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Featured Speakers

Speaker:1 Markus Hautal, Head of Digital Identity, Tietoevry Create, 

Markus Hautala has extensive experience in leading business-critical digital services across all stages of their lifecycle within the financial and IT sectors. At Tietoevry, he is responsible for the development of the Digital Identity business domain. In addition, he has played a key role in shaping Findynet Cooperative into a central actor in Finland’s digital identity ecosystem, initially serving as Chair of the Board and later as CEO.

Tietoevry Create

Tietoevry Create is a global leader in design, data, and digital engineering services. Combining local expertise with the power of 10,000 global team members, we build tailored digital solutions that align with our customers’ business objectives and maximize their value. We make it our business to accelerate your business and together, we’ll build the digital world of tomorrow. We are part of Tietoevry, a leading technology company with annual revenue of approximately EUR 3 billion. Tietoevry’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm, as well as on Oslo Børs. Visit us at www.tietoevry.com/create.

Presentation topic:

European Digital Identity (EUDI)

Brief description of the topic:

Streamlines Electronic Transactions and Digital Interactions
What are digital credentials and digital identity wallets?

• What are the benefits of EUDI?
• EUDI Regulation timeline
• Required changes for public and private sectororganizations introduced by the regulation
• Use cases and experiences

Speaker:2 Kimmo Kaskikallio, Director, CTO EY Nordics

Kimmo Kaskikallio is a forward-looking and experienced technology leader, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for EY Nordics. With a mission to use technology to transform, Kimmo pioneers digital transformation across diverse industries, including the Public, Finance, Energy, and Utilities sectors. His experience in harnessing technologies from mainframes to mobile devices has enabled the crafting of bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges faced by clients.

 At EY, Kimmo leads multidisciplinary teams with a focus on open communication and efficient collaboration, ensuring the delivery of end-to-end solutions. His role has evolved to business value-driven and technology-powered business transformations. Kimmos is placing humans at the center, using technologies to scale and innovate with speed by getting different disciplines together. It is driven by an unyielding desire to learn and improve. Kimmo continues to pursue innovation in all aspects of his work.

 Kimmo’s extensive experience is in IT consulting and technical leadership. Before his current role, he held various technical leadership positions at IBM Finland, where he gained significant experience in ERP, EAM, and custom solution implementations. His proven history of enabling companies to harness technology effectively and gain sustainable benefits are a testament to his expertise and dedication.

 In addition to his technical prowess, Kimmo is deeply committed to sustainability. He has been instrumental in driving initiatives that leverage AI to accelerate sustainability efforts. His work emphasizes building confidence in AI, creating exponential value through a holistic AI approach to sustainability, and augmenting human potential to democratize action on sustainability. Kimmo’s presentations and discussions on AI and sustainability highlight the advantages and challenges of leveraging AI for sustainability, including energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the economic impact of AI.

Presentation topic:

Building a Sustainable World with AI: From Vision to Reality

Brief description of the topic:

• The Sustainability Agenda - the largest project ever?
• Intersection of AI and Sustainability – friends or enemies?
• From footprint to handprint – how can this be so hard?
• Experiences from the field
• Q&A

Speaker:3 Noora Ylijoutsijärvi, Chief of Staff and Head of Communications, Nokia

Noora has 17 years of experience in Nokia Mobile Networks and currently works as Chief of Staff and Head of Communications for Mobile Networks RAN R&D. She drives transformation, governance, communications, culture, and organizational development while serving as an operational advisor. A proven leader in global transformation programs, Noora fosters openness, fun at work, and positive leadership. She fosters simplicity in tough times and is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through sponsorship and daily actions. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business, she values continuous learning. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, skiing, and seaside walks. Her motto is: Never settle. “I make things happen and expect the same from those around me.”

Presentation topic:

Leading Humanely in the Age of AI: Skills, Culture, and Transformation

Brief description of the topic:

Imagine a near future where AI is seamlessly embedded into everyday life—handling data, automating processes, even making decisions. As machines become more capable, the spotlight shifts not to what they can do, but to what only humans can do.

