Overview

As the finance function moves into the digital era, one of the biggest questions CFOs are asking is, “Are we ready?” Technology advancements and the proliferation of data are dramatically reshaping the role of the finance function. As companies face increasing competition and ongoing change, they expect finance to leverage technology and turn data into insights they can use to guide strategy and support decision-making.

Join Ben Porter, Group CFO at Europe’s largest radio company, Global Media, alongside Tim Wakeford, Vice President, Financials Product Strategy, EMEA at Workday, to discuss the future of Finance and Technology.

During this roundtable discussion we will explore:

  • Leveraging technology as an enabler for Finance teams
  • The role of Finance in creating data insights to drive change
  • The potential Impact of AI on the future of Finance

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Workday
18:55 Keynote address by Ben Porter, Group CFO, Global Media
19:10 Moderated Discussion
19:40 Break & Networking
20:00 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

Overview

AI is transforming the insurance industry and we have barely scratched the surface of what is possible. Through improved risk assessment, personalized policies, fraud detection, predictive analytics, automated processes, risk management, and e¬fficient data handling AI is enabling advancements in the industry. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

The insurance industry is at a crossroad, and the decisions made in this pivotal moment will profoundly shape its future landscape. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

Infosys is hosting an exclusive networking event as a part of “Being AI First Conversations series”. The event scheduled on 13th March 2024 in Chicago is themed around Reimagine Insurance with AI-First to enhance Speed, Accuracy, Trust. The discussion delves into the potential of AI to unlock e¬fficiency, build connected ecosystems and accelerate growth in Insurance.

We will also showcase the recently launched offering, Topaz, at the event. Infosys Topaz combines the power of AI with enterprise operations to revolutionize business processes and drive customer experience. This will be followed by an insightful panel discussion and VIP reception.

Agenda:

Time Session
17:00 Registration & Welcome Drinks
17:30 Welcome Note
Kannan Amaresh, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Insurance, Infosys
17:45 Practitioners’ Perspective – Being AI First in Insurance
Panel Discussion
18:15 Preparing Data for AI First Business Transformation
Panel Discussion
18:45 Closing Comments
19:00 Dinner

Kannan Amaresh

Senior Vice President & Global Head - Insurance, Infosys

 

Overview

Relying on automation alone to streamline core finance processes does not drive innovation – but using it in conjunction with best practices in BPO, combined with the power of gen AI, can help enhance, augment and automate finance processes and enable transformation across the whole enterprise.

Join us for this exclusive, invitation-only boardroom dinner where Simon Carr, Global Head of Finance Operations at Computershare, shares his own insights on how finance leaders are investing in transformation, talent and resources to build a proactive plan for the future in a world of gen AI.

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Cognizant
18:55 Keynote address by Simon Carr, Global Head of Finance Operations, Computershare
19:10 Moderated Discussion
19:40 Break & Networking
20:00 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

Overview

Automation is not transformation, and technology alone will not achieve finance’s objectives. Leading finance executives know the calculus for transforming finance to support growth, reducing costs and increasing business agility is based on several key best practices and organisation fundamentals.

Join us for this exclusive, invitation-only dinner and panel discussion where Lizzie Rabin, CFO at Europe’s leader in designer outlet shopping, McArthurGlen, and Anna Brennan, Finance Performance & Improvement Director at award-winning homes provider The Hyde Group, will be discussing:

  • How automation and technology were used to streamline their financial processes, and the challenges faced
  • Data analytics and predictive modelling for improved financial forecasting
  • Technology’s role in mitigating financial risks and ensuring the stability of financial processes
  • How technology’s can help in enhancing stakeholder communication and transparent reporting

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Workday
18:55 Panel Discussion with Lizzie Rabin, CFO, McArthurGlen & Anna Brennan, Finance Performance & Improvement Director, The Hyde Group
19:20 Moderated Discussion
19:50 Break & Networking
20:05 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

The Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Redefining Innovation and Possibilities

Overview

Generative AI has rapidly transformed the technology landscape, delivering realistic and novel outputs based on learned patterns, unleashing the potential for creativity and innovation.

Join us to learn how Brillio enables businesses to effectively understand and leverage the promise of Generative AI to drive decisioning, deliver innovative experiences by improving engineering processes and deliver operational excellence. We will focus on showcasing how Generative AI can be leveraged by companies to create disruptive solutions and unlock new opportunities, in areas including:

  • Product Engineering: Enhancing the product development lifecycle, app modernization, test strategy
  • Data and AI: AI enabled BI, Conversational & Interactive AI
  • Operations : Contact center automation, customer analysis, AI Ops

 

Also, engage in a panel discussion with experts from tech companies and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of adopting Generative AI.

