CINTONA

Agenda

15 September 2026

AI Transformation in the Pharma Industry

Why the biggest challenge today is no longer AI technology itself, but deploying and scaling it successfully across the enterprise. How business expertise, AI know-how and systems understanding must come...
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Harita Byluppala, Novartis

Learn from Real Life Experience at Global Scale on how to Operationalize AI in 3 Steps (Siemens internal case)

Embed AI as part of your new normal. Embed latest General AI in all your workflow. Demonstrate financial impact with target initiatives.
Thomas Frendo, Siemens

From AI Pilots to Business Impact: What It Really Takes to Scale AI

Why most AI initiatives never move beyond the pilot stage – and how to avoid the common pitfalls. Why governance, trusted data and automated end-to-end processes matter more than the...
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Holger Spielberger, ex GF Piping Systems
11:15 - 11:45

Networking Session 1

11:45 - 12:15

Networking Session 2

12:15 - 12:45

Networking Session 3

12:45 - 13:15

Networking Session 4

13:15 - 14:00

Lunch

14:00 - 14:30

Networking Session 5

14:30 - 15:00

Networking Session 6

15:00 - 15:30

Networking Session 7

15:30 - 16:00

Networking Session 8

Multi-Agent Systems as a New Operating Model

From Co-Pilots to Agent Teams: What agentic AI means for senior leaders and where the real business value lies. Beyond Chatbots: What sets AI agents apart from co-pilots – and...
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Clemen, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)

Data & AI Strategy and Use Cases in The Canton of Basel-Stadt

Developing and implementing a data strategy in the public sector. Building a data and AI platform as part of a hybrid architecture. AI governance. Technology stack. AI trainings for the...
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Philipp Klett, Canton Basel-Stadt

AI and Data Analytics in Marketing: Strategic Aspects, Methods, Use Cases

How AI is transforming marketing from campaign execution to real-time customer understanding and decision-making. Combining AI, analytics and human judgment to create more relevant customer experiences and stronger business results....
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Anubha Shukla, Philip Morris International
18:15

Apéro at the Hotel Bar

16 September 2026

Making AI Useful in Everyday Work at Axpo

Practical lessons from Axpo’s AI journey. How to identify meaningful use cases. How to support employees and leaders using AI. How to balance innovation with governance. How to create the...
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Anaig Maréchal, Axpo

Introducing a New Methodology for Discovering and Assessing AI Use Cases Across the Enterprise

A structured methodology for identifying AI opportunities across business functions instead of relying on isolated ideas and experiments. How to assess and prioritize AI use cases based on business value,...
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Prof. Dr. Knut Hinkelmann, FHNW

Creating Business Value with Data & AI: From Strategic Intent to Scalable Execution

Navigating the 2026 Intelligence Ecosystem: Key trends shaping data, AI, and digital transformation. Building Data-First Organizations: The maturity pillars required for scalable innovation. From Strategy to Execution: Critical success factors...
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Dr. Farhoodeh Zamani, Kenvue
11:15 - 11:45

Networking Session 1

11:45 - 12:15

Networking Session 2

12:15 - 12:45

Networking Session 3

12:45 - 13:15

Networking Session 4

13:15 - 14:00

Lunch

Scaling AI Initiatives that Deliver Business Value

Moving from proof-of-concept to enterprise-wide adoption without losing momentum. Identifying high-impact AI use cases that improve efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes. Creating the organizational foundations to scale AI successfully across...
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Ulrike Sampermans, X-FAB Group

AI Automation: A Perspective for the Manufacturing Industry

AI is only as good as the data behind it: how to unlock value from manufacturing, quality and operational data at scale. From analytics to automation: using AI to transform...
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Alessandro Crippa, dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH)

AI in Commercial Planning and Pricing Strategies

Moving from static pricing models to AI-driven pricing strategies that adapt to changing market conditions and customer behavior. How AI helps organizations make better commercial decisions across pricing, forecasting and...
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Adam Owczarski, Oriflame Cosmetics
16:15 - 16:45

Networking Session 5

16:45 - 17:15

Networking Session 6

17:15 - 17:45

Networking Session 7