About this session

Is your data debt holding you back? Data is the lifeblood of modern business but when legacy systems, outdated architectures, and quick-fix solutions pile up, they create a burden that slows progress. In a landscape where data agility is crucial, how do you break free from data debt and build a foundation that supports speed, scalability, and trust?

Join top IT and data executives from across Europe and the Nordics in a dynamic, peer-driven conversation. You will delve into how leading organizations are confronting data debt head-on reimagining integrations, cutting redundant platforms, and designing data ecosystems that are sustainable and future-ready. Through smaller breakout groups, you will exchange insights, share challenges, and debate solutions that work in real-world contexts.

We highly encourage you to prepare any questions you may have on this topic beforehand and use this forum as a valuable opportunity to learn how others in similar positions at different companies approach this topic.

Key Discussion Themes:

1. Untangling Complex Data Infrastructures
• How are data leaders identifying hidden debt across systems, pipelines, and processes and where do they start?
• What are the most effective strategies for uncovering bottlenecks and pinpointing obsolete systems?
• How do you quantify the cost of outdated architectures and legacy integrations?

2. Modernization Without Business Disruption
• What practical approaches are helping teams transition from legacy platforms to cloud-native environments without sacrificing continuity?
• How can IT leaders balance innovation and stability when rebuilding the data backbone?
• What are the real-world challenges in migrating critical data assets while keeping operations running smoothly?

3. From Patchwork to Proactive
• How can organizations embed sustainability into their data operations to reduce the long-term cost of quick fixes?
• What frameworks help minimize technical debt while maintaining data accessibility and compliance?
• How do successful organizations shift from reactive maintenance to proactive management?