 

Speakers

Chander Damodaran

MD & CTO at Brillio

Chander Damodaran, Global CTO Brillio, is a problem solver, evangelist focused on bringing in the right mix of business and technical competency to solve large business problems. He thrives in fuzziness and love in defining the blueprint for digital transformation with clear outcomes and elevated experience for customers. He has been at the helm of innovation and focuses on elevating the Engineering quotient at Brillio.

Shilpi Sharma

Chief Strategy Officer , Kvantum-Yum

Shilpi is a highly creative, resourceful, award-winning, and high-initiative leader with over 22 years of strategic management experience in in building & managing geographically distributed teams while creating software platforms to solve business problems. At Yum Shilpi is the GM for the business unit (Kvantum by Yum!) that enables KFC, PH, TB to measure & optimize media, promotions, pricing, buying/engagement experience globally.

 

Overview

As organizations are discovering, digital transformation fuels innovation and boosts speed to market. In the process, data often get trapped in silos, impeding the ability of users, both inside and outside the business, to access the information they need. Integration solutions are needed to connect applications and systems to unlock critical data quickly and securely.

IBM and LTIMindtree invite you to join an exclusive roundtable, where industry thought leaders share their learnings on how you can choose the right Integration suite for your business needs while defining a modernization roadmap for your integration landscape.

Understand how IBM and LTIMindtree can help you unlock business data silos and assets as APIs, connects cloud and on-premises apps, and protects in-flight data integrity with enterprise messaging. All this while delivering real-time event interactions, and data transfer across clouds with end-to-end enterprise-grade security and encryption.

It is nothing like meeting with like-minded industry peers over drinks and a sumptuous dinner to discuss the latest in technology. And what better way to end a day than with a guided tour of the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Agenda:

Time Session
5:00pm Registrations and Welcome Drinks
5:45pm Welcome and Introduction
6:00pm Delivering Value to Your Enterprise Integration Landscape by Ramesh
6:20pm Unleash the Power of Enterprise Integration to Unlock the Critical Data by Tony
6:40pm Fireside Chat and Q&A
7:00pm Vote of Thanks
7:10pm Dinner
8:00pm Tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground

 

 

Speakers

Srinivas Rao

EVP & Chief Business Officer, LTIMindtree

Anthony Doyle

EMEA Sales Leader, IBM

Ramesh Revuru

VP & Global Head – Low Code Unit, LTIMindtree

Prakhar Verma

Regional Alliance Director, LTIMindtree

 

Reimagine Insurance with AI-First to enhance Speed, Accuracy, Trust

Overview

AI is transforming the insurance industry and we have barely scratched the surface of what is possible. Through improved risk assessment, personalized policies, fraud detection, predictive analytics, automated processes, risk management, and efficient data handling AI is enabling advancements in the industry. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

The insurance industry is at a crossroad, and the decisions made in this pivotal moment will profoundly shape its future landscape. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionise various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

Infosys is hosting an exclusive networking event as a part of the series, Catalyst for Change. The series is aimed at discussing the technologies and events impacting and revolutionizing the Insurance industry. The event scheduled on 19th October 2023 in Stockholm is themed around Reimagine Insurance with AI-First to enhance Speed, Accuracy, Trust. The discussion delves into the potential of AI to unlock efficiency, build connected ecosystems and accelerate growth in Insurance.

We will also showcase the recently launched offering, Topaz, at the event. Infosys Topaz combines the power of AI with enterprise operations to revolutionize business processes and drive customer experience. This will be followed by an insightful panel discussion and VIP reception.

Agenda

Time Session
17:00 Registration & Networking
17:45 Welcome Note
Kannan Amaresh, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Insurance, Infosys
18:00 Practitioner’s Perspective: Being AI-First in Insurance – Panel discussion
18:50 Closing Comments
19:00 Dinner

 

Speakers

Kannan Amaresh

Senior Vice President & Global Head - Insurance, Infosys

Meeri Haataja

CEO and Founder of Saidot

Meeri is the CEO and Founder of Saidot, a Finnish start-up providing technology and services to help enterprises build and deploy responsible AI. Saidot’s SaaS platform for AI Governance and Transparency is used by major public and private organisations to apply systematic AI governance and to communicate transparently about their AI. Meeri was the chair of the ethics working group in Finland’s national AI program that submitted its final report in March 2019. Meeri is also the Chair of IEEE’s AI Impact Use Cases Initiative and an alumnus of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. Meeri has been a member of Snap Inc.’s Safety Advisory Board since June 2023. Prior to founding her own company, Meeri was leading AI strategy and GDPR implementation at OP Financial Group. Meeri has a long background in analytics and AI consulting with Accenture Analytics. During her Accenture years, she has been working in driving data and analytics strategies and large AI implementation programs in fintech, media, telecommunications, high-tech, and retail industries. Meeri started her career as a data scientist in telecommunications after completing her M.Sc.(Econ.) in Helsinki School of Economics. Meeri is an active advocate of responsible and human-centric AI. She’s an experienced public speaker, regularly speaking at international conferences and publishing writings on AI ethics, governance and policy.

