Keynote Speaker

Topic- AI Made Simple: Practical Tools You Can Use Today

Pinja Valkonen

Pinja Valkonen is a Human-centered AI and change leadership expert helping organizations navigate transformation with practical, responsible use of AI.

Description of Topic- Artificial intelligence doesn't have to be complicated. In this keynote, Pinja breaks down what AI can actually do right now and how you can start using it immediately in your daily work. With real-world examples and easy-to-understand tools, you'll walk away with hands-on ideas to boost productivity, creativity, and problem-solving. No jargon, just practical value.

Panelists

Pietari Pöntinen

IT project manager, Finnair

Pietari is an IT management professional with more than a decade of experience from project management, portfolio management, program management and service management. At Finnair he has led multiple projects and programs, including GenAI initiatives, SaaS implementation projects, IT infrastructure projects and platform renewals. Pietari is a seasoned professional defining ways of working for project management and portfolio management practices. His toolbox is packed with agile, hybrid and traditional project management models. Pietari joins the annual conference as a panelist.

Rono Chakraborty

Senior Director & Head – Project Management, Metso

A Mechanical Engineering graduate with over 24 years of experience in project planning, execution, commercial management, and site operations in the mining and metal industry. Based in Finland since 2017, he has been with Metso for 16 years, playing a key role in delivering complex plant projects globally. An Indian national, he brings deep expertise in project execution, site management, contract administration, and team leadership, contributing to the successful implementation of large-scale industrial projects.

Adrian Micu

Technical Program Manager, Google

Adrian is a results-driven project leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across Hyper-Scale Data Centers, Offshore, and Maritime industries. He currently manages major construction and upgrade initiatives at Google’s Hamina HyperScale Data Center, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, timelines, and cost control. Known for leading multicultural teams, Adrian values personal growth and continuous improvement, believing that positive teams and enjoyable work environments drive success. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking for his family and indulges his passion for coffee as a self-taught barista.