Keynote speaker: Making it Real: Generative AI in the Enterprise
28 September 2023 | 09.05h to 09.50h
In his keynote, Jens will focus on lessons learned and key takeaways from 50+ customer engagements over the course of 2023. Where do we see success, what kind of blockers have we encountered and how do organizations need to reshape their Data and Application strategy to benefit from Generative AI technology.
JENS HANSEN
General Manager EMEA – Data & AI of Microsoft
Jens Hansen is responsible for the growth of the Data and Artificial Intelligence Azure Solution Business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In that role, he is responsible for overall go-to-market, strategic planning, shaping growth initiatives, and supporting customers to achieve success with Microsoft Data & AI solutions.
Jens rejoined Microsoft in 2020 after a four-year stint at Salesforce, where he served as Vice President EMEA and was responsible for the Analytics, AI and Productivity business of Salesforce in the region. Jens also served as Member of the German Leadership Team, Leader of the Innovation Hub in Berlin and Member of the Cloud Sales Leadership Team EMEA. Previously, he served as Worldwide Enterprise Sales Strategy Leader for Microsoft’s Cloud + Enterprise business, based in Redmond. Jens started his career in the early 2000s when he co-founded Hansen Group AG and grew the company as CEO to a leading consultancy in Germany, focused on Enterprise Data Management and Business Intelligence.