CDOIQ Nordic Symposium
We are proud to announce that Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development (Aalto EE) is bringing the world-renowned CDOIQ Symposium to the Nordics for the second time in 2026!
About CDOIQ
For the past 18 years, the Annual CDOIQ Symposium has historically been held at the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. The purpose has been to advance knowledge in data leadership and create a better understanding of how organizations can ensure quality in the data, algorithms, and programs they manage which in turn will help data and industry leaders create impactful value for business through trustworthy data.
In February 2026, we will bring together business and data leaders from industries, government, and academia to join us for thought-provoking conversations and collaboration in Finland.
Regardless of your title, if you are responsible for data-driven business development or enterprise-wide data capabilities, this event is for you.
Program
We are preparing the program for the CDOIQ Nordic Symposium 2026.
Program of the CDOIQ Nordic 2025
Registration
Registration is open now. You may choose either Onsite pass or Online pass:
Onsite pass
- Full-day admission to the Symposium in Dipoli, including catering (breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee)
- 20 planned sessions divided into three tracks – choose the sessions you wish to join
- Interact with industry leaders, data leaders, and valued sponsors onsite
- Access to the virtual event platform
- Evening reception event
Online pass
- Access to the virtual event platform
- Follow the main track sessions through a high-quality stream
- Join discussions on the platform and interact with other Symposium participants
Keynote Speakers
Carl-Johan Nakamura
Carl-Johan Nakamura, Co-Founder & CEO, AI81Works LLC
Carl-Johan (CJ) Nakamura is a data & AI executive, tech entrepreneur and investor with +20 years of shaping data and AI strategies in health, technology, and industrial sectors. He is renowned for visionary data, analytics and AI leadership, driving transformational business outcomes and modernizing data capabilities at renowned enterprises at global scale.
CJ’s tenure includes serving as CDO (Chief Data Officer) for ZEISS Group, where he built and led global data, AI and analytics teams, alongside his role as the first appointed CDO at Oracle Cerner – the largest health tech firm in the US. At Siemens HS, he served as CAO, embedding data-driven principles into clinical, operational, and enterprise processes. Earlier, he held a CIO role with Syntelli consulting Fortune 500 clients and a senior Data & AI management position at IBM, shaping global data governance, product management, and AI strategies (Watson).
As a technology entrepreneur, CJ co-founded and grew ventures such as Synestesi, Medikin, CampusRN, Sparknotes, and GAB contributing innovation across multiple verticals across the US, Europe and Asia. Beyond corporate and startup worlds, he is a trusted advisor at Fox Business School, Quaeris.AI, Informatica, Gartner, Penn State, the CDOIQ forum and more.
CJ’s academic record includes a MSc in Information Systems from New York University and a BSc in Economics from Nottingham Trent University and Harvard University. He speaks six languages, enjoys skiing, hiking, yoga, running, biking, chess, swimming, cooking and traveling.
Fee and Registration
Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Community Partners
Program Committee
Weynand Deysel
Weynand Deysel, Group Head of Data and Analytics, Boliden
Weynand is a seasoned data and analytics leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across global enterprises. Currently serving as Group Head of Data and Analytics at Boliden, he leads strategy, governance, and advanced analytics across multiple international mining and smelting operations.
Weynand has a strong track record in building high-performing teams, implementing cutting-edge AI/ML and computer vision solutions, and establishing data cultures that deliver measurable business value. His past work includes award-winning innovation at First National Bank and contributions to global financial crime prevention, and has spearheaded large ventures for innovative sustainable solutions.
Outside of corporate life, he is a hands-on entrepreneur—founding ventures ranging from a vertical farm above the Arctic Circle to aerospace startups pushing the boundaries of sustainable propulsion systems.
He is passionate about blending technology, creativity, and real-world impact.
Winfried Adalbert Etzel
Sr. Specialist Data Management, Equinor
Winfried works as a Senior Specialist for Data Management at Equinor, providing his expertise in Data Management and Data Governance to the professional development of the organization. Winfried also teaches Data Management and Governance and provides courses on the topic.
Winfried has an extensive career in Data Management, from Document & Content Management, Metadata Management to Data Governance and Data & AI Strategy. One of his outstanding contributions to our Nordic Data Community has been as host for #MetaDAMA, a podcast missioned to give a voice to data professionals in the Nordics and providing a holistic view on Data Management in our countries.
