Plenary Track Overview

The plenary sessions at ADRF25 bring the entire community together to discuss the most pressing issues, share bold ideas, and explore the future of data, research, and innovation.

What to Expect

  • Inspiring Keynotes: Leading voices from research, government, and industry will share insights on digital transformation, responsible data use, and innovation for the public good.

  • Big Picture Themes: Plenary topics span governance, ethics, AI and data infrastructure, and collaborative approaches across sectors.

  • Panel Discussions: Experts and practitioners will debate challenges and opportunities shaping the data ecosystem.

  • Interactive Q&A: Participants will have the chance to engage directly with speakers and panelists.

Why Attend

Plenary sessions set the tone for the conference, offering a shared space to reflect, challenge ideas, and spark connections that carry into workshops, networking, and future collaborations.

Plenary Sessions Condensed Agenda

Day 1, 23 September, 2025

TimeSession TitleSpeakers
08:30-08:45

Opening of ADRF25

Maryline Fiaschi

CEO, Science Business

08:45-09:30

Introduction of the situation of Europe and
discussion about the current challenges and
key actions.

Marianne Wilhelmsen
State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Digitalization and Public Governance

Nabil Belbachir
Research Director, NORCE

Anna Domènech Abella
Head of innovation, Celsa Group

Ieva Martinkenaite
Vice president for AI and Digitalization, Telenor

11:15 - 12:00

Attractiveness of Europe: How to make Europe
attractive to skills, talents and investors in
ADR?

Maryline Fiaschi
CEO, Science Business

Lucilla Sioli
Director - EU AI Office

Anne Kjersti Fahlvik
Executive Director - Innovation in Industry and the Public Sector Research Council of Norway

Edith-Clare Hall

Frontier Specialist - Advance Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Tjibbe Bouma
Founder and Strategic Advisor - SPRINT Robotics

14:05 - 14:50

Security and Resilience in Europe - Opportunities and Challenges

Maryline Fiaschi
CEO, Science Business

Dr. Ignacio Montiel-Sanchez
Policy Advisor - European Commission, DG DEFIS

Camilla Stoltenberg
CEO, NORCE

Olivier Coudray
Head of Robotics Development, Airbus

Stine Vatneberg
VP, Operations and Technology, Equinor

Day 2, 24 September, 2025

TimeSession TitleSpeakers
13:30-14:30

Innovation with ADR: The potential of up-and-
coming startups in Europe/

Hedi Karray
AI Program Manager, EIC

Karim Nuria
CEO and Founder, SICS

Dr. Philip Hutchkinson
Senior AI Strategist, AppliedAI

Maria Elena Cheng
R&D Program Manager, Multiverse Computing S.L.

14:45-15:30

Success stories in creating value with ADR convergence

Maryline Fiaschi
CEO, ISWA

Niko Vuokko
AMD, SiloAi

Kimmo Koski
CEO, CSC, Lumi

Øystein Larsen

VP Life Cycle Services, Aker Solutions

15:30-15:45

Closing Remarks: Perspectives,

recommendations and actions to be taken

Emanuela Girardi
President, ADRA