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12:00pm - 12:40pm
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Building a Modern Data StackModerated by Charles Pelton, Contributing Editor, CIO, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications.
During this interactive session, we’ll explore how you and your fellow attendees approach the task of building data stacks. We’ll cover:
- Components: data warehouses, pipelines, and tools.
- AI, analytics and decision intelligence.
- The role of automation and overall agility.
- Ease of use for business partners.
Pre-registration is required.
| Dealing with Data OverloadModerated by Aaron Goldberg, Contributing Editor, CIO, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications.
During this interactive session, we’ll discuss pragmatic and effective ways to deal with data overload. We’ll examine:
- 1. Who should decide what data is actively integrated and managed?
- 2. What are some common sense ground rules that should inform decisions about adding new data sets?
- 3. Is all data “good” data?
- 4. How does a strategy for a “data layer” or “data fabric” need to be enhanced to help resolve the data overload issue?
- 5. What new tools/platforms/technologies should be considered to help support increasing amounts and types of data?
Pre-registration is required.
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1:00pm-1:45pm
| Data as Superpower: An Optimistic Look at Data and InnovationHilary Mason, Data Scientist in Residence, Accel Partners
A data-driven business has unlocked a superpower. Insights drawn from asking the right questions of data can lead to transformational changes in a business, whereas the wrong lens can lead to a minor tweaks that won’t move the needle. Join data science and startup founder Hilary Mason, who will share her keys for how a company can design for data. She will advise on creating frameworks for developing, innovating and building new products with data, and leaving no data opportunity unexplored
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1:45pm-2:10pm
| Accelerate Innovation with MLBratin Saha, Vice President of Machine Learning, AWS
Join AWS for an exploration of what it takes to become a data-driven organization. With the rise in compute power and data proliferation, machine learning has moved from the periphery to being a core part of businesses and organizations across industries. AWS customers use machine learning and AI services to get deeper insights from their data, make accurate predictions, reduce operational overhead, improve customer experiences, and create entirely new lines of business. In this keynote, you will learn how AWS services can help you move from idea to production with machine learning and an end-to-end data strategy.
Watch a video replay of the session here!
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2:10pm-2:35pm
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Live Discussion: Hilary Mason on Designing for DataHilary Mason, Data Scientist in Residence, Accel Partners
Following her keynote presentation, Hilary Mason will answer your questions about how data science is evolving. She can address emerging technologies, the essential traits of a successful data scientists, and how to encourage more people to become data scientists. Bring you questions, challenges, and predictions for an interactive conversation.
| Enhancing Customer Care via Deep Machine LearningMano Mannoochahr, SVP & Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Travelers
As $34 billion Travelers extends its ‘data-first’ culture beyond traditional risk management, this leading property and casualty insurer is applying AI and deep learning models to “connect the dots” from the exploding ecosystem of non-traditional, emerging data sets to directly improve customer and agent experiences as well as business outcomes. In this session, Chief Data Officer Mano Mannoochahr will discuss how Travelers’ technology and talent investments are reshaping its business future while “allowing us to reimagine daily work on our front lines.”
Interviewed by: Maryfran Johnson, CEO, Maryfran Johnson Media
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2:35pm-2:50pm
| Demo: Qlik Active Intelligence™ Platform in ActionJosh Good, Vice President, Product Marketing Data Analytics, Qlik
All demo, no slides. See the new paradigm of analytics which brings together data integration and analytics in real-time to compel informed action throughout your organization. A single cloud platform, the Qlik Active Intelligence Platform, powered by Qlik Cloud, can move data to where you want it and bring analytics to where your data resides. Learn how to get the most out of your data by using AI for better insights and automations to compel timely action.
Watch a video replay of the session here!
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2:50pm-3:20pm
| Mitigating Bias in Hiring & Other Essential Uses of AIJohn Iwata, Executive Director, The Data and Trust Alliance
The Data & Trust Alliance – a new nonprofit whose membership consists of influential American corporations like Nike, Starbucks, American Express and Meta – is guiding companies on the responsible use of data and intelligent systems. Its initial project tackled the issue of bias in workforce decisions by evaluating technology used to screen job candidates. Join us to hear how the alliance is seeking to develop a new literacy for organizations to help them adopt responsible data and AI practices.
Interviewed by: Beth Kormanik, Manager of Content Development, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications, Inc.
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3:20pm - 3:25pm
| BreakNow’s the time to grab your coffee, visit sponsor booths, or answer a couple of emails.
