Attendees
Who’s joining us in 2025?
MyData 2025 conference brings together people working at the intersection of tech, policy, business, and research from all over the world, all with a shared goal: to make data work better for people.
Below are some of the individuals and organisations already confirmed to join us this September and opted in to publicly announce their attendance. More updates will be made regularly!
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| Full Name | Organisation | Job Title | Industry or Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teemu Ropponen | MyData Global | Director of Growth | Non-profit |
| P J Łaszkowicz | Omnifi Foundation | Director of Technology Strategy | Computer Software |
| Jen Caltrider | Data Transfer Initiative | Director, Research & Engagement | Non-profit |
| Didem Polad | University of Helsinki | Doctoral Researcher | Law Practice |
| Tahoora Heydari | University of Helsinki | Doctoral Researcher | Law Practice |
| Arvo Paukkunen | Aalto University | DW Architect | Information Technology |
| Victoria Derumier | MyData-Trust | Entity Director | Medical Practice |
| Vladimir Kuparinen | SMART PAPER, Finland | Evangelist | Education |
| Gerard van der Hoeven | iSHARE Foundation | Executive Director | Non-profit |
| Chris Riley | Data Transfer Initiative | Executive Director | Non-profit |
| Christopher Wilson | MyData Global | Executive Director | Non-profit |
| Hanna Niemi-Hugaerts | TIEKE Tietoyhteiskunnan kehittämiskeskus ry | Executive Director | Information Technology |
| Ian Forrester | Cubicgarden ltd | Firestarter founder | Research |
| Alex Tourski | Post-Platforms Foundation | founder | Non-profit |
| Annemette Broch | DATA for GOOD foundation | Founder | Non-profit |
| Mikael Rinnetmäki | Sensotrend Oy | Founder | Information Technology |
| Stephan Gerhard | Aware LLC | Founder | Wellness & Fitness |
| Adéṣínà Ayẹni | Yobamoodua Cultural Heritage | Founder | Community Development |
| Brian Malika | One More Percent | Founder | Community Development |
| Bo Harald | Why-Advisory Oy | Founder | Community Development |
| Joel Holappa | ZapienzAI | Founder | Information Technology |
| Olivia Heslinga | AI for Good Denmark | Founder - AI Literacy Consultant | Education |
| Daniel Harris | Kendraio | Founder and CEO | Computer Software |
| Caroline Helbing | thaumazo | Founder CEO | Marketing and Advertising |
| Jutta Juliane Meier | Identity Valley | Founder & CEO | Non-profit |
| Andreas Fauler | Rocketstar SCE / Tapir GmbH | Founding Member | Human Resources |
| Dagmar Celuchova Bosanska | Alistiq | Founding Partner | Information Technology |
| Juraj Bardy | Alistiq | Founding Partner | Information Technology |
| Yang Liu | Novae DXXII | Founding Partner | Investment Management |
| Pia Adibe | Tietojohtamisen ry | Freelance | Writing & Editing |
| Liisa Digman | Ramirent | GDPR Coordinator | Financial Services |
| Tommi Mustonen | ReOrbit | General Counsel | Defence & Space |
| Meri Valtiala | Human Colossus Foundation | General Secretary | Non-profit |
| Anas Al Natsheh | Kajaani university of Applied sciences | Head of Aika Ecosystem (DIH) | Defence & Space |
| Mikko Hiekkataipale | Nordea | Head of Authentication Solution Management | Financial Services |
| Maria Rautavirta | Ministry of Transport and Communications Finland | Head of Data Policy | Government |
| Annika Koli | Findynet Cooperative | Head of Ecosystems and Offering | Information Technology |
| Tom Fish | Data Transfer Initiative | Head of Europe | Non-profit |
| Martin Janik | Alistiq | Head of IT Development | Information Technology |
| Paula Salminen | OpusCapita Solutions | Head of Legal Affairs | Information Technology |
| Fei Lu | Suunto Oy | Head of Legal, Compliance & Governmental Affairs | Consumer Electronics |
| Christel Conrad | DATA for GOOD foundation | Head of product & customer success | Non-profit |
| Kari Klossner | Business Finland | Head of Program | Government |
| Philippe Page | Human Colossus Foundation | Head of Research | Non-profit |
| Philippe Page | Human Colossus Foundation | Head of Research | Non-profit |
| Kristian Johnsen | DATA for GOOD Foundation | Head of Strategy | Information Technology |
| Sille Sepp | FinEst Centre for Smart Cities | Head of Urban Data Ecosystems | Community Development |
| Petra Ijäs | Helsinki University Hospital | Head physician | Medical Practice |
| Peiman Sarvari | Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) | Innovation and Partnerships Lead | Information Technology |
| Karolina Mackiewicz | Global Health Connector | Innovation Director | Non-profit |