For years, the advancement of data-driven decision-making and analytics adoption within organizations has progressed slowly, but recent surges in AI innovation is now quickly breaking these barriers. In this session, Jonathan Cornelissen, CEO at DataCamp, will unpack how we are at a tipping point in data democratization, and how individuals and organizations can succeed with analytics in an AI-driven world.

Driving impact with analytics & business intelligence goes beyond numbers and graphs; it's about telling a story that resonates. In this session, Brent Dykes, author of "Effective Data Storytelling" & the Founder & Chief Data Storyteller at AnalyticsHero, Lea Pica, author of "Present Beyond Measure" & the Founder at Story-driven by Data, and Andy Cotgreave, co-author of "The Big Book of Dashboards" and Senior Data Evangelist at Tableau, will unveil how to transform data into compelling narratives.

They will shed light on the art of blending analytics with storytelling, a key to making data-driven insights both understandable and influential within any organization.

Is Generative AI a stepping stone or a roadblock on the journey towards data democratization? In the session, Benn Stancil, Field CTO at ThoughtSpot and CTO at Mode, and Libby Duane Adams, Founder & Chief Advocacy Officer at Alteryx will discuss the multifaceted impacts of generative AI technologies on analytics and data democratization. They will deep dive into how Generative AI promises to radically transform analytics workflows and democratize data work for all, and outline the risks and potential consequences we can expect to see along the way.

You've just invested in licenses for your favorite analytics tool, but now what? In this session, Laura Gent Felker, GTM Analytics Lead at MongoDB, Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Managing Director & Head of Data & Analytics at JPMC and Omar Khawaja, CDAO & Global Head Data & Analytics at Givaudan will explore best practices when it comes to scaling analytics adoption within the wider organization. They will discuss how to approach change management when it comes to driving analytics adoption, the role of data leaders in driving a culture change around analytics tooling, and a lot more.

Creating a culture of continuous learning within analytics functions isn't just beneficial; it's essential. In the session, Russell Johnson, Chief Data Scientist at Marks & Spencer, Denisse Groenendaal-Lopez, Learning & Development Business Partner at Booking Group, and Mark Stern, VP of Business Intelligence & Analytics at BetMGM will address the importance of fostering a learning environment for driving success with analytics. They will provide insights on developing a culture where continuous learning, experimentation, and curiosity are the norms—and strategies leaders can adopt today to drive up excitement around analytics adoption & upskilling.

Driving trust with data is essential to succeeding with analytics. However, time and time again, data quality remains an issue for most organizations today. In this session, Esther Munyi, Chief Data Officer at Sasfin, Amy Grace, Director, Military Engines Digital Strategy at Pratt & Whitney, Stefaan Verhulst, Chief Research & Development Officer, Director of Data Program at NYU Governance Lab, and Malarvizhi Veerappan, Program Manager and Senior Data Scientist at the World Bank will focus on strategies for improving data quality, fostering a culture of trust around data, and balancing robust governance with the need for accessible, high-quality data.

Join DataCamp CEO and COO Jonathan Cornelissen and Martijn Theuwissen for closing words to cap off the day. Followed by an "ask me anything" with both of them.