Malmö, Sweden
Clarion Hotel Malmö Live
Dag Hammarskjöld Square 2
211 18, Malmo, Sweden
Join us in September 2026 for Connected i2 Nordics in Malmö, Sweden, bringing together the Nordic i2 community across operational, technical and leadership roles.
Registration begins at 9:00AM Monday 28th September with Opening Remarks at 11:00AM. The event ends at 16:00PM Tuesday 29th September.
The event is invite only and places are limited.
View the agenda below.
This event is designed for professionals who need to turn complex, high-volume information into decisions that stand up to scrutiny.
You will benefit from attending if your role involves:
The event brings together practitioners, IT specialists and senior decision makers to share practical approaches to:
Across two days, the programme combines practical sessions focused on analytical workflows, technical enablement and real-world use of i2.
You can expect a mix of:
Time is built in for questions and peer exchange, helping you connect each session to your own priorities and challenges.
You can shape your time around the sessions most relevant to your responsibilities, whether that is advanced analysis, technical delivery or commercial and financial investigations.
The event takes place at Clarion Hotel Malmö Live, a central conference venue with multiple meeting rooms, breakout spaces and on-site restaurants and bars, making it easy to continue conversations between sessions.
The first day concludes with evening networking at the venue’s Skybar, providing a relaxed setting to continue discussions and build relationships with peers from across the region.
Malmö is easy to reach from across the region, with strong rail connections and nearby international air routes. Many travellers choose to fly into Copenhagen Airport and take the direct train to Malmö, which is quick and straightforward.
By the end of Connected i2 Nordics, you will leave with:
09:00 - 11:00 |
Registration OpensInformal networking and registration, with refreshments. |
11:00 - 11:15 |
Welcome & HousekeepingMaria Fürst, Territory Manager. |
11:15 - 11:45 |
Welcome AddressHear from Gavin Shepheard, Executive Vice President. |
11:45 - 12:15 |
Shaping i2’s Future - TogetherDiscover where i2 is heading, the strategic choices guiding our direction, and why our customer community is essential to making them successful. Lead by Richard Helson, Director of Strategy and Nadia Tuominen, Community Champion. |
12:15 - 13:00 |
i2 AmplifyHear about i2 Amplify with Nadia Tuominen, Community Champion. |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:00 - 14:30 |
Professional Services - A Technical Handrail to SuccessThink of Professional Services as the technical handrail that supports customers from concept to operational success. Our teams combine architecture, integration, data engineering, analytics, training and bespoke development expertise to help customers tackle complex challenges and unlock new capabilities with confidence. Lead by Sam Wicks, Director of Services, and Phil Leaper, Professional Services Manager. |
14:30 - 15:00 |
Beyond the Basics: Bespoke, Scenario-Based, and Accredited i2 TrainingKelly Lyons, Training Consultant and Fraser Patrick, Defence Industry Leader and Head of Wargaming, map the full breadth of i2 training: from standard, feature-based courses, to bespoke, scenario-based training and wargaming, to joint user–technical workshops designed to bring your analytical and technical communities closer together. |
15:00 - 15:30 |
Break |
15:30 - 16:00 |
2026 i2 PortfolioA review of 2026 across the i2 Portfolio, highlighting what has been delivered to date, what is due in the October Release and what we will be moving onto post release. We then lead into an AI-specific review, highlighting where we have delivered value in this space and what the immediate future looks like before we look at the strategic AI space in the breakout sessions on day 2. Lead by Mary Moriani, Director of Research and Matt Jones, Product Manager. |
16:00 - 16:30 |
Guest SpeakerAsterios Almpanakis from European Anti-Fraud Office. |
16:30 - 17:00 |
Guest SpeakerMagnus Andersson from Swedish Police Authority/Lund University. |
17:00 - 17:15 |
Closing RemarksDave Dixon, Vice President of Sales. |
18:30 - 20:00 |
Networking & DrinksEnjoy networking drinks and nibbles. |
20:00 - Late |
Conference DinnerJoin the i2 team for a five-course dinner at the Skybar, overlooking the stunning Malmö skyline. |
09:00 - 09:30 |
Welcome to Day TwoHear from Dave Dixon, Vice President of Sales and Maria Fürst, Territory Manager. |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Breakout Session OneRoom 4 - i2 in Operations: Defence, Intelligence, and National Security. Room 5 - Shape What Comes Next. Room 6 - The Human Advantage. Room 7 - Integration and Intelligence Workflows. |
10:30 - 11:00 |
Break |
11:00 - 12:00 |
Breakout Session Twoi2 Suite |
12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch |
13:00 - 14:00 |
Breakout Session Threei2 Suite |
14:00 - 14:30 |
Break |
14:30 - 15:30 |
Breakout Session Fouri2 Suite |
15:30 - 17:00 |
ClosingGavin Shepheard, Executive Vice President. |
Go beyond the breakout sessions and connect directly with the experts who design, develop and support i2 solutions. The i2 Suite is open throughout the event, providing a dedicated space where you can discuss challenges, explore best practices, and get personalised advice from our technical and professional services teams.
From in-depth demonstrations and technical guidance to product feedback and future roadmap conversations, the i2 Suite is designed to help you get even more value from your investment in i2. Whether you're looking for answers, inspiration or practical recommendations, our experts are ready to help.
