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Data Innovation Summit Weekly:
Empowering Insights & Inspiration
Welcome to the latest weekly edition of our Data Innovation Summit newsletter! As we eagerly count down to this monumental event, we’re thrilled to unveil another week brimming with groundbreaking insights and transformative discussions, curated to deepen your understanding of data’s and AI’s transformative power.
KEYNOTE Session Spotlight
Join us in welcoming Toby Balfre, Vice President of Field Engineering for the EMEA region at Databricks, as one of our Keynote Speakers. Toby brings over five years of expertise from Databricks, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the EMEA office and leading technical field operations. With a rich background in data science and analytics, Toby’s insights promise to illuminate the path forward in our data-driven landscape.
New Speakers on Board
Join us for an enlightening session titled “How Dremio’s Federation Layer Helps Power Scania’s Datamesh,” where Naveen Jose, Senior Data Engineer, and Paul Zubin Thomas, Lead Data Architect for Data Mesh at Scania, will delve into the intricacies of Scania’s decentralized structure and its adoption of various cloud providers. As the demand for analytical data surges, Scania embarked on a Datamesh strategy in 2022 to facilitate cross-domain/cloud analytics.
On the other track, discover how to Ensure Trust and Transparency in Your AI Initiatives with Michael Moulsdale, Senior Product Manager at Alation. In this session, Michael will explore the challenges Data Science teams face in maximizing the value of AI initiatives, including data availability, quality, and compliance issues. Gain insights into the significance of data intelligence, culture, and governance for AI success, the importance of using accurate data for training models, and strategies for maintaining trusted, governed datasets and AI models.
Alexander Grima, from the Data & Analytics Office at GKN Aerospace Engines, is bringing an insightful session titled “Byte-Sized Bridges: Connecting Code and Commerce,” where he will explore the disconnect between business and technical users in data-driven organizations. Alexander will address common challenges hindering the realization of data’s full potential, emphasizing the importance of translating technical language into business terms and vice versa.
New Workshop Added
Dive deeper into data product strategy with Tom Codling and Mehul Modha from Alation as they conduct an immersive workshop on “Maximizing Business Value: A Data Products”. Explore the intricate dynamics of data exchange and discover how Alation enhances accessibility, understandability, and trustworthiness, paving the way for innovation and informed decision-making.
New Partner Collaborations
Last but not least, we’re excited to welcome S&P Global on board as our newest partner! Their expertise in data and analytics will undoubtedly enrich our collective journey towards data empowerment and innovation.
As we gear up for the Data Innovation Summit, let’s seize the opportunity to unlock new horizons in data empowerment. Stay tuned for more updates and enrich your data journey with us!
Sincerely,
Your Hyperight team