Takeoff Tuesday : October 28th - “State of the Union: Industrial Data in Transition” w / Petteri Vainikka
Takeoff Tuesday: “State of the Union: Industrial Data in Transition”
📅 October 28
🎤 Featuring Petteri Vainikka, EMEA President at Cognite
📍 Aker Tech House Auditorium, Open to all
🕙 Takeoff is at 10:00
Join us for Takeoff Tuesday this October as we welcome Petteri Vainikka, EMEA President at Cognite, for an unmissable session on the current and future state of industrial data maturity.
With deep experience at the crossroads of Operational Technology (OT), Information Technology (IT), and AI, Petteri will deliver a powerful “State of the Union” address, diving into the growing maturity gap between fast-moving startups and the evolving digital readiness of industrial players.
As data becomes a core strategic asset:
How do we unlock its full potential?
How can we bridge the bold ambitions of innovation with the practical realities of infrastructure?
Expect sharp insights, practical frameworks, and a space for open conversation and questions.
About the Speaker
Petteri Vainikka is EMEA President at Cognite, following several years as the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. With over 20 years of experience in both consumer and enterprise SaaS, Petteri has built a career at the intersection of transformational technologies and their commercial applications.
Before joining Cognite, he held senior roles in product management, marketing, sales, and general management at companies such as Rovio, Cxense, and Ardoq. He holds a master’s degree in technology from Aalto University in Helsinki.
Who Should Attend?
This session is built for founders, operators, technologists, and corporate leaders navigating the rapidly changing industrial landscape.
✨ Let’s explore how data-driven strategies can fuel growth, drive transformation, and build the industrial future—now.