DW26 Opening plenary
We will start Data Week 2026 with a dynamic opening plenary session, bringing together voices from industry, academia and policy to explore the essential building blocks of data value creation. At the heart of this journey is Artificial Intelligence—a key enabler in unlocking the full potential of data across sectors. The speakers will delve into the strategic importance of viewing data through an ecosystem lens, emphasising the need for cross-sector collaboration. They will highlight how such synergy lays the foundation for research excellence and ensures that innovation is rapidly translated into real-world impact—driving both competitiveness and societal progress.
Welcome note by BDVA:
- Laure Le Bars, BDVA Vice-President
- Ed Curry, BDVA Vice-President
Welcome note by Trond Runar Hagen, Executive Vice President at SINTEF
Keynote by Cécile HUET, Head of Unit Excellence in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics – A1, AI OFFICE: From the AI continent action plan & the Apply AI strategy to implementation
Q&A, Moderated discussion
Moderated discussion: Data and AI Sovereignty for a resilient Europe
Moderator: Till Lech (Sintef)
Keynote: Peter Jenkins (CEO 4Subsea)
Keynote: Øyvind Solberg Moe (Telenor AI Factory)
Keynote: Elise Lindeberg (CEO Skygard)
Position statements: Thomas Hahn (Siemens), Davide Dalle Carbonare (Engineering)
Keynote by Cathrin Stover: GÉANT and its value for the EU Data community (title tbc)
Position statements by IMX: Thomas Hahn (Siemens), Oscar Lazaro (Innovalia) and Dominik Rohrmus (Siemens).
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