Björn Dalemo

Managing Director AE SAK, Länsförsäkringar AB

Björn Dalemo is today head of the unit called LB Sak (non-life insurance unit) at Länsförsäkringar AB. With more than two decades of experience the insurance industry he became an experienced Director of Underwriting with a demonstrated history before joining Länsförsäkringar AB. He is also skilled in Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Property & Casualty Insurance, Analytical Skills, and Business Development. He strong is also operations professional and he graduated from Uppsala University.

Fredrik Thuring

Head of Operational analytics, Tryg

Fredrik leads one of the AI and analytics departments at Tryg, the largest non-life insurance company in Scandinavia. He has over 15 years of experience within data and machine learning within the insurance sector and holds an MSc. in engineering physics and a Ph.D. in mathematics. As Head of operational analytics his department delivers AI-solutions as support or substitution for many of the processes within the business – especially within the claims department. Here continuously improved AI’s are used for claims routing, email prioritization, claims prevention and fraud detection. Fredrik also leads AI-developments in other parts of the business including pricing and underwriting, HR and within call centres. Given his knowledge in AI, and experience in applying it broadly within the business, he is well aware of its strengths and limitations. In addition to his interest in AI he is a big motorsport fan – competing with his own sports car at various tracks in Sweden.

Overview:

We are excited to announce our upcoming CXO Cyience event on the ENVISIONING TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE: IMPACT OF GEN AI. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and with Gen AI taking centre stage in the industry, it is imperative for Medical device manufacturing companies like yours to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Our event will be focused on the integration of Gen AI in medical devices, regulatory considerations & quality assurance, data security and privacy, product development, and innovation. We have invited industry experts to discuss these important topics and provide insights into how they can positively impact the Healthcare sector.

Below are some of the discussion points that we will be covering during our event:

Integrating Gen AI technology in Medical Device Manufacturing: How can it improve overall quality and manufacturing processes?
Regulatory Considerations and Quality Assurance: How to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies regarding the use of Gen AI and medical devices.
Data Security and Privacy: The importance of safeguarding patient data and how medical devices and Gen AI technology can protect them.
Product Development and Innovation: How to leverage Gen AI in product development to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Our CXO Cyience event provides a unique opportunity for you to gain valuable insights from industry experts, network with other business leaders, and get answers to your questions on the topic of Gen AI technology.

Ravi Ramaswamy

Business Advisor and Former Philips and GE Healthcare executive

With close to 30 years in the healthcare space, Ravi is now the CEO of RV Consultants, where he advises global and local healthcare corporations on strategy, growth, and product/program management. He sits on the board of several incubators, start-ups, and educational institutions and mentors senior leaders in the ecosystem

Eugene Agresta

SVP and Global Business Head- Healthcare & Life Sciences

With an overall 20+ years of experience, Eugene currently serves as SVP and leads the HiTech, Semiconductor, and Healthcare & Life Sciences businesses at Cyient. He manages and leads a diverse team of business professionals accountable for sales & account management, business development, industry partnerships, engineering, manufacturing, and digital transformation services

Time: 5pm to 9pm

Venue Information:

Novotel Zurich City West
Schiffbaustrasse 13
Turbinenplatz
Zürich
8005

 

Overview

Join us in Zurich, Switzerland, as Tata Elxsi unites executives from leading medical device companies for insightful conversations and collaboration on key industry themes. This event features an engaging panel discussion, followed by three parallel roundtable discussions. Engage with your industry peers in thought-provoking discussions on patient-centric healthcare, MedTech innovation, digital health solutions, and navigating the complex regulatory landscape. Reserve your seat now!

Panel Discussion
Balancing Innovation and Compliance: Pioneering Patient-Centric Medical Devices

  • Navigating the intersection of innovation and compliance to launch patient-centered devices
  • Addressing ethical considerations and compliance challenges
  • How industry collaboration and regulatory engagement can drive patient-centric innovation within regulatory boundaries.

