Get ready to explore the future of business analytics at our Next‑Gen Cognos Analytics Comes to You session in the IBM Innovation Studio Amsterdam!

This is where innovation meets insight—an opportunity to experience firsthand how the newest capabilities in business analytics and data visualization are transforming decision‑making across organizations.

You’ll also have the unique opportunity to connect with the IBM Cognos Analytics Global Leadership Team, who will share their expertise on go‑to‑market strategy, product development, and the future roadmap. 

And... meet our IBM Cognos Analytics business partners at the information market, during the breaks.

Agenda

12:30 – 13:00 Walk-in with Coffee & visit of Partner Market

13:00 - 13:05 Welcome by TeamNL

13:05 – 13:50 Cognos Roadmap - Rachel Su

Modernization with Cognos 12: Making the platform cloud‑ready, scalable, and future‑proof. What does this mean for customers? Easier upgrades, containerization, and a stronger foundation to build AI‑driven solutions.

13:50 – 14:30 watsonx.bi – Stephen Green 

AI‑powered self‑service analytics: Empower your users with intuitive analytics tools that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify data exploration and preparation. Watsonx.bi answers user questions in natural language—instantly generating visualizations and dashboards. It’s no longer just about reporting; it’s about descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive insights that speak human.

14:30 – 15:00 Break & visit of Partner Market

15:00 – 16:00 Cognos Deployment options - Greg McDonald together with ING

Discover your options for deploying the containerized version of Cognos Analytics in your preferred cloud environment. And learn how ING is deploying Cognos into their Cloud environment.

16:00 – 17:30 Happy Hour & visit of Partner Market

Reserve your seat for the Next-Gen Cognos Analytics, and do not hesitate to contact Ilse Pelzer in case you have any questions regarding the event; Ilse_Pelzer@nl.ibm.com

Logistics

• Date: Monday April 13th, 2026
• Location: IBM Innovation Studio 
• Address: Johan Huizingalaan 765, 1066 VH Amsterdam
• Parking: on-site parking for all visitors (free of charge)