Warsaw • Hotel Verte • 12 June
The most important data and AI event of 2025
Explore real-world data and AI innovations, moving beyond the hype to discover trustworthy AI solutions that drive tangible business results. Gain the practical knowledge and networking connections needed to boost productivity and transform your business with optimized technology strategies. Learn how to build organizational resilience in uncertain times.
Join the third edition of
SAS Innovate on Tour in Warsaw!
Speakers
Featured Speaker
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Artur B. Chmielewski
Scientist, Space Probe Designer
Project Manager
Solar System Space Mission Planning
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Our keynote speaker’s career at NASA spans designing scientific instruments for Mars rovers, developing nuclear generators for interplanetary travel, and managing multimillion-dollar missions, including the historic Rosetta comet landing. He has contributed to missions exploring the Sun, asteroids, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and is currently involved in cutting-edge projects like the next Mars helicopter, a billion-dollar mission searching for extraterrestrial life, and the OASIS mission, where space technology is used to track subterranean lakes in the Sahara.
What to expect
Through expert-led sessions, industry-specific content, and valuable networking, this event provides a unique avenue to unlock the data and AI innovations that will drive your business forward.
Trends and Innovations
Explore the transformative potential of emerging trends, from the rise of intelligent AI agents to the revolutionary applications of synthetic data. Learn how these innovations are reshaping industries and prepare for the AI-driven future.
Optimization and Business Value
Discover how to maximize your AI investment, align initiatives with your business needs, simplify processes, automate tasks, enhance productivity and avoid costly mistakes.
Governance and Regulations
Learn how to build reliable, transparent and ethical AI systems to build confidence and trust and ensure your models comply with AI legislation (i.e. EU AI Act).
Customer Experience, Risk and Fraud Management
Deepen your knowledge in specialized areas such as customer experience, risk modelling and fraud prevention to build robust, future-proof strategies that ensure growth, compliance and strengthen your operational resilience.
General speakers
Speakers
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Agenda
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Agenda
08:30 - 09:30
Registration and Coffee
09:30 - 09:40
Welcome
Hana Kvartova, Regional Director, Central Europe, SAS
09:40 - 10:00
Keynote: Outcomes that Outperform
Discover how SAS is shaping the future of data and AI with breakthrough innovations that push the boundaries of what’s possible. This visionary keynote explores emerging frontiers—including Agentic AI, digital twins, and quantum computing—and sets the tone for how businesses can lead with productivity, performance, and trust.
Patrick Xhonneux, Senior Vice President, Marketing, SAS.
10:00 - 10:05
Special Conversation: SAS + Microsoft on the AI Era
Hear a compelling pre-recorded conversation between SAS CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Jim Goodnight and Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella. Together, they explore the transformative impact of the AI era on business, technology, and society.
Jim Goodnight, CEO, SAS
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft
(Recorded Session)
10:05 - 10:40
SAS® Viya® Portfolio Deep Dive
Take a closer look at the SAS Viya platform—including SAS Models and SAS Solutions—designed to help you move from data to decision with speed and scale. See how global customers are unlocking new levels of productivity through powerful, real-world use cases.
Udo Sglavo, Vice President, Applied AI and Modeling, SAS
Federica Citterio, Senior Data Scientists, SAS
10:40 - 11:15
Trustworthy AI & Intelligent Decisioning
Explore how organizations are making confident, responsible decisions with AI that delivers measurable value. This segment includes practical demos and industry-specific examples that bring SAS Intelligent Decisioning to life.
Josefin Rosén, Principal Trustworthy AI Specialist, SAS
11:15 - 11:35
Partners Scaling AI Everywhere
See how SAS Partners are extending the reach of AI across industries, accelerating innovation and maximizing impact. From strategy to deployment, discover how trusted collaborations are making AI accessible and actionable—everywhere, for everyone.
Branislav, Makyta, Channel Sales Lead, Central and Eastern Europe, SAS
11:35 - 12:10
AWARDS CEREMONY - AI Ambassadors Awards
HOST
Marcin Hadyś, Senior Sales Manager, SAS Poland
Miłosz Trawczyński, Consulting Director, SAS Poland
12:10 - 13:00
Lunch and Networking
13:00 - 13:40
KEYNOTE ADDRESS - TBC
13:40 - 14:25
PANEL DISCUSSION - Productivity In Times Of Uncertainty
Marek Grabowski, Director of B2C Customer Value Management, Orange Poland
Artur Skalski, Presales Manager, SAS Poland
14:25 - 14:50
Coffee Break
14:50 - 16:10
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- [SESSION 1] The Power of Practical AI: Achieving Tangible Results
- [SESSION 2] Decoding Data and AI Governance: Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
- [SESSION 3] Applying AI for Proactive Risk and Fraud Management: Real-World Case Studies
16:10 - 16:20
Gathering Break
16:20 - 17:20
CLOSING KEYNOTE - From Conquering Space to Innovations on Earth: Productivity in Extreme Conditions
Artur B. Chmielewski, Scientist, Space Probe Designer, Project Manager, Solar System Space Mission Planning, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
17:20 - 17:25
Closing Remarks
Hana Kvartova, Regional Director, Central Europe, SAS
At a Glance
Bring yourself and your team. We’ll bring the content, inspiration, networking and actionable takeaways.
Keynote Insights
We offer an action-packed day of knowledge and experience sharing during 20+ inspiring presentations. Our featured speakers will present strategic guidance and inspiring ideas.
Breakout Sessions
From technical deep dives to business-specific solutions, you’ll find ways to solve your toughest challenges. Expect detailed examples of data and AI projects, based on customer success stories.
Networking Opportunities
Our conference will host >300 business leaders and experts. You will benefit from valuable connections and meaningful discussions that spark new ideas and collaborations.
Location
It is a truly unique setting where the echoes of history meet the forward momentum of innovation.
Hotel Verte Warsaw
Autograph Collection Hotels
Podwale 3A 00-252 Warsaw
@OpenStreetMap
Registration
Secure your seat by completing the registration form. Please note that spaces are limited, and we may not be able to accommodate all registrations. You will receive a confirmation email if your registration is accepted. Participation in the conference is complimentary.
We look forward to welcoming you to the SAS Innovate on Tour in Warsaw!
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