 

Topics for Roundtable:

Roundtable 1: Regulatory Compliance
Navigating Regulatory Harmonization in MedTech M&A Integration

  • Strategies for aligning diverse regulatory frameworks during MedTech mergers and acquisitions to ensure smooth
    compliance transitions
  • Exploring methods to harmonize quality systems across merged entities, balancing innovation with regulatory
    requirements
  • Engaging regulatory bodies early to streamline approvals, address compliance gaps, and optimize product launch
    timelines

Roundtable 2: Digital Health
Navigating the Future of Healthcare Platform Development: Collaborative Strategies for Success
Saibal Mukherjee, Director Legal, Digital Initiatives & Franchises, Takeda

  • Exploring the role of strategic technology partnerships in accelerating healthcare platform innovation
  • Strategies for identifying and aligning with the right technology partners to create robust and scalable digital health
    solutions
  • Commercialization challenges and opportunities in bringing healthcare platforms to market and achieving
    widespread adoption

Roundtable 3: Product Development/ Innovation
Transforming Healthcare through AI Technology and Connected Ecosystem
Raoul Donath, Director, Product Development, Radiometer

  • Showcasing AI and IoMT’s role in device miniaturization, exemplified by wearables and demonstrating cloud-connected
    solutions for seamless data exchange.
  • Examining the shift to AI-powered solutions and illustrating integration in manufacturing and legacy products.
  • Demonstrating AI and IoMT’s remote control enhancement for medical devices, optimizing resources, and empowering
    clinical staff in cost-conscious healthcare.

Agenda:

Time Session
4:45pm Registration for event
5:45pm Introduction and Speech
6:00pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
6:45pm Roundtable Discussions
7:30pm Dinner is served
9:00pm Networking and Drinks

 

 

Speakers

Martin Schäuble

Vice President – R&D, Aesculap, a B.Braun Group company

Nitin Pai,

Chief Marketing & Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Elxsi

Suhas Tamras

Vice President and Head, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Tata Elxsi

Frank Desiere,

SVP Head of Digital Solutions, Roche Diagnostics

Driving the Right Path in your S/4HANA Transformation Journey

Overview

An ever-evolving competitive landscape. Unprecedented supply chain disruptions. Changing customer expectations. And a global push towards sustainable mobility. Automakers are up against multiple challenges. And with the next challenge always looming, the choice is simple: adapt or get disrupted.

On one hand, your automotive shopfloor must be a factory of the future while your entire supply chain must have a low carbon footprint. You need to build an agile, responsive supply chain that adapts to the dynamics of procurement, distribution and logistics. On the other hand, you need to build a data and AI-first enterprise while also equipping yourself for seamless transition into B2B2C, D2C, Servitization and other business models.

In the face of these paradigm shifts, how can you refresh your core and usher in the future of mobility with ease?
How well is your organization positioned to adjust for the future given the constrains of the present?

Infosys presents Unlocking the Full Potential of SAP, a one-of-its-kind event that brings leading decisionmakers in the automotive sector and IT experts together to enable thought leadership, discussions with your peers and panelists, to gain clarity and avoid costly pitfalls.

During this session, we will take you will through The Core Refresh Mandate for automakers and offer detailed insights on how
SAP S/4HANA will help you reimagine your enterprise IT landscape, with effective cost takeout and optimal business performance.

Join us on October 5, 2023 to hear from industry leaders on how SAP S/4HANA, with the right implementation team, transformed their business.

Network with like-minded professionals, peers and thought leaders and gain invaluable insights on best practices for a seamless legacy to SAP S/4HANA transition plan.

Power your success. Register today.

Key Topics:

  • Learn Best Practices for Seamless Legacy to SAP S/4HANA Transition plan
  • Understand the Core Refresh Mandate for Automakers
  • Learn about Effective Cost Takeout Measures in the implementation of SAP S/4HANA

Agenda:

Time Session
17:00 Registration and Welcome Drink
17:25 Welcome Note
Rod Crain, Senior Manager, Infosys
17:30 SAP: An Industry Perspective
William Newman, Industry Executive Advisor, SAP
18:00 Making the Move to SAP S/4HANA
Nataraj Krishnan, AVP, Head of SAP Sales & Engagements – Manufacturing, Infosys
18:20 Accelerate and De-Risk Your ERP Innovations Using Panaya AI
Stuart Bierig, Vice President, Pre-Sales, Panaya
18:40 Interactive Discussion on the Challenges in Planning, Execution and Prioritization of SAP projects with Industry Leaders
Earl Newsome, CIO, Cummins
Dr. Soma Venkat, CIO, Cooper Standard
Manish Paliwal, Director IT, Visteon Corporation
Leo Wu, Enterprise Architect, Ford

Moderated by Nataraj Krishnan, AVP, Head of SAP Sales & Engagements – Manufacturing, Infosys

19:15 Dinner followed by Dessert and Coffee
20:25 Closing Note
Rod Crain, Senior Manager, Infosys
20:30 Close of Event

 

Earl Newsome

CIO, Cummins

Leo Wu

Enterprise Architect, Ford

Dr. Soma Venkat

SVP and CIO, Cooper Standard Automotive

Manish Paliwal

Director IT, Visteon Corporation

William Newman

Industry Executive Advisor, SAP

Stuart Bierig

Vice President, Pre-Sales, Panaya

Nataraj Krishnan

AVP, Head of SAP Sales & Engagements – Manufacturing, Infosys

Rod Crain

Senior Manager, Infosys