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3:25pm-3:50pm
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Case Study: Inside Carrier’s Insight-Rich Analytics JourneyGundeep Singh, Executive Director, Digital & Analytics, Carrier Residential and Light Commercial
Carrier Corp. CIO Gundeep Singh explains how the $17 billion heating, air conditioning and refrigeration services company overhauled its data strategy, revolutionizing its operations and shaving costs by millions in the process.
Interviewed by: Julia King, Contributing Editor, Computerworld/CIO, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications
| Moving Fast and Getting Results: Owning Your Data ProjectsRakesh Srinivasan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Petco
Even legacy companies can adopt a nimble mindset to take on big challenges and get results quickly. Join us for an inside look at how Petco has become more data-driven in vital areas such as pricing and recommendation engines. We’ll also explore when to buy solutions vs. build them yourself, how to build up a high-performing data and analytics team, and how to get buy-in across the enterprise.
Interviewed by: Beth Kormanik, Manager of Content Development, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications, Inc.
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3:50pm-4:10pm
| Enabling Real-Time Data & Intelligence for Digital TransformationAlok Pareek, Founder and EVP of Product, Striim
Real-time data is an absolute requirement in the modern digital ecosystem. Join Striim’s founder to learn about three common, real world streaming patterns for continuous data ingestion, processing and delivery of data across data silos for digital transformation. A case study in the retail industry will demonstrate how data latency across on premise and cloud-based, high-throughput enterprise data products simulates a real-time experience to deliver modern data-driven applications.
Watch a video replay of the session here!
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4:10pm-4:40pm
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How Data Can Move the Needle on Supply ChainJohn Abel, CIO, Extreme Networks
Erik Singleton, Consultant, North Highland Worldwide
Manesh Patel, CIO & SVP, Sanmina
As worldwide supply chain challenges continue to plague companies, data analytics are one tool to navigate them. Join us to learn how organizations are implementing solutions to enhance planning capabilities and increase automation.
Moderated by: Ken Mingis, Executive Editor, Computerworld, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications, Inc.
| The Great Quantum Debate: Is There a Role in Business Yet?Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4
Bob Lewis, President, IT Catalysts, Inc.
One day quantum computing will transform business computing as we know it. But as the saying goes, never confuse a clear vision for a short distance. Roger Grimes, quantum enthusiast and author of Cryptography Apocalypse, which highlights quantum’s potential for weaponized decryption, debates Bob Lewis, frequent CIO contributor, professional skeptic, and author of There’s No Such Thing as an IT Project. Expect the qubits to fly.
Interviewed by: Eric Knorr, Editor in Chief, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications
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4:40pm - 5:15pm
| Q&A With IDC’s Best in Future of Intelligence Winner UPSTransformation a digital-first environment, one thing is clear: Organizations will need to leverage technologies to close the new digital gap to thrive in a digital-first world. The Future Enterprise is IDC’s vision for how organizations must operate and invest to participate in an increasingly digital-first market. Join us as we recognize the Future Enterprise leaders in our inaugural Best in Future of Intelligence North America Awards, starting with a fireside chat with overall winner UPS.
Chandana Gopal, Research Director, Future of Intelligence, IDC
Ken Finnerty, Vice President, Information Technology, UPS
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5:15pm-5:45pm
| How to Operationalize Data InsightsSuccessful organizations today must synthesize information, demonstrate a capacity to learn as an organization, and deliver insights at scale and data culture. Join us for a panel discussion among the category winners in IDC’s Best in Future of Intelligence North America Awards to learn more about their positive, impactful changes to their enterprise intelligence.
Susan Ford, President of SEMMA Health, Partner at Graham Allen, Michiana Hematology Oncology
George Villarreal, Deputy Director Traffic Safety Division, Texas Department of Transportation
Anthony Seraphim, Vice President Data Governance, Texas Mutual Insurance
Moderated by: Dan Vesset, Group Vice President, Analytics and Information Management, IDC
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Always On
| Always On Sessions (May 2022)Session descriptions listed in “Always On Sessions” tab above.
Optimizing Every Business Moment through Informed Action
Josh Good, Vice President, Product Marketing Data Analytics, Qlik
Accelerate Your ML Journey with AWS
Antje Barth, Principal Developer Advocate, AI/ML, AWS
Aiming for data democracy? Widen adoption with embedded BI
Suzanne Ryan, Director, Product Marketing, insightsoftware
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