Markus Hautala is Head of Digital Identity at Tietoevry Create, where he leads the development of business-critical digital identity services. With a strong background in the financial and IT sectors, Markus has overseen digital service lifecycles end-to-end and played a pivotal role in advancing Finland’s digital identity ecosystem through leadership roles at Findynet Cooperative. At Tietoevry Create—a global leader in design, data, and digital engineering—he drives innovation that aligns with customers’ goals and future digital infrastructure. In his talk, "European Digital Identity (EUDI) Streamlines Electronic Transactions and Digital Interactions," Markus explains the fundamentals of digital credentials and identity wallets, explores the benefits and timeline of the EUDI regulation, and highlights the required changes it brings for both public and private sector organizations—sharing real-world use cases and lessons learned along the way.

Kimmo Kaskikallio is the Chief Technology Officer for EY Nordics and a seasoned technology leader dedicated to driving digital transformation across sectors such as Public, Finance, Energy, and Utilities. With a career spanning from mainframes to AI, Kimmo blends deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to sustainability. At EY, he leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology-powered, human-centered business transformations. Passionate about learning and innovation, he focuses on using AI not just for efficiency, but to create meaningful, sustainable impact. In his talk, Building a Sustainable World with AI: From Vision to Reality, Kimmo explores the intersection of AI and sustainability—from reducing environmental footprints to increasing positive handprints. Drawing on real-world experiences, he challenges the audience to rethink how AI can be an ally in the world’s most ambitious project: building a sustainable future.

Noora is Chief of Staff and Head of Communications for Mobile Networks RAN R&D at Nokia, with 17 years of experience in driving transformation, governance, culture, and communications. A seasoned leader in global change programs, she promotes openness, simplicity, fun at work, and positive leadership. She’s a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believes in continuous learning. Outside of work, she enjoys tennis, skiing, and seaside walks. Her motto: Never settle. “I make things happen and expect the same from those around me.” In her talk, Leading Humanely in the Age of AI: Skills, Culture, and Transformation, Noora explores how, as AI handles more tasks, the focus must shift to the human skills that truly drive impact in the age of intelligent machines.

Konsta Rönkkö is a seasoned technology executive and the Chief Technology Officer at IBM Finland. He leads digital transformation initiatives, drives the adoption of hybrid cloud technologies, and serves as a trusted advisor to key clients. His expertise spans hybrid cloud strategy, Data & AI adoption, data center infrastructure, and quantum computing. In his talk, Konsta will introduce the fundamentals of quantum computing, explaining how principles like superposition and entanglement are creating a new computational paradigm. He will explore the transformative impact of quantum computing on industries such as healthcare, finance, and logistics, and provide insights into the current state of the technology as well as expectations for its widespread adoption and real-world applications.

Minna Kröger (MSc, MBA) has been driving sustainability at Elisa since 2015, where she serves as Vice President of Sustainability. Under her leadership, Elisa ranks among the world's 100 most sustainable companies. Minna integrates long-term value creation and climate risk management into Elisa's core operations, leading initiatives to reduce environmental impact, enhance social responsibility, and ensure rigorous sustainability reporting. She also strengthens compliance in human rights, environmental standards, and ethical sales practices. Minna's experiences at Wärtsilä and UPM have shaped her strategic vision and leadership skills. Her motto, "Persistent optimism, engaging people and long-term value creation," reflects her commitment to driving impactful change and achieving excellence.