We’re thrilled to announce that the agenda for the highly anticipated Semantic Layer Symposium is now finalized! This event will bring together top minds in data management and industry leaders to explore the evolving role of Semantic Layers in organizations.

With just five weeks to go, excitement is building as we prepare to gather in Munich on October 17th, at the iconic Bayerischer Hof Hotel.

With the agenda now finalized, we invite you to secure your spot and be a part of this fantastic event. Tickets are limited, so don’t wait—register now, and join us for a day of learning, innovation, and networking. 

Register here, and download our agenda here!

Why Attend?

This one-of-a-kind symposium offers attendees actionable insights on how to leverage Semantic Layers to connect and optimize organizational data and knowledge, enhancing decision-making, operational efficiency, and insight generation. 

Join us to:

• Learn practical strategies for creating a more intelligent enterprise through better data integration;
• Gain firsthand knowledge from expert speakers on how to implement semantic standards and improve data interoperability; and
• Hear about real-world case studies showcasing the transformative potential of Semantic Layers across various industries.

Highlights of the Day

• Expert Panels, Sessions, & Keynotes: Hear from data leaders like Malcolm Hawker, Tiankai Feng, Daniel Canter, Lulit Tesfaye, Andreas Blumauer, Atanas Kiryakov, David Clarke, and Peter Hopfgartner who will share their experiences and best practices.
• Networking Reception: End the day with a relaxed networking session at the Bayerischer Hof rooftop bar, overlooking Munich’s skyline.

Get to Know our Speakers!  

• Malcolm Hawker – Malcolm Hawker is a thought leader in the fields of Data Strategy, Master Data Management (MDM), and Data Governance. As a former Gartner analyst, Malcolm has authored industry-defining research and has consulted some of the largest businesses in the world on their enterprise data and analytics strategies. Having served as a Chief Product Officer, Head of IT, and strategic business consultant, Malcolm is an industry leader with over 25 years’ experience at the forefront of data-enabled business transformations. Malcolm is a frequent public speaker on data and analytics best practices, and he cherishes the opportunity to share practical and actionable insights on how companies can achieve their strategic imperatives by improving their approach to data management.
  

• Daniel Canter – ​​Daniel Canter is the ASML Learning and Knowledge Management Center of Expertise Knowledge Management Lead with 25 years’ experience in research, market intelligence, strategy and knowledge management. Daniel has an in depth understand of the data, information and knowledge inside organizations and how it is applied to drive business decisions. He has spent much of his career applying knowledge management for the improvement and development of organizations and people. During his career Daniel has been successful in developing enterprise taxonomies, content libraries, knowledge management systems, engaged communities of practice and many other of the tools of knowledge management. Daniel has worked mostly for Global companies, many of which are household names, and now heads up the central ASML knowledge management team.
  
• Dr. Norbert Gergely – Dr. Norbert Gergely is the Head of Data Architecture and Lifecycle at Zeiss Group. He has advanced data management and architecture experience across roles at MAN Truck & Bus, Vodafone, and Sky Germany. His expertise spans over server-less architectures, cloud migrations, and governance, significantly impacting data strategy and operations. Inside Zeiss, his team is responsible for developing data oriented self-service capabilities integrated in inward customer facing applications, thus supporting the adoption in the area of data lifecycle and product management, metadata management, and semantics.

• Tiankai Feng – Tiankai Feng is the Data Strategy & Data Governance Lead at Thoughtworks Europe. With 10+ years experience in Data Analytics, Data Governance and Data Strategy, he found a passion for the human aspect of data: how to collaborate, communicate and be creative around data. He is the author of “Humanizing Data Strategy”, and is passionate about making data more understood, approachable and fun through unconventional methods like music and memes.
  

• Lulit Tesfaye – Lulit Tesfaye is a Partner and the VP for Knowledge & Data Services at Enterprise Knowledge, LLC., the largest global consultancy dedicated to Knowledge and Information management. Lulit brings over 15 years of experience leading diverse information and data management initiatives, specializing in technologies and integrations. Lulit is most recently focused on employing advanced Enterprise AI and semantic capabilities for optimizing enterprise data and information assets.
• Industry-leading technical panelists, including: 
  • Andreas Blumauer – CEO & Founder – Semantic Web Company 
  • Atanas Kiryakov – CEO & Founder – Ontotext 
  • David Clarke – Executive Vice President Semantic Graph Technology – Squirro 
  • Peter Hopfgartner – CEO – Ontopic