Delegates can access the i2 Suite in Rooms 1 + 2 on Day Two of the event, no need to book a timeslot.
9:30 - 10:30
What is i2 enabling within Defence & Intelligence organisations Today? And where do we intend to be tomorrow? Join the conversation with four i2 personnel as they share unclassified examples of their experiences sitting alongside & supporting users in their missions.
Speakers:
Dave Dixon (Vice President Sales)
Sam Wicks (Director of Professional Services)
Fraser Patrick (Defence Industry Leader and Head of Wargaming)
11:00 - 12:00
Guest Speaker;
Johan Jakobsson from Swedish Armed Forces
13:00 - 14:00
Shared Realities, Master Questions, and Wicked Problems
Join Fraser Patrick, i2 Group's Defence Lead & Head of Wargaming for an 1-hour, hands-on workshop with i2's human-centric wargaming asset: i2 Salient
Speaker:
Fraser Patrick (Defence Industry Leader and Head of Wargaming)
14:30 - 15:30
Shared Realities, Master Questions, and Wicked Problems
Join Fraser Patrick, i2 Group's Defence Lead & Head of Wargaming for an 1-hour, hands-on workshop with i2's human-centric wargaming asset: i2 Salient
Speaker:
Fraser Patrick (Defence Industry Leader and Head of Wargaming)
9:30 - 10:30
Explore the threats and challenges your organisation may face by 2030, test i2’s strategy against real-world priorities, and identify what matters most for the future.
Speakers:
Richard Helson (Director of Strategy)
Matt Jones (Product Manager)
Stefan Haasmark (Technical Specialist)
11:00 - 12:00
Session where you can see and use some of the latest i2 functionality in an environment, guided by the i2 Professional Services consultancy lead. Discover the latest from the core product and product extensions that are available through professional services, as well as stories from the field where these solutions are being used
Speakers:
Phil Leaper (Professional Services Manager )
Matt Hadfield (Product Manager)
13:00 - 14:00
This is a listening session, not a presentation. Explore the threats and challenges your organisation may face by 2030, test i2’s strategy against real-world priorities, and identify what matters most for the future.
Speakers:
Richard Helson (Director of Strategy)
Stefan Haasmark (Technical Specialist)
14:30 - 15:30
Session where you can see and use some of the latest i2 functionality in an environment, guided by the i2 Professional Services consultancy lead. Discover the latest from the core product and product extensions that are available through professional services, as well as stories from the field where these solutions are being used
Speakers:
Phil Leaper (Professional Services Manager)
Matt Hadfield (Product Manager)
9:30 - 10:30
Thinking, Feeling & Connecting in an Age of AI
At i2 Group, our mission is to support those who protect. That means not just providing technology, but also understanding and supporting the people who use it. In an age of artificial intelligence, uniquely human capabilities are becoming more important, not less. This interactive session explores how critical thinking, embodied cognition, and diverse perspectives contribute to effective problem solving, resilience, and better decision making.
Speaker:
Nadia Touminen (i2 Community Champion)
11:00 - 12:00
Join this interactive demonstration-led session exploring how new iBase automation and quantification capabilities can be combined with Analyst's Notebook to streamline analytical workflows, prioritise high-risk subjects, and uncover hidden relationships. Using practical examples from safeguarding, organised crime and other analytical domains, we'll discuss how automated queries, scoring, indicators and network analysis can support decision-making and early intervention. This is not a hands-on workshop, but there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion, questions, and sharing experiences with fellow analysts.
Speakers:
Matt Jones (Product Manager )
Kelly Lyons (Training Consultant)
13:00 - 14:00
Thinking, Feeling & Connecting in an Age of AI
At i2 Group, our mission is to support those who protect. That means not just providing technology, but also understanding and supporting the people who use it. In an age of artificial intelligence, uniquely human capabilities are becoming more important, not less. This interactive session explores how critical thinking, embodied cognition, and diverse perspectives contribute to effective problem solving, resilience, and better decision making.
Speaker:
Nadia Touminen (i2 Community Champion)
14:30 - 15:30
Join this interactive demonstration-led session exploring how new iBase automation and quantification capabilities can be combined with Analyst's Notebook to streamline analytical workflows, prioritise high-risk subjects, and uncover hidden relationships. Using practical examples from safeguarding, organised crime and other analytical domains, we'll discuss how automated queries, scoring, indicators and network analysis can support decision-making and early intervention. This is not a hands-on workshop, but there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion, questions, and sharing experiences with fellow analysts.
Speakers:
Matt Jones (Product Manager)
Kelly Lyons (Training Consultant)
9:30 - 10:30
Real life use case from European Anti-Fraud Office.
Speakers:
Asterios Almpanakis (Intelligence Analyst)
Nicolas Pierre (Python Developer)
11:00 - 12:00
Find out the possibilities with the i2 platform, based on use cases.
Speaker:
Rafael Verhoogen (Link Specialist)
13:00 - 14:00
Using serious gaming and social networking analysis to understand Analysts decision making process
Speaker:
Magnus Andersson (PhD Student)
14:30 - 15:30
Find out the possibilities with the i2 platform, based on use cases.
Speaker:
Rafael Verhoogen (Link Specialist)
Connected i2 Nordics
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