Inga Gunnarsdottir
Chief Data Officer, The City of Reykjavik
Inga Rós Gunnarsdóttir currently serves as the Chief Data Officer at the City of Reykjavík. Before taking on this role, she worked as a management consultant for a period of four years. She also had her own business for a time and gained experience at L'Oréal in Copenhagen, she has worked in the private and public sector since 2015, in charge of business development, logistics, data governance, and other management projects.
Inga Rós holds an MSc in Product Development and Innovation Engineering from the University of Southern Denmark, along with a BSc in Operations Engineering from Reykjavik University.
In her younger years, she was a dedicated gymnast and was a member of the Icelandic national team in artistic gymnastics for over 10 years.
Sami Laine
Senior Advisor at Aalto EE, the Regional Organizer for the Nordics at the CDOIQ Society, and a Senior Data Advisor at Vivicta
With more than 20 years of experience, he has worked as a data management practitioner, consultant, researcher, and teacher across diverse business sectors. Sami is a strong advocate for quality and ethical perspectives in data management and business decision-making. His commitment to responsible data practices has been recognized through a nomination for the DAIR Awards in 2022 and his inclusion in the Hyperight Nordic 100 in Data, Analytics, and AI in 2023 under the category of Data Management, Ethics, Diversity, and Regulation. He has been a long-time president and board member of the DAMA Finland association and a program committee member of the MIT CDOIQ Symposium.
Sameli Mäenpää
Partner & CEO, Black Belt Consulting
Sameli Mäenpää is a business, technology, and data leader with international experience. Mäenpää served almost 6 years as a Chief Data Officer at OP Financial Group leading a team of 1200+ professionals. Concepts like AI, data mesh, big data, blockchain, and enterprise agile are part of his daily life. He has over 17 years of experience in banking. Earlier he held Business CIO and Chief Enterprise Architect positions at Nordea Bank. In addition, Mäenpää has founded several start-ups of which Oima (acquired by Visma in 2021) is the most significant.
Steen Rasmussen
Co-Founder, Director of Data Innovation, IIH Nordic
I’m Steen Rasmussen, a commercially focused data analyst and keynote speaker passionate about turning complex data into actionable insights that drive meaningful business results.
Over the last 25 years, I’ve worked with businesses like IKEA, LEGO, Apple, and many others to bridge the gap between raw data and impactful decisions. Whether I’m analyzing trends, designing strategies, or speaking to audiences across the world about the future of data, my goal is always to inspire smarter, more data-driven decision-making. I even have a newsletter on Linkedin called “Please make me think”.
Ville Suur-Uski
Head of Data Analytics, Supercell
AI Bots Simulating Players in Global Game Design
Ville Suur-Uski is an ex-theoretical physicist turned into a data professional. He has worked at Supercell since the global launch of their hit games, such as Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars. Currently he is the head of data and analytics, covering analytics engineering, data products, data science and supporting some business units with their data and analytics efforts.
Main goal is to empower the organization to make better decisions through the use of data. In practice this ranges from reporting and democratizing data across the organization to building data science products to automate decision making – and obviously this involves many flavors of AI
Junhui Wang
Junhui Wang, Head of Data Platforms & Analytics, Huhtamäki
With over a decade in data & analytics, Junhui Wang has led various digital transformations across industries. Junhui’s expertise lies in leveraging technology, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering high-performing teams in global organizations. Passionate about the power of data, she enjoys sharing insights on how it shapes business, innovation, and decision-making in the digital era. Junhui is currently working for Huhtamaki as Head of Data Platforms & Analytics, leading the company’s strategic data roadmaps and enabling the business to unlock the full value of its data.
About Aalto EE
Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development (Aalto EE), provides executive education, professional development services, and training. We enable opportunities for life-wide learning and educate the game changers of the future; current executives, the next generation of leaders, and experts with an impact on business and society.
Each year, around 7,000 people from 1,000 organizations benefit from our impactful, goal-oriented, and comprehensive learning experience. We nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of individuals and foster self-confidence. We build individual learning paths and meaningful careers, as well as architectures for developing competence in entire organizations. You will also create the best business networks with us.
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