Noud Donders

In this session, Noud Donders, Formerly Maersk’s Head of Platform, explores how AI is reshaping the product development lifecycle across enterprise environments. Drawing from real-world implementation and scale, he shares how democratised data insights and rapid prototyping can unlock business value through:

• Leveraging AI to shorten iteration cycles and accelerate product delivery.

• Enabling business teams to act on data through accessible, insight-driven platforms.

• Scaling AI initiatives by identifying and empowering the right cross-functional roles.

• Translating domain knowledge into tangible outcomes through fast, feedback-rich prototyping.

While every industry has its individual issues, the challenges of platform engineering in enterprise contexts has significant overlap. This panel brings together leaders from diverse sectors to share what’s working - and what’s not.

• Hear how platform priorities differ across finance, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Discover shared challenges around tooling, skills, and cultural adoption.
• Explore unique innovations and practices that can be borrowed cross-industry.
• Learn how different contexts shape team design, platform scope, and success metrics.

Manufacturing companies are embracing digital platforms to stay competitive - but they bring a different set of challenges. Join this panel to hear how engineering leaders are translating platform best practices into industrial environments.

• Explore platform strategies that work within long innovation cycles and physical constraints.
• Identify resistance points across non-technical teams and regulated processes.
• Learn how digital platforms are driving smarter production, traceability, and agility.

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