Future Day

Programme Morning 08:15 - 09:00 Registration & Coffee09:00 - 09:15 Opening keynote: Timo Ritakallio, OP Pohjola09:15 - 10:10 Keynotes: To be confirmed10:10 - 10:30 Break (coffee and refreshments)10:30 - 11:20 Fireside chats: What business leaders should start to do now? 11:20 - 11:30 Closing – Morning session ends here – Afternoon (Requires approval) 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch (For attendees joining the afternoon session.)12:30 - 13:00 Setting the stage for roundtable discussions13:00 - 15:00 Roundtable discussions: 15:00 - 16:00 Future of Insights: From Concept to Practice Event content Quantum Bet: Shaping Europe’s Next Wave of Competitive Advantage From 8:00 to 11:30 | Hybrid-event Quantum computing is rapidly moving from scientific promise towards real-world application. As the technology matures, organisations are increasingly asking: where will quantum create value, and how can we prepare today? Join us at this exclusive Slush side-event to explore the future of quantum technologies with industry pioneers, innovators, investors, and business leaders. Hear practical perspectives on emerging opportunities, early applications, capability building, and the collaborations driving adoption. Leave with a clearer view of the quantum opportunity and valuable connections across the growing quantum ecosystem. Future of Insights: Strategic Intelligence for Corporate Development From 11:30 to 16:00 | Onsite only Continue the conversation in the afternoon with interactive roundtable discussions on the future of corporate intelligence, strategy and foresight. Senior leaders will explore how organisations can move beyond traditional market research and adapt to a world where real-time insights are becoming a competitive advantage. Three roundtable topics: Best practices for future insightsHow leading organisations are moving from periodic market research to continuous, always-on intelligence.Future of using AI for quality insightsWhere AI genuinely improves the speed and depth of insights, and where human judgement still needs to stay in control.Future insights about Quantum for different industriesHow different industries should be tracking quantum developments today. Co-hosts  Accenture: Helping organisations turn the potential of quantum and other emerging technologies into business advantage by understanding when to act, where to invest and how to prepare. Catapult: Helping businesses make better decisions by providing data-driven insights into innovations, market trends, and potential partnerships. IBM: A global pioneer in quantum computing and quantum-safe technologies, advancing quantum hardware, software, and enterprise adoption. OP Pohjola: Finland's largest financial services group that is actively exploring how quantum computing can create future business value through its Quantum & AI Research Centre. SoftwareOne: trusted source for enterprise software and cloud procurement, supporting businesses to manage AI tools and cloud services.