CDAO Germany
Presentations
Day 1 - Track A/ General Session
With AI into the Data-Driven Future of RTL Germany
Karin will provide an outlook on how RTL Germany uses (Gen)AI to become a data-driven company: AI is an integral part of the streaming platform RTL+ ever since. Karin will show how knowledge engineering contributes to higher customer satisfaction and user engagement. Furthermore, she illustrates what new opportunities arise for RTL Germany using GenAI, and how AI use cases are being strategically developed by RTL Data and the AI Circle.
Speaker:
Karin Immenroth, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, RTL DEUTSCHLAND
Customer Case Studies: Unleashing the Power of Data & Transforming Business through AI and Analytics
In this session we will showcase the transformative impact of AI and analytics on businesses, based on real customer use cases from:
- Vorwerk
- Schwabenhaus
- Weber Betonwerke
- Barmherzige Brüder
- Charité
Discover how they are harnessing the power of data to drive innovation, enhance customer experiences and achieve sustainable growth in the era of digital transformation.
Join this session and learn how organizations can gain a competitive advantage using data-driven strategies.
Speaker:
Markus Brüstle, Big Data & IoT Specialist , SVA SYSTEM VERTRIEB ALEXANDER
Maximising Insights from Your Data: Leveraging Generative AI for Enhanced Analytics
In an era where data is ubiquitously termed the new oil, extracting actionable insights from vast datasets presents a formidable challenge for organizations across various sectors. This talk delves into the transformative potential of Generative AI in revolutionizing the analytics landscape, aiming to unravel the proficiency of Generative AI models in synthesizing, interpreting, and augmenting data analytics processes. It will highlight common challenges related to data and analytics initiatives and offer recommendations on how to avoid them. Emphasis will be placed on real-world case studies, demonstrating how businesses and researchers have successfully harnessed generative AI to unearth deep insights, foster innovation, and drive strategic decision-making.
Speaker:
Roman Swoszowski, Chief Product Officer , G.IQ
AI PowerPlay: Building High-Impact Teams & Transformative Solutions
- As regulations evolve globally, how do we ensure that our organizations' data practices remain compliant while respecting international privacy laws and standards?
- What strategies are should we implementing to ensure effective data governance and the ethical use of AI in our respective organizations?
- What collaborative steps should we take to mitigate biases in AI algorithms and ensure equitable data practices?
- What emerging ethical challenges do we foresee in AI and big data, and how are we preparing our organizations to address these challenges?
Speaker:
Kira Engelhardt, Head of Data & AI - Energy Networks, E.ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Day 1 - Track B
Revolutionizing Traditional Industries: Emphasizing the Critical Role of a Robust Data Foundation and Effective Change Management
- Unveiling the Power of Tradition: Exploring the strengths of established industries and how data can amplify these advantages.
- Demystifying Data Foundations: Breaking down the process of constructing a robust data infrastructure within traditional sectors.
- Striking the Balance: Strategies for harmonizing value creation initiatives with the establishment of a data-centric culture.
- Case Studies in Transformation: Real-world examples showcasing how data can revolutionize traditional industry practices.
- Navigating Challenges: Addressing common hurdles and misconceptions when implementing data-driven approaches in legacy sectors.
Speaker:
Ronald Root, Head of Data and Analytics , VAN OORD
Presentation: More Than Data Governance – Instilling the Right Mindset to Generate Value
With the growing need for organizations to become data-driven and embrace AI, Data Governance is still a trending topic in the market, although it is only part of the ultimate answer.
In his role at Precisely and as a former CDO, Jean-Paul Otte has led multiple initiatives to drive greater value around your most valuable asset – your data.
Join us for Jean-Paul’s inside view on what is resonating at the strategic level that empowers teams to become more data-driven.
In this session you will learn:
- Why strategic leaders feel data governance is not enough?
- The guiding principles for delivering successful data program
- How can you break down silos with a one-stop shop for data?
Speaker:
Jean-Paul Otte, EMEA Data Strategy Lead, PRECISELY
Day 2
Establishing a Data Governance Foundation in a Heterogeneous Corporate Environment
As a corporate data governance function, we were tasked with establishing a company-wide data governance foundation. This includes creating a unified taxonomy, defining key data-related roles and responsibilities, determining tooling requirements, and devising approaches to measure and improve data quality.
In a heterogeneous corporate environment like ZEISS, characterized by a "branded house" structure, establishing a data governance foundation poses several challenges. These include varying maturity levels among business units, differing mindsets and expectations regarding federation, and diverse organizational structures.
To overcome these challenges, a Data Governance Program was established, driven by the central data governance function and supported by two pilot business units. Over a 15-month period, we addressed the aforementioned topics to construct a data governance framework that can now be utilized by all business units at their own pace.
In addition to assisting business units in customizing the framework to their specific needs, the central data governance function will focus on expanding the framework and ensuring the sustainability of the program team's efforts thus far.
Speaker:
Uwe Klemt, Head of Data Governance, ZEISS GROUP
Cultivating Data Democracy: wefox's Journey to Unleashing the Power of Self-Service Data Analytics
This talk will present wefox's 12-month journey to data democratisation, guided by four strategic pillars:
- Building, inspiring and empowering an analytics Community,
- Deploying a robust Self-Service Data & Analytics Platform,
- Refocusing delivery on highly reusable and interoperable Data Products, and
- Redefining the primary role of the Data Analytics team from development to enablement.
I'll share insights on how initiatives like establishing a DataOps team, assembling a highly engaged power-user Analytics Community, launching a one-stop-shop Data and Analytics resource hub, etc. have enabled us to do 2x more and 5x faster, with 1/4 of the capacity.
Speaker:
Evgeni Hasin, Director of Data Analytics, WEFOX
Transforming EduTech with GenAI: Lessons from a Trailblazer
Education stands as one of the industry's most profoundly disrupted by the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs). The IU Group has established itself as a pioneering force in this transformation, marking the first-ever confirmed large-scale impact of AI-enabled features on student outcomes. However, our ambition didn't stop there. We've leveraged our expertise in cutting-edge NLP technologies to transform the business as a whole. Curious about how we achieved this and how you can apply our learnings to your domain? Join our session to discover more!
Speaker:
Mark Zakhvatkin, Director AI & Data, IU INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES