The moderators briefly summarize each World Café and present the key findings.
Senior Director DevOps & Intelligent Automation, Fortrea
Cristina Duta, Director of Intelligent Automation on a global level at Aecom, is an innovative leader with an extensive experience in technology, consulting, intelligent automation and thought leadership. She holds an MSc and a PhD in Computer Science and capitalizes on more than 12 years of experience in Software Development and Intelligent Automation, delivering significant Digital Transformation programs across Life Science, Banking and Manufacturing companies. Cristina is an IA professional focused on extending, enriching and empowering organizations in having a digital mindset for the future of work. She is an Executive Member of the Intelligent Automation Congress and a member within VOCAL Council and regularly shares her knowledge at global and industry-led events.
Senior Automation Engineer for Finance (RPA), BASF
Rodson Varella is a Senior Automation Engineer at BASF, where he designs and implements scalable automation solutions to enhance financial reporting, audit routines, and compliance. With over 15 years of experience in finance process optimization and certifications in Lean methodologies, SAP, SQL, and RPA, Rodson bridges financial expertise with cutting-edge technology. He specializes in CI/CD pipeline architecture, financial data automation, and GenAI solutions. His mission is to drive operational excellence and enable innovation across finance functions in global organizations.
Head of AI Automation Platform, Continental AG
Stefan Hassmann is the Service Owner and Head of the central Process Automation Platform at Continental. With 17 years of professional experience in IT service management and automation, he has held key roles at Hewlett-Packard, Materna, and Continental, driving innovative solutions and operational excellence.
Senior Solution Architect, MAXXYS AG
Michael Böhm has been working in the field of Information Technology for more than 30 years. In his role as Senior Solution Architect, he is responsible for analyzing, designing and supporting the implementation of complex IT projects. As a trainer (certified as a Virtual Classroom Trainer), he imparts in-depth knowledge and explains scenarios using examples from customer projects.
IT Presales Consultant, Maxxys AG
Sebastian is an IT Presales Consultant at MAXXYS AG. Over the past 20 years, he has gained extensive experience in the areas of IT service management, enterprise storage and IT infrastructure through his work in various international companies and industries.
Citizen Development Program Lead, Takeda
Anna Hlaváčová is the Citizen Development Program Lead at Takeda, where she spearheads the company's global citizen development strategy. With over three years at Takeda, she has transitioned from a Senior RPA Developer to her current leadership role, focusing on empowering employees through low-code/no-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Anna has been instrumental in migrating automation initiatives from UiPath to Power Platform, fostering a community of citizen developers, and organizing workshops, trainings, and hackathons to promote automation awareness. Her efforts have significantly contributed to building a thriving citizen development community within Takeda.
Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, providing clinical development and consulting services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from Labcorp, Fortrea operates in over 90 countries with approximately 16,000 employees. The company supports drug development across all phases and specializes in therapeutic areas like oncology, CNS, and rare diseases.
BASF, one of the world's largest chemical companies, is a global leader in sustainable solutions for agriculture, nutrition, chemicals, and materials. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, BASF is committed to creating chemistry for a sustainable future. Through innovation and collaboration, BASF develops products and solutions that address the challenges of today and tomorrow, striving to improve quality of life while preserving natural resources. With a presence in over 90 countries, BASF leverages its expertise in chemistry to contribute to a more sustainable and resilient world.
Continental AG is a leading global technology company specializing in mobility solutions. Founded in 1871, the company develops innovative technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility, including tires, automotive safety systems, and advanced vehicle automation. With over 200,000 employees across 58 countries, Continental is committed to shaping the future of mobility through innovation, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology.
At MAXXYS AG, we specialize in IT automation, helping businesses streamline their digital processes with cutting-edge solutions. As an independent IT software system integrator, we leverage Broadcom’s Automic Automation to optimize IT workloads, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
Our automation solutions integrate seamlessly into hybrid IT environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective operations. From analysis to implementation and ongoing support, we provide end-to-end automation strategies that drive digital transformation and boost competitiveness.
With over 20 years of expertise, we empower organizations to maximize their IT potential, making automation a key enabler of business success.
At MAXXYS AG, we specialize in IT automation, helping businesses streamline their digital processes with cutting-edge solutions. As an independent IT software system integrator, we leverage Broadcom’s Automic Automation to optimize IT workloads, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
Our automation solutions integrate seamlessly into hybrid IT environments, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-effective operations. From analysis to implementation and ongoing support, we provide end-to-end automation strategies that drive digital transformation and boost competitiveness.
With over 20 years of expertise, we empower organizations to maximize their IT potential, making automation a key enabler of business success.
Takeda is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a strong presence in more than 80 countries. The company focuses on delivering transformative treatments in key therapeutic areas such as oncology, rare diseases, neuroscience, and gastroenterology, while also investing in plasma-derived therapies and vaccines. Takeda combines innovation with a deep commitment to patients, people, and the planet. In recent years, the company has embraced digital transformation by leveraging automation, data, and low-code technologies to increase agility and efficiency across its operations.
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