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What is the annual data summit all about?
In today's data-saturated business landscape, becoming a truly data-driven organisation is crucial for success. But what distinguishes the leaders from the rest? Join us for an enlightening half-day event where industry experts will unpack the five key characteristics of flourishing data-informed organisations. We'll delve into practical strategies and real-world solutions—from data accessibility and governance to AI implementation—that empower both decision-makers and technical practitioners. Whether you're a Head of Business Intelligence, a Data Analytics leader, or an Analyst Team lead, this event offers valuable insights to boost your organisation's data capabilities.
Agenda
08:30 - 9:30 Welcome & Breakfast
09:30 - 9:50 Streamlining Data: Accessibility with Governance in Agile Analytics
It all starts with data! Whether the data your organisation needs resides in databases or software as a service applications there is a good chance it is not where your users need it to be. An agile organisation will seek to give employees access to the information they need when they need it, however with data spread across multiple applications the need to centralise data for analysis has never been more important. Our first session of the day will look at four key areas of data engineering and the tools needed to build a modern data stack which addresses data accessibility while maintaining governance and security.
10:00 - 10:20 From Insight to Action: Elevating Dashboards to Decision-Making Tools
Unlock the power of your data with our session on "Elevating Dashboards for Informed Decision Making." Discover design best practices, visualisation techniques, enhanced user experience and performance optimisation to transform your dashboards into strategic tools that will drive smarter, faster, and more informed decisions.
10:30 - 10:50 Reaching New Heights: Harnessing Cloud Technologies for Robust Analytics
This session will explore how modern cloud analytics platforms can be leveraged to empower organisations to achieve availability, scalability and data democratisation. Learn how to harness these technologies, enabling robust analytics and driving informed decision-making across the enterprise.
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee/Tea Break
11:30 - 11:50 Data to the People: Fostering a Data-Savvy Workforce
This session will reveal The Information Lab's three-pillar strategy for organisational data success. You'll learn how to implement effective self-paced learning resources, cultivate dynamic community learning experiences, and provide crucial on-demand support. Gain actionable insights to empower your team, boost engagement, and drive continuous improvement in data skills.
12:00 - 12:20 The AI Opportunity: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Data Analytics
In this session, we'll explore practical applications of generative AI tools for data analysts. Topics will include:
Enhancing learning and development with AI.
Testing the effectiveness of your AI models.
Expanding the possibilities within data analytics using AI
12:30 - 13:30 Networking lunch
Interested in attending?
Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights and network with industry peers. Join us to explore how you can transform your organisation's approach to data and analytics. Spaces are limited, so sign up today to let us know you are interested in attending the event, using your work email address, and we'll be in touch shortly as to whether your application has been successful.