{"id":9255,"date":"2026-09-29T08:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/?post_type=event&#038;p=9255"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:33:00","slug":"knowit-next-building-resilience-in-an-era-of-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/upcloud.com\/global\/events\/knowit-next-building-resilience-in-an-era-of-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Knowit Next: Building Resilience in an Era of Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can organizations maintain their competitive edge when disruptions are increasing and transformation needs to happen faster than ever?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join UpCloud at Knowit Next 2026 for an executive-level event exploring how digital resilience and sovereignty can strengthen business continuity, competitiveness and growth in a rapidly changing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the event will be held mainly in Finnish, with selected sessions in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date and time:<\/strong> November 4, 2026 \u2022 08:00\u201313:00 EET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> St. George Wintergarden, Helsinki<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language<\/strong>: Finnish, English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence and technology dependencies are affecting businesses faster than many organizations can adapt their operating models. At the same time, leaders are expected to make quicker decisions in an environment where uncertainty and dependencies continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event will examine how these capabilities can also support competitive advantage, enable growth and help organizations operate confidently in a changing market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the event, you will hear how organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare for emerging business and technology dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build continuity in a rapidly changing operating environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transform without compromising security or control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain their competitiveness as risks increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen control over their AI, data and technology choices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme includes keynote presentations, real-world cases and expert discussions, followed by an opportunity to continue the conversation over lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>08:00\u201309:00 \u2014 Registration, breakfast and networking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:00\u201309:05 \u2014 Welcome and opening remarks<\/strong><br>Jesse Kamras, Host<br>Mikko J\u00e4rvenkyl\u00e4, Co-host<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:05\u201309:40 \u2014 Keynote: Decision-making capability is the new operational resilience<\/strong><br>Sami Luokkam\u00e4ki, VP, Architecture, Data &amp; AI, Kesko<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:40\u201309:55 \u2014 The Digital Iron Curtain: Cloud, geopolitics and the battle for European sovereignty<\/strong><br>Jan Mickos, Managed Services Director, DNV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:55\u201310:10 \u2014 Case: Why owning your AI matters<\/strong><br>Alex Vieler-Porter, Chief Revenue Officer, UpCloud<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:10\u201310:40 \u2014 Coffee break and networking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10:40\u201311:15 \u2014 Case: Resilience is built through collaboration between organizations<\/strong><br>Anssi K\u00e4rkk\u00e4inen, Director General, National Cyber Security Centre Finland, Traficom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:15\u201311:45 \u2014 Keynote: How to benefit from ecosystems without losing control<\/strong><br>Antti Alsela, Chief Commercial Officer, Knowit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:45\u201312:00 \u2014 Closing summary<\/strong><br>Jesse Kamras, Host<br>Mikko J\u00e4rvenkyl\u00e4, Co-host<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12:00\u201313:00 \u2014 Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:00 \u2014 Event concludes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gain strategic insights into resilience, sovereignty and business continuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how geopolitical and technological developments are reshaping business decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how leading organizations prepare for new dependencies and emerging risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how to innovate while maintaining security and control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hear why greater ownership of AI infrastructure and data matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can organizations maintain their competitive edge when disruptions are increasing and transformation needs to happen faster than ever? 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