Deb is the Group President and CEO at Bosch Software and Digital Solutions. With over 25 years of experience across global technology solutions and services industries, Deb is a renowned expert in business consulting, delivery management and digital solution building for a diverse range of industries including industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, and utilities. As a veteran industry strategist and a natural leader, he is deeply passionate about shaping what’s next- be it scaling digital strategies, unlocking new revenue opportunities, or leading real, meaningful transformation through an amalgamation of deep tech, smarter business models and long-term value creation.

Dirk Breitkreuz has been an influential figure in the software industry for 25 years, passionately dedicated to supporting businesses in their digital transformation journeys. Dirk excels in crafting innovative solutions that simplify complex processes and accelerate operational efficiency. He finds his greatest passion in collaborating with his colleagues to quickly develop effective solutions for clients, embodying the mission to reduce complexity – “easier, faster, better.” With a focus on the energy sector, Dirk also leverages his expertise to assist clients in the automotive, technology, insurance, and trade industries, helping them navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Thomas Aidan Curran is Group Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at Northern Data Group, where he leads strategy across high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. A veteran technology executive, he has held leadership roles at SAP, Bertelsmann, and Deutsche Telekom, and is the founder of Ory, an open-source project focused on secure, scalable infrastructure. Thomas holds a degree from the Wharton School and has taught and conducted research at Penn, the Berlin University of the Arts, and the Technical University of Berlin.

Daniel Gillblad is the Chief of AI at Recorded Future. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, is a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and a Swedish government appointee to the Global Partnership on AI. Previously, he directed the Chalmers AI Research Center, led AI at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and directed the Decisions, Networks, and Analytics laboratory at the Swedish Institute of Computer Science. He serves as Senior Scientific Advisor for AI Sweden, has co-founded several AI startups, and sits on multiple boards. His interests focus on AI, Machine Learning, and their applications in threat intelligence.

Kai Hackbarth is Head of Products and Solutions Europe at Bosch SDS. In his prior role Kai was Business Owner Industrial at Bosch.IO. He has more than 23 years of experience as an Evangelist & Product Manager with a focus on IoT middleware and device management in many different domains, such as Smart Home, Industrial IoT, Automotive.
Kai has been active in various standardization initiatives. He was in the Board of Directors and Chair of the Residential Expert Group at OSGi Alliance as well as Chair of the Over-the-Air Special Interest Group at the Industrial Internet Consortium.
Kai was among the Onalytica “Top 100 IIoT Influencers” in 2020 as well as Onalytica’s Who is Who in IoT report 2022 in the category Brand employees.

Hans Henrik co-founded Kvantify together with two friends – their vision was to solve the most difficult computational challenges using Quantum Computers, and today that focus is directed solely towards Computational Chemistry, Life Science and Drug Discovery. Hans Henrik holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Aarhus and spent five years as a consultant at McKinsey & Co. before becoming an executive within Software and Telecom for 10 years.

Ditte Lysgaard Vind is a renowned circular economy and design expert and practitioner, based in Denmark. Ditte is known for pioneering new materials as well as business models while sharing the knowledge gained from practice through teaching and thought leadership. She is the chief innovation & science officer at Bloxhub, the Chairwoman of the Danish Design Council and author of Danish design heritage & global sustainability (2024).

Head of the Niels Bohr Institute and Professor at the University of Copenhagen. Previously, he served as Deputy Director for Research, playing a key role in shaping the department’s research strategy. The institute has long held — and continues to hold — a prominent international position in advancing quantum science and technology.

Kimberly Maucher-Lynch is a leading voice at the intersection of talent, technology and innovation with more than 25 years of experience in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors. For companies like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, SAP and Workday, she has made a career of driving people-centric value creation in resilient, future-ready enterprises at the forefront of industry evolution. Kimberly Maucher-Lynch is an author, executive board member and HR Leadership expert who advises boards and executive teams on leveraging human capital to unlock the full potential of technological breakthroughs. Her work with global organizations and incubators unites business impact with informed and sustainable talent strategy.

With over 22 plus years of cross-functional experience in IT, Prasun is a Cyber Security Presales Head and Go-To-Market Lead at Bosch Global Software Technologies (BGSW). He is a Go-To-Market business development expert who drives presales-led programs, strategies, and revenue generation initiatives across new and existing accounts across GCC and Non GCC in various geographies and industries. Prasun’s core competencies includes pitching innovative and connected device security solutions , Product Security and Managed Security Services that cover the entire spectrum from chip to cloud. He is deeply involved in managing client relationships and stakeholder expectations. As Presales Head, he collaborates with delivery, engineering, marketing, partners third party advisors , COE and innovation teams to meet Cyber Security Industry specific solution. He is passionate about enabling secure and scalable digital transformation for customers in the domains of Industry 4.0, OT/IOT/MIOT, healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Mobility , Construction, Consumer Goods and Manufacturing Plants.

Lars possesses extensive experience in the field of public affairs and business development, particularly concerning regulatory issues. He has acquired deep political insights into both Denmark and the EU, enabling him to navigate the complexities of policy-making and regulatory environments effectively.

After her bachelor’s degree in “International Business Management” with international experiences in Abu Dhabi and Hungary, Lisa started 2012 her career within IBM Sales, after doing business development with Cloud Start Ups she took over the key account management role for industrial companies, where she deepened her expertise around the electronics, automotive and manufacturing industry as well as with technologies like IoT, Cloud and AI. In 2017 Lisa moved to the Cybersecurity department within IBM and took over the responsibility for the Cybersecurity channel team in Austria, Switzerland and Germany. She joined Bosch in 2021, now being the CEO of two Bosch subsidies: Bosch Climate Solutions and Bosch Energy & Building Solutions. Since 2023 she also holds an MBA in Sustainable Management and Future Trends.

Christian Riise is the Marketing Director at Dell Technologies, where he has been for 16 years. He works across employees, customers, and partners to strengthen Dell Technologies’ position as a leading IT provider. Additionally, he has been an ESG Ambassador for 7 years. He is the ESG voice in the Danish market and has been a driving force behind several initiatives that promote responsible IT practices and environmentally friendly solutions. Christian also has an extensive background in marketing and product management at leading international companies such as Nokia, Kraft Foods, Colgate-Palmolive, and IBM.

Digant is a renowned global leader with over 25 years of experience in driving strategic business growth across the technology sector and has partnered with numerous Fortune 500 clients on their transformation journeys. In his current role as the Chief Revenue Officer at Bosch SDS, he is responsible for the overall business P&L, and leads the Sales, Marketing, and the Business Verticals teams across the globe.
With his natural aptitude for formulating differentiated GTM strategies, developing partnerships and curating high performance teams, Digant has contributed directly to rapid company growth and business expansion throughout his career. He has also accumulated diverse expertise in multi-shore digital production across industry sectors and is able to combine the power of human-centric innovation with digital technologies to deliver long-term, sustainable business growth for global organizations.

Hans Eibe is a leading Business Development Expert and author of the international textbook “Business Development: A Market-Oriented Perspective” (Wiley). He combines 20+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, strategist, and advisor across industries – from medtech to IT-services and manufacturing. Hans facilitates high-impact strategy workshops and digital transformation programs, helping companies structure, scale, and sharpen their growth opportunities. He is known for his engaging facilitation style that brings together real-world cases, strategy tools, and peer learning.

Andreas Wolter is the Regional Head for Bosch Software and Digital Solutions in Europe. After completing his business studies in Würzburg, Germany, he worked in leading sales positions for different global companies like IBM, Infosys and Capgemini. He joined Bosch in January 2022 and focusses on expanding SDS footprint in Europe.

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