Opening Session: Entering the Skills Era

Join us as we welcome you to Radar: Skills Edition, highlighting why we are entering the golden age of skills.
New technology calls for new skills. Join us for RADAR: Skills Edition, exploring how data and AI skills can future-proof your organization in an era of rapid technological change.
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Join us as we welcome you to Radar: Skills Edition, highlighting why we are entering the golden age of skills.
As AI continues to reshape industries, AI literacy has become essential for maintaining competitiveness and resilience. In this session, Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern, Jan Beger, Global Head of AI Advocacy at GE Healthcare, Lauren Carpenter Kroes, Managing Director at Accenture, and Bahareh Heravi, BRAID Fellow at the BBC & Associate Professor at the University of Surrey, will explore strategies for scaling AI literacy across diverse teams, bridging the gap between technical expertise and business understanding. They will discuss the role of leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning, the critical skills needed to futureproof your workforce, and actionable steps to ensure AI literacy becomes a cornerstone of your organization’s success.
Speak to our team about how DataCamp for Business can help transform your team or workforce's data skills. Want to speak to us at a later time? Go to www.datacamp.com/business
Now more than ever, the success of analytics and AI initiatives depends on the quality, scalability, and availability of data—driven by the expertise and efficiency of your data engineering teams. In this session, Neha Tharani, VP of Data Engineering at Swiss Re, John Keane, VP of Engineering at Wayfair, and Daniel Avancini, Chief Data Officer & Co-founder at Indicium, will outline key strategies for building and sustaining high-performing data engineering teams. They will share insights on fostering technical excellence, creating a culture of innovation and collaboration, and aligning engineering efforts with broader business goals.
The rise of low-code and no-code tools has reduced the barriers to entry for data science. At the same time, generative AI is making coding even easier, letting more people write more code. So, do you want more code or less? In this session, Michael Berthold, CEO at KNIME, and Eran Yahav, CTO at TabNine, will discuss strategies to empower data practitioners and non-technical stakeholders to collaborate meaningfully on data projects. They will discuss the evolving landscape of these platforms, share real-world use cases, and offer guidance on integrating AI-assisted coding and no-code solutions into your organization’s data strategy.
The pace of AI innovation is outstripping its adoption in the workplace, creating a widening gap between potential and value. Organizations that act quickly have a unique opportunity to drive significant ROI and gain a competitive edge. In this session, Natasha Gray, Owner at Graytree Consulting, Joyce Shen, Investment & Operating Partner at Tenfore Holdings, and Christina Sandema-Sombe, Data Strategist & CDAIO at Datum Cafe, will explore the strategies and frameworks needed to harness AI effectively. Discover how to drive adoption of AI, build clear alignment with business goals, and unlock the ROI of your AI investments.
Generative AI is reshaping industries and redefining the skills required to succeed, making a robust learning culture more critical than ever. In this session, Abhijit Bhaduri, Brand Evangelist & Former General Manager of Global L&D at Microsoft, Oliver Patel, Head of Enterprise AI Governance at AstraZeneca, and Colleen Young, Data Science & Digital Fluency Instructor at Bayer, will explore how organizations can foster continuous learning and adaptability in the age of AI. They will discuss strategies for fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, embracing curiosity and experimentation as core values, and empowering teams to adapt and thrive in an evolving technological landscape.
Speak to our team about how DataCamp for Business can help transform your team or workforce's data skills. Want to speak to us at a later time? Go to www.datacamp.com/business
AI is transforming the future of work, with data and technology roles set to experience the most change. In this session, Susan Gracia, Senior Associate Director of Data Literacy at Northeastern University, Hjalmar Gislason, CEO at grid.is, Mindy Shoss, Professor at University of Central Florida, and Keith McCormick, Principal Data Scientist at Further, will explore how AI is reshaping the skills, responsibilities, and opportunities within the tech industry. They will discuss the growing demand for hybrid skill sets, the evolution of traditional roles, and the potential for entirely new functions driven by AI.
In many organizations, data teams and business leaders often operate in silos, limiting the impact of driving ROI with data. In this session, Marily Nika, Gen AI Product Lead for Google Assistant at Google, Venky Veeraraghavan, Chief Product Officer at DataRobot, and Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, will explore how fostering business acumen within data teams can bridge this gap and unlock greater value. They will share strategies for aligning data work with business objectives, enhancing communication skills, and empowering data professionals to act as strategic partners.
As organizations scale their cloud usage, managing costs effectively becomes a critical priority for maintaining agility and maximizing ROI. In this session, Josh Klahr, Head of Data Warehousing at Snowflake, Salim Syed, VP & Head of Engineering at Capital One Software, and Deepak Goyal, CEO at Azurelib Academy, will share best practices for balancing scalability with cost efficiency. They will explore strategies for implementing robust cost governance, leveraging automation to optimize resource utilization, and fostering a culture of cost-conscious decision-making across teams.
As AI democratizes technical skills and makes data more accessible than ever, the ability to craft compelling stories with data has become essential. In this session, Paulina Davila, VP & Head of Data Visualization & Storytelling at JPMorgan Chase, Sorin Adam Matei, Professor & Associate Dean of Research at Purdue University, and Caroline Florence, Director at Insight Narrator, will explore how organizations can foster a data storytelling culture to bridge the gap between insights and action. They will discuss strategies for empowering teams with the skills and tools to create impactful narratives, fostering collaboration between data and business functions, and embedding storytelling as a core organizational competency.
Join DataCamp's executives Cornelius Lejeune, VP of Product, Maggie Remynse-Chou, VP of Curriculum, and Ryan Meuse, Head of Product for DataLab, for closing words to cap off the day. Followed by an "ask me anything" with all of them.
Speak to our team about how DataCamp for Business can help transform your team or workforce's data skills. Want to speak to us at a later time? Go to www.datacamp.com/business
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