Telling Data Stories for Humans in the Age of AI
Key Takeaways:- Learn how to transform analytics into effective, audience-ready stories.
- Discover best practices for dashboards, visuals, and narrative flow.
- Explore how AI can assist (but not replace) the art of data storytelling.
Description
In an era of AI-generated insights and auto-built dashboards, the human element of data storytelling is more important than ever. It’s not just about what the numbers say—it’s about how you communicate them in a way that drives understanding, action, and impact across different audiences.
In this panel interview, Paulina Davila, VP of Analytics, Insights & Storytelling at JPMorganChase, Lea Pica, Founder at Story-Driven Data, Simon Rowe, Data Storyteller at storytelling with data, will explore how to craft compelling data narratives in an AI-powered world. You’ll learn how to design dashboards that resonate, tailor your story to the audience, and even use AI tools to support your storytelling efforts. This session is ideal for data enthusiasts who want to turn insights into influence.
Presenter Bio
Paulina runs a team focused on workforce analytics. She has a passion for data storytelling, with a focus on creating clear and impactful data visualizations that help decision-makers in understanding and acting on key insights. Paulina has been nominated 3 times for Tableau Community Awards. Previously, she was a Lead Data Engineer at Saatchi & Saatchi.
Lea Pica is a data analyst turned Data Storytelling Advocate, international keynote speaker, author, and workshop facilitator who teaches how to present data and inspire action to thousands of data and marketing practitioners around the world. She is the author of Present Beyond Measure: Design, Visualize, and Deliver Data Stories That Inspire Action, the creator of the PICA Protocol methodology, and the host of the “Present Beyond Measure” podcast. Learn more about her services at LeaPica.com.
Simon is a financial analytics executive turned data storyteller. He spent two decades in financial services consulting with clients, and coaching a team to bring business performance insights to life in an engaging way. He's heavily involved in the Tableau community and co-leads the Storytelling With Data Sports Viz Sunday initiative.