AWS: Does our transformation need to step up?

18:30 - 21:30 CET
Europe
18.11.2021
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AWS: Does our transformation need to step up?

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November 18, 2021

Summary

Time to “put the hammer down”?

Our region is set for some seismic disruption in the coming 18 months, with every sector reacting differently under varying external pressures. Across Europe accumulated and unspent funds are flying into digital and business transformation at scale, with technical roadmaps seemingly torn up in place of ambitious sprints to new operating models with technology stacks to match.

In the Nordic territory many larger businesses have recently tended to iterate change with a more traditional “business case to ROI” stepped process, which may need to be reviewed given the pressures brought about so many huge life-changing events. Technology leaders are being asked to play a part in strategy for the new operating model as well as delivering much of the change, with the associated expectations and opportunities this presents.

The AWS & Intel Exec Leaders forums now operate across Europe, and the intention of our groups is to bring peers together in a private and Chatham House environment to discuss subjects that truly impact upon the success of our businesses.

This autumn we want to bring you together for the first time to begin this conversation in these historic times.

Our first Nordic Exec Leaders event discussed the pace of transformation, the drivers and blockers that stand in your way. Our place is to facilitate and learn - yours is to come and both share with and learn from your peers in a safe place.

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  • The transformation timeframe - How much of it is truly within our own control?
  • The traditional "business case" - is there an alternative that accelerates the process?
  • How can technology leaders impact the business transformation strategy effectively over the next cycle?
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Age Bakker

Age Bakker

CTO

NBIM

Age Bakker is responsible for fulfilling the strategy and action plan for the Technology area, including processes in IT services and administrative services.

He was appointed Chief Technology Officer on 6 October 2020. Bakker held the position as Chief Operating Officer from October 2009. He joined Norges Bank Investment Management earlier that year as Global Head of IT.

Bakker has previously held positions within teaching and the investment management industry. He spent 14 years with Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

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18:30
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
19:15
Guests Sit
19:20
Welcome
Commerce Futures
19:30
Opening Speech
Age Bakker
20:00
Starters
Topic One - Discussion at individual tables
20:20
Topic One discussed as a collective
20:40
Mains
Topic Two - Discussion at individual tables
21:10
Topic Two discussed as a collective
21:30
Desserts & Networking
23:00
Event Closes
18:30
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
19:15
Guests Sit
19:20
Welcome
Commerce Futures
19:30
Opening Speech
Guest Speaker
20:00
Starters
Topic One - Discussion at individual tables
20:20
Topic One discussed as a collective
20:40
Mains
Topic Two - Discussion at individual tables
21:10
Topic Two discussed as a collective
21:30
Desserts & Networking
23:00
Event Closes
08:30
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:15
Welcome from Commerce Futures
09:25
Ryan Clark, STATSports & Jim Hingston, The Gym Group
Keynote
10:10
Hollie Weatherstone, Muc-Off
Keynote
10:35
Break
10:55
Multi-brand panel – Decathlon, Ellis Brigham, Helen of Troy
Keynote (Main Stage)
Speed dating for delegates
(Breakout Room)
11:50
George Huxford, Apidura
Keynote
12:15
Break
13:15
Rich Philip, Contested
Keynote
13:40
Marc Guisti, Veloforte
Keynote (Main Stage)
David Hanney, Alpkit
(Breakout Room)
14:35
Networking
15:00
Closing Remarks from Commerce Futures
18:30
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
19:15
Guests Sit
19:20
Welcome
Commerce Futures
19:30
Opening Speech
Guest Speaker
20:00
Starters
Topic One - Discussion at individual tables
20:20
Topic One discussed as a collective
20:40
Mains
Topic Two - Discussion at individual tables
21:10
Topic Two discussed as a collective
21:30
Desserts & Networking
23:00
Event Closes
18:00
Arrival & Welcome Drinks
18:45
Guests Sit
18:50
Welcome
Commerce Futures
19:00
Opening Speech
Guest Speaker
19:30
Starters
Topic One - Discussion at individual tables
19:50
Topic One discussed as a collective
20:10
Mains
Topic Two - Discussion at individual tables
20:40
Topic Two discussed as a collective
21:00
Desserts & Networking
22:30
Event Closes

AGENDA

18:30 Welcome & Introductions

19:00 Opening Speech - Age Bakker - CTO at NBIM

19:30 Magician Set 1

20:00 Topic one discussed as a collective

20:30 Magician Set 2

21:00 Topic two discussed as a collective

21:30 Networking

09:00
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:30
Welcome & Partner Introductions
09:40
Panel Discussion with Q&A
Age Bakker
10:20
Networking Break
10:40
Workshop at tables
11:00
Group Discussion - Moderated
11:20
Final Comments & Networking
11:30
Event Closes
Age Bakker

Age Bakker

CTO

NBIM

Age Bakker is responsible for fulfilling the strategy and action plan for the Technology area, including processes in IT services and administrative services.

He was appointed Chief Technology Officer on 6 October 2020. Bakker held the position as Chief Operating Officer from October 2009. He joined Norges Bank Investment Management earlier that year as Global Head of IT.

Bakker has previously held positions within teaching and the investment management industry. He spent 14 years with Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

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