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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petter Taugbøl | Mobai | VP Business Development | Information Technology |
| Takashi Minamii | JCB Co., Ltd | Vice President | Financial Services |
| Xinhai Liu | Beijing Credit Society/ HYJZ Ltd | Vic | Financial Services |
| Marianne Teräsvasara | Keskinäinen vakuutusyhtiö Fennia | Vastaava lakimies, tietosuoja | Insurance |
| Debbie Reynolds | The Data Diva | The Data Diva | Information Technology |
| Petri Lievonen | Screen.io & physicsfoundations.org | Technical consultant | Research |
| John Sperryn | Spinverse | Team Lead | Community Development |
| Ragini Gogisetty | Työväen akatemia | Student | Computer Software |
| Thu Vo | Aalto University | Student | Student |
| Yan Zhao | Tampere University | Student | Computer & Network Security |
| Reem Astah | Private | Student | Law Practice |
| Theo Andersson | DIGG Swedish Agency for Digital Government | Startegic Foresight Officer | Government |
| Enrico Glerean | Aalto University | Staff Scientist | Research |
| Asanka Pathirana | UPM Kymmene Oyj | Specialist, Privacy & Digital Compliance | Environmental Services |
| Sanna-Kaisa Saloranta | Sitra | Specialist | Research |
| Elina Eerola | The Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra | specialist | Information Technology |
| Ville Henttonen | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom | Special Adviser | Government |
| Dawood Jacobsen | Danish Agency for Digital Government | Special Adviser | Government |
| Bruno Pacheco | Luxembourg National Data Service | Solutions Architect | Government |
| Hannele Mennala | Aalto University | SME Ecosystem Manager | Research |
| Jana Pejoska | Aalto University | Service Design Strategy and solution consultant (AI) | Information Technology |
| Jutta Suksi | VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd | Senior Specialist, Legal and design in data economy | Research |
| Meeri Toivanen | Data, Safety and Security Department, Ministry for Transport and Communication | Senior Specialist (data economy, regulation) | Government |
| Marika Pietiläinen | Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Finnish Digital Agency) | Senior Specialist | Government |
| Anu Kosloff | DVV | Senior Specialist | Government |
| Heidi Laine | IT Center for Science CSC | Senior Specialist | Information Technology |
| Mikael Seppälä | Laurea University of Applied Sciences | Senior Specialist | Research |
| Jutta Linna | Akava | Senior Specialist | Non-profit |
| Dr Alex Bowyer | BBC | Senior Software Engineer | Broadcast Media |
| Marko Komssi | VTT | Senior Scientist, AI-Driven Corporate Strategy & Strategic Foresight | Research |
| Eva Turk | Center for digital health and social innovation, UAS St.Pölten | Senior Researcher | Education |
| Beata Mäihäniemi | University of Lapland | Senior researcher | Education |
| Riitta Partala | Scytáles AB | Senior Project Manager | Information Technology |
| Jens Kremer | Wolt Oy | Senior Product & Privacy Counsel | Information Technology |
| Maaria Nuutinen | VTT | Senior Principal Scientist | Research |
| Masahiro HANATANI | NTT DATA Japan | Senior Manager | Information Technology |
| Victor Shekera | HappyOrNot Oy | Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Information Technology |
| Sofia Kuitunen | University of Helsinki | Senior Legal Counsel | Law Practice |
| Diana Sancho | University of Westminster | Senior Lecturer/Researcher | Research |
| Satu Salminen | Sitra | Senior Lead | Non-profit |
| Kirsi Hantula | Sitra | Senior Lead | Non-profit |
| Tarmo Toikkanen | Sitra | Senior Lead | Government |
| Otto Vainio | Business Finland | Senior EU Funding Advisor | Government |
| Jenni Hyppölä | VTT | Senior Data Protection Specialist | Research |
| Gail Maunula | Privaon Oy | Senior Data Protection Specialist | Information Technology |
| Sami Laine | Tietoevry Tech Services | Senior Data Advisor | Information Technology |
| Merja Mattila | CSC | Senior Coordinator | Information Technology |
| Barbara Mašić | Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation | Senior Advisor - specialist | Government |
| Ruth Puente | OpenWallet Foundation | Senior Advisor Government Engagement | Non-profit |
| Teemu Kääriäinen | Ministry of Finance, Finland | Senior Advisor | Government |