Speaker:4 Konsta Rönkkö, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Finland

Konsta Rönkkö is a seasoned technology executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IBM for Finland. In this role, he leads digital transformation initiatives, drives the adoption of hybrid cloud technologies, and serves as a trusted advisor for key clients. His expertise spans hybrid cloud strategy, Data & AI adoption, Data center infrastructure, and quantum computing. With a proven track record in steering complex technical programs and managing high-performing teams, Konsta is recognized for his ability to bridge business and technology, ensuring impactful digital outcomes for clients.

Presentation topic:

Intro to Quantum Computing

Brief description of the topic:

Quantum computing is poised to revolutionize the world of computing, attracting significant global investments. This presentation will explain how quantum computing uses principles like superposition and entanglement to create a new computational paradigm. We'll explore its transformative impact on industries such as healthcare, finance, and logistics. Additionally, we'll discuss the current state of quantum computing technology and provide insights into when we can expect its widespread adoption and practical applications.

Speaker:5 Minna Kröger, Vice President Sustainability, Elisa

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.

Presentation topic:

Elisa's sustainability journey: Key lessons and way forward

Brief description of the topic:

Discover Elisa's inspiring sustainability journey and learn how company is paving the way for a more sustainable future. In the  presentation, Minna will share key learnings from Elisa’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, promoting renewable energy, and overcoming challenges with innovative solutions. You'll see the measurable impact of Elisa’s efforts and gain insights into best practices that can be applied to your own sustainability initiatives also. Join us to explore the next steps and collaborative efforts driving Elisa's sustainability forward.

Our Panelists

Panelist:1 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.

Panelist:2 Rono Chakraborty, Senior Director & Head – Project Management, Metso

Rono is seasoned Mechanical Engineering graduate with over 24 years of experience, he has built his career in Project Planning, Implementation, Commercial and Execution Management, primarily within the Mining and Metals Industry. Currently, he serves as the Senior Director and Head of Project Management, Plant & Solution Delivery in the Minerals Business Area at Metso, Finland, where he leads global project management for all plant-related projects across the organization. Originally from India, he has been based in Finland since 2017 and has been with Metso for over 16 years. His key strengths lie in project execution, site management, contract administration, and leading diverse global teams.

Panelist:3 Adrian Micu, Technical Program Manager (EMEA), Google

Adrian, a results-oriented project leader with over 20 years of experience managing complex projects in high-stakes environments such as Hyper-Scale Data Centers, Offshore, and Maritime industries.

Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge in leading multicultural teams and successfully delivering critical infrastructure projects. He currently leads a portfolio of key construction and upgrade projects at Google’s Hamina HyperScale Data Center, where he ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, scheduling, and cost-efficiency.

He is particularly passionate about personal development and continuous improvement, believing in the power of positive teams and enjoyable work environments to drive results. One of his guiding mottos is: “Thoughts are nice but actions matter.”

Outside of work, Adrian enjoys cooking for his family and proudly calls himself a self-taught barista, a passion that conveniently fuels his daily espresso habit!

Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker: Pinja Valkonen

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

Presentation topic:

AI Made Simple: Practical Tools You Can Use Today

Brief description of the topic:

Artificial intelligence doesn't have to be complicated. In this keynote, we break 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.

Agenda of conference:

• 07:45–08:25 Coffee and Registration
• 08:25–08:30 Welcome and introduction Sergio (President)
• 08:30–09:15 Markus Hautala,  Head of Digital Identity, Tietoevry Create
• 09:15–10:00 Minna Kröger, VP, Sustainability, Elisa Oyj,

• 10:00–10:30 Coffee break/Networking
• 10:30–11:15 Noora Ylijoutsijärvi, Chief of Staff and Head of Communications, Nokia

• 11:15–12:15 Lunch break
• 12:15–13:00 Kimmo Kaskikallio, Chief Technology Officer, EY Nordics
• 13:00–14:00 Keynote speaker
• 14:00–14:30 Coffee break/Networking
• 14:30-14:40 Introduction of Construction Ambassador program
• 14:40-15:10 Panel Discussion (Pietari Pöntinen, Rono Chakraborty & Adrian Micu)
• 15:10-15:15 Cplace Introduction (Platinum Sponsor)
• 15:15–16:00 Konsta Rönkkö, Chief Technology Officer, IBM Finland
• 16:00-16:45 Closing Remarks (Donna Bernabe), Games, Networking, Recognition/Awards