DAY 1 AGENDA
LISTEN TO THE BEST MINDS IN AUTOMATION
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Registration & Breakfast
First Floor Foyer
Registration & Breakfast
Upon arrival, please stop by the registration desk on the ground floor to pick up your event badge. Then, head upstairs to the first floor for a delicious breakfast to fuel your day.
Speakers
Welcome to our Field of Dreams
Room 7
Derk Weinheimer
Global CEO
Welcome to our Field of Dreams
Speakers
Derk Weinheimer
Global CEO
Derk, CEO of Roboyo, has an extensive experience in professional services and technology businesses and is here to take Roboyo to the next level of growth and success, and most importantly accelerate digital transformation initiatives for its customers globally.
With deep experience delivering digitally enabled process transformation for multinational organizations, Derk is adept at leading organizational change and leveraging Roboyo’s emerging technologies. Delivering more effective ways of working, unlocking investment capacity, and driving Next Level continuous improvement across front, middle, and back-office operations.
Ocean’s 6 – Masterminding Automation
Room 7
Lucas Preuß
Expert Associate Partner
Ocean’s 6 – Masterminding Automation
In today’s fast-paced digital world, scaling automation in service environments is no small feat. Despite significant investments, many organizations struggle to see the expected returns. In the keynote, “Ocean’s 6 – Masterminding Automation”, you will explore the critical elements beyond technology and code that are essential for successful automation programs. Drawing from real-world examples and industry insights, the six unique elements required to orchestrate a seamless automation journey will be outlined. Join us to uncover the strategies that can help your organization achieve exceptional results and avoid common pitfalls. Let’s turn your automation ambitions into reality, one step at a time.
Speakers
Lucas Preuß
Expert Associate Partner
Lucas Preuß is a driving force in Service Operations and Corporate Business Functions at McKinsey, where he’s based in the Hamburg office. Leading Europe’s tech partnerships and the Western European Operations Excellence Program, Lucas helps CxOs navigate large-scale, tech-enabled performance transformations. His mantra? “Automation is way more than tech and code.” With a knack for turning vision into value, Lucas ensures that automation initiatives don’t just launch—they soar!
Coffee Break
First Floor Foyer
Coffee Break
Time to grab a coffee and connect with other delegates.
Speakers
Generative AI – Rise of the Machines
Room 7
Lionel Hill
Global Chief Technology Officer
Generative AI – Rise of the Machines
Generative AI – the capacity of machines to analyze unstructured data and generate original content – is poised to revolutionize industries and create exceptional value for us all. In this session, Lionel will share Permira’s vision for leveraging Generative AI and outline strategies to make this technology accessible, highlight methods to engage and inspire users, and identify crucial pitfalls to avoid.
Speakers
Lionel Hill
Global Chief Technology Officer
Lionel is Group CTO at Permira, the private equity fund based in London. Prior to Permira, Lionel has had CTO roles at both Revantage, a Blackstone company and CBRE, where he spent 10 years in the Real Estate industry. Before real estate, Lionel spent 20 years working in real-time financial data split between Bloomberg, Reuters and UBS. Lionel has degrees in Economics, Management and Psychology. Lionel is also qualified in Data Science. He has always been interested in AI and Machine Learning, working on algorithmic trading at UBS, lease abstraction at CBRE and most recently, generative AI at Permira.
Lunch Break
First Floor Foyer
Lunch Break
Take a break, refuel, and connect during our delicious lunch. Use this time to recharge and prepare for an afternoon filled with valuable insights and expertise.
Speakers
The Matrix of Hyperautomation: Orchestrating our Digital Future
Room 7
Orhan Koc
Automation Lead Chief Digital Office – Mobility Solutions
The Matrix of Hyperautomation: Orchestrating our Digital Future
Orhan Koc, from Bosch, will delve into the challenges and triumphs of hyperautomation on a global scale. With over 100 production sites and more than 230,300 employees, Bosch has navigated significant challenges in advancing digital transformation and citizen development initiatives. Orhan will share insights on how Bosch overcame these challenges by adopting a comprehensive orchestration approach. He’ll discuss strategies for embedding hyperautomation into processes, prioritizing a human-centric approach, and fostering collaboration across teams and regions.
Speakers
Orhan Koc
Automation Lead Chief Digital Office – Mobility Solutions
Orhan Koc is a leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Low Code development, and Artificial Intelligence. As the Head of the Center of Excellence for Intelligent Automation & Low Code, he leads an international team that drives automation efforts across the organization. His work involves shaping efficient and well-structured processes to ensure the success of these initiatives. With a background in Industrial Engineering, Orhan has developed international experience, including consulting worldwide in various manufacturing plants. His work spans roles in the United States with Mercedes and at Bosch Mobility, where he focused on Digital Manufacturing and Costing. He has also built and scaled a comprehensive RPA and Low Code program, growing a vibrant citizen developer community. Orhan is committed to creating practical and scalable automation solutions that drive efficiency and support Bosch in achieving its digital transformation goals.
