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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvo Paukkunen | Aalto University | DW Architect | Information Technology |
| Jana Pejoska | Aalto University | Service Design Strategy and solution consultant (AI) | Information Technology |
| Emma Peltonen | Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy | Research Scientist, Corporate Foresight and Strategy (Data & AI) | Research |
| Mikko Pohjola | Turku University of Applied Science | Chief Advisor | Research |
| Jogi Poikola | Technology Industries of Finland | Lead Specialist in Data Economy | Information Technology |
| Didem Polad | University of Helsinki | Doctoral Researcher | Law Practice |
| Manuel Portela Charnejovsky | DATALOG / UPF | President / Head of research | Non-profit |
| Ruth Puente | OpenWallet Foundation | Senior Advisor Government Engagement | Non-profit |
| SEUNGHWAN RHO | NICE Information Service | Manager | Financial Services |
| Jarmo Riikonen | Traficom | Project Manager | Government |
| Chris Riley | Data Transfer Initiative | Executive Director | Non-profit |
| Mikael Rinnetmäki | Sensotrend Oy | Founder | Information Technology |
| Samuel Rinnetmäki | Findynet Cooperative | CTO | Information Technology |
| Teemu Ropponen | MyData Global | Director of Growth | Non-profit |
| Marko Saaresto | Rakettitiede oy | Chairman of Board | Computer Software |
| Lucy Saim | DNV Cyber (Nixu Oy) | Cybersec., Tech & Privacy Lawyer | Computer & Network Security |
| Paula Salminen | OpusCapita Solutions | Head of Legal Affairs | Information Technology |
| Satu Salminen | Sitra | Senior Lead | Non-profit |
| Diana Sancho | University of Westminster | Senior Lecturer/Researcher | Research |
| Peiman Sarvari | Luxembourg National Data Service (LNDS) | Innovation and Partnerships Lead | Information Technology |
| Mario Schraepen | WAGOI | CEO | Computer Software |
| Robert Schuschnig-Fowler | MyData | Board Member | Non-profit |
| Markku Sederholm | SOK | Manager | Retail |
| Lumi Seljavaara | Tietoevry Oyj | Legal Trainee | Information Technology |
| Petri Seljavaara | Wellbeing cart | CEO | Information Technology |
| Sille Sepp | FinEst Centre for Smart Cities | Head of Urban Data Ecosystems | Community Development |
| Mikael Seppälä | Laurea University of Applied Sciences | Senior Specialist | Research |
| John Erik Setsaas | Tietoevry Banking | Director of Innovation - Financial Crime Prevention | Financial Services |
| Omer Shafiq | Hovi ID | CEO | Information Technology |
| Victor Shekera | HappyOrNot Oy | Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Information Technology |
| JiWon Shin | Korea Credit Information Services | Public Mydata Manager | Financial Services |
| Amged B Shwehdy | Annir Initiative | Digital Policy Advisor | Non-profit |
| Feyo Sickinghe | Bird & Bird | Principal Regulatory Counsel | Law Practice |
| Jaana Sinipuro | DataSpace Europe Oy | CEO | Information Technology |
| Per Skjæveland | Aalto University Executive Education Oy | Data Protection Office | Education |
| Ralf-Martin Soe | FinEst Centre for Smart Cities, Tallinn University of Technology | Director & Asst. Professor | Research |
| Nina Sønderberg | Nordic Wellbeing Academy | National Director | Education |
| John Sperryn | Spinverse | Team Lead | Community Development |
| Valdis Sprogis | Hovi ID | COO | Computer Software |
| René Steeman | In Parallel | Data Protection Officer | Information Technology |
| Andreas Strøbek | Data & More | Founding Partner | Information Technology |
| Julian Tait | Open Data Manchester CIC | CEO | Non-profit |
| M Celine Takatsuno | Tech Matters | Technology & Research Fellow, Better Deal for Data | Non-profit |
| Petter Taugbøl | Mobai | VP Business Development | Information Technology |
| Ville Tenhunen | EGI Foundation | Data Solutions Architect | Non-profit |
| Marianne Teräsvasara | Keskinäinen vakuutusyhtiö Fennia | Vastaava lakimies, tietosuoja | Insurance |
| Mariane ter Veen | INNOPAY | Director | Financial Services |
| Tarmo Toikkanen | Sitra | Senior Lead | Government |
| Meeri Toivanen | Data, Safety and Security Department, Ministry for Transport and Communication | Senior Specialist (data economy, regulation) | Government |
| Tee,i Toroi | Aalto university | Researcher | Education |