The Evolution of Automation in the age of AI
Room 7
Vikas Kumar
Global CRO
Han Gerrits
Digital & Innovation Lead, Professor E-business at VU University Amsterdam
Dogan Kirca
Head of Automation Consulting
The Evolution of Automation in the age of AI
Moderated by Vikas Kumar, Roboyo’s Global Chief Revenue Officer, this panel will explore how AI is transforming automation. Industry experts will discuss AI’s impact on workflows, decision-making, and operational efficiency, while addressing the challenges and opportunities in integrating intelligent automation. Attendees will gain insights into the future of automation in an AI-driven world.
Speakers
Vikas Kumar
Global CRO
Vikas is a leader with over 25 years of experience driving global revenue growth and expansion. As Chief Revenue Officer at Roboyo, he leverages his background in consulting and scaling businesses to lead our go-to-market strategy. Previously, Vikas held senior roles at Fusemachines, Cognizant, and Wipro, where he honed his ability to build and lead high-performing teams and deliver outstanding outcomes.
Han Gerrits
Digital & Innovation Lead, Professor E-business at VU University Amsterdam
Han loves cutting-edge technology and thrives on hands-on experience with the latest innovations. He enjoys building new solutions with the newest technology to gain a deep understanding of its capabilities. An enthusiastic advocate for AI, he believes it will significantly transform how organizations operate. With 40 years of expertise in driving organizational innovation through IT, he has co-founded several companies and gained valuable corporate experience. He holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Twente and a PhD in Management Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Dogan Kirca
Head of Automation Consulting
For the past three years, Dogan has been leading the Automation Consulting Unit within E.ON Digital Technology GmbH’s technology consulting segment, Expert Services. His work focuses on process automation across various areas of the E.ON Group, including Energy Networks, Customer Solutions, and Corporate functions. Together with his team and colleagues, Dogan plays a key role in supporting E.ON’s energy transition and digitalization efforts by improving process efficiency. Prior to this, he served as a Program Lead for IT infrastructure projects and brings extensive experience in agile methodologies, particularly within large organizations.
Coffee Break
First Floor Foyer
Coffee Break
Time to grab a coffee and connect with other delegates.
Speakers
Ask Us Anything
Room 7
Frida Kjidderö
Global Operational Excellence Manager
Marta Osadchuk
Manager Hyperautomation Transformation & Strategy
Siva Prasanna Vanapalli
Global Practice Lead Test Automation
Tim Clarke
Global COO
Ask Us Anything
Join us for a dynamic session where Roboyo’s experts will address your most pressing questions about automation, process excellence, AI and digital transformation. This is your chance to pick their brains, dig deeper, and gather valuable insights straight from the pros.
Submit your questions in the question box at Roboyo’s booth or participate live – our Roboyo team will be ready with the mic. Don’t miss the chance to access the expertise and knowledge that will fast forward your digital transformation journey.
Speakers
Frida Kjidderö
Global Operational Excellence Manager
Frida has broad experience within automation development and management, with several successful RPA and IDP-implementations within the public and the private sector. The projects has consisted of end-to-end from discovery workshops, to process analysis, development and technical delivery. She has previously been responsible for Managed Services in the Nordics. She is now the Global Operational Excellence Manager with a focus on increasing the quality of Roboyo’s services and internal procedures.
Marta Osadchuk
Manager Hyperautomation Transformation & Strategy
Marta, a dynamic Manager of Hyperautomation Transformation and Strategy at Roboyo, is a leading expert in driving digital transformation through automation. With a proven track record of achieving significant business results and optimizing processes in the insurance and finance industries worldwide, Marta excels at leading global, multi-disciplinary teams to implement innovative solutions. A passionate advocate for responsible AI and ethical automation practices.
Today, her mission is to ensure that automation fosters sustainable and impactful organizational change, while empowering teams to embrace and adapt to the evolving business environment.
Siva Prasanna Vanapalli
Global Practice Lead Test Automation
Siva Prasanna Vanapalli is a seasoned automation expert with over two decades of experience across technology streams like Application Development, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and Cloud Engineering. He has held leadership roles in Solutioning, Architecture, Delivery, and Practice Management, with a strong focus on automation transformation for clients in industries such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, BFSI, and Manufacturing. Previously, Siva served as Global Practice Head at Marlabs responsible for Intelligent Process Automation & Quality Engineering, and spent a decade at Cognizant driving Test Automation initiatives. He holds multiple certifications, a degree in Electronics and Communications, and enjoys music, travel, sports, and the electric vehicle industry. He currently works as Global Practice Lead, Test Automation at Roboyo.
Tim Clarke
Global COO
Tim Clarke brings over 20 years of experience in Solution Architecture and Design, specializing in Low-Code and BPMS Platform technologies. As Roboyo’s Global Chief Operating Officer, Tim oversees the company’s operational strategy and governance, ensuring seamless delivery and execution across all regions. His extensive expertise in operational leadership, combined with his deep knowledge of Roboyo’s business, enables him to drive global efficiency, innovation, and growth.
Previously, as one of Roboyo’s Global Practice Leads, Tim led delivery governance and strategy for clients worldwide, leveraging the latest methodologies and industry trends. In his new role, Tim continues to champion operational excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement at Roboyo.
Hyperautomation Fair & Evening Reception
First Floor Foyer
Hyperautomation Fair & Evening Reception
Connect with our industry-leading partners to discover the latest technology platforms, all while enjoying an evening reception with drinks and networking opportunities.