From Legacy To Unified: Streamlining Data Operations For Modern Business

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Session Overview

As data becomes increasingly important for businesses, it’s essential to have a flexible and efficient platform for managing it. Join us for an informative session where we’ll share our experience of creating a unified data platform to streamline operations and improve data quality.

Instead of relying on multiple legacy data platforms, we created one platform to rule them all. Our platform provides standardized protocols for data ingestion, transformation, and aggregation, making it a product-as-a-service that’s fast, self-service, and cost-effective. By taking this approach, we allow data engineers to focus on making data available and improving data quality, which is essential for any business.

During this session, you’ll gain insights into our self-sufficient approach to deploying a data platform, and the importance of speed and cost-effectiveness when working with streaming data sets. This talk is designed to provide a thought leadership perspective on how to create a unified data platform that meets the needs of modern businesses.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • How to remove Remove bottlenecks by enabling the data engineers to make data available faster with a self-service data platform.
  • Discover new approaches to deploying a data platform and pipelines using solely data configurations.
  • The speed and cost-effectiveness when working with streaming data sets.

This session is for you if…

  • You experience a bottleneck in making data available or trying to get access to data
  • Attendees who work closely with data
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30 mins
  • Data
  • Non-Technical
  • Emily Loh

    MoonPay

Web3 and NFTs are often misunderstood as silly jpegs or in association with the so-called metaverse. This session aims to demystify the concepts of web3 and NFTs, particularly within the context of how web3 can enable a true democratisation of technology, and empower both organisations and individuals to engage in society on their own terms. For the first time in history, we have a viable infrastructure from which we can set the terms and conditions of how we’d like to interact with each other, and within which we can have total ownership over our own data.

What are web3 and NFTs exactly and why should I care? How do we reclaim technology to serve the needs of society? How do we break out of a world that’s been determined by only a handful of corporations or institutions? Although Web3 and NFTs are commonly associated with the crypto industry, which has primarily been exclusive to women and other marginalised identities, web3 ultimately opens up the possibilities for empowering individuals and organisers alike to determine their own terms of engagement with the world.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the basics of web3 and NFTs, along with other key concepts such as decentralisation and blockchain technology
  • Why web3 and NFTs can be empowering to individuals, communities and organisations alike
  • Real world examples of applications of web3 and NFTs, how you can get started on thinking about how the technology can be applied in your situation, why it’s beneficial to everyone

This session is for you if…

  • You’re simply curious about the hype around web3 and NFTs
  • You want to understand how blockchain technology can be applied in the real world in a variety of contexts
  • You’re looking for alternatives to social media to engage with others that speak to your values and interests
  • You’re a creator, artist, or builder looking to create a loyal and involved fanbase without the interference of third parties
  • You’re a brand or organisation looking to have a more intimate connection with your community
  • You’re an activist looking for alternative ways to move your cause forward
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12:40pm
Workshop

Harnessing The Power Of AI: A Deep Dive Into Opportunities And Challenges For Businesses

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Skills
  • Eliza Casapopol

    Microsoft

  • Tanuja Bhamidipati

    Microsoft

This talk will delve into the exciting realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in catalysing business innovation, with a particular focus on the alliance between Microsoft and OpenAI. As an emerging technology, generative AI holds significant potential to revolutionise various sectors, yet its practical deployment remains an area of exploration for many businesses.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the concept of generative AI and acknowledging its limitations
  • Identifying significant use-cases where generative AI can boost corporate performance and competitiveness
  • Debunking common myths and discussing challenges associated with generative AI
  • Participants can expect valuable insights on leading the corporate world in the AI era, practical applications of generative AI, and inspiring instances from other businesses

This session is for you if.. you are a Business Decision Maker, Technical Decision Maker, and anyone seeking to infuse their business operations with the power of AI. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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2:55pm
Workshop

Cloud Skills: Demystifying Google BigQuery

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Ilona van de Bildt

    ,

    Google Cloud Consulting

For non-practitioners, understanding BigQuery from a practitioners standpoint will help you understand the possibilities of, and the potential requirements you may need when selecting a DWH solution and a future proof data strategy. It also helps you find your way when you want to start using MachineLearning in your company in an easy and accessible manner. If you would have to pick only one Google Cloud tool to learn more about, then BigQuery should be it

BigQuery is at the heart of Google Cloud’s Data solutions. If you are looking to understand what Google Cloud’s data solutions are all about, starting to understand BigQuery is a key skill to set you up for success. BigQuery a data warehouse solution which you can use for the analysis of (both small and big) data, but also to set up Machine Learning models quickly and easily. It is suitable for any user, no matter if your business is small or big. This is a foundational level workshop for BigQuery, and includes a hands-on lab that sets you up for using BigQuery and move to using BigQuery ML afterwards.

Prerequisites: for the practical part of this session you need a laptop and an active Google account you can sign in with.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Why BigQuery is key in your data strategy
  • How to use BigQuery
  • What BQML helps you do and how to get started

This session is for you if…

  • You want to know more about Google Cloud
  • You want to understand the strategic importance of BigQuery
  • You are looking for a data warehouse solution that is secure, fast, accessible and cost-efficient
  • You are looking to become a practitioner in BigQuery
  • If you want to get started with Machine Learning in an easy way
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11:35am
Presentation

Debunking Myths On Software Quality Engineering

30 mins
  • Software
  • Renka Pooja

    Admiral Group plc

Software testing is an essential part of the software development process, but there are many myths about testing that can create confusion and hinder progress. Whether you are looking to learn more about Quality Engineering or want to be involved in an unfiltered group therapy session about the topic, then this session is for you!

This talk will explore and challenge the misconceptions around being a Software Quality Engineer and more importantly, I aim to debunk these myths using examples from my personal experience. I will focus on some common stereotypes as well as some more challenging concepts on automation.

The Why: Anything that has a consumer, will have been tested in one way or another. The question is, was it done in the most effective and efficient way? This talk gives you an opportunity to do things differently at your organisation and understand why Quality Engineering is so powerful.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Reimagine and challenge your views and assumptions on what it means to work in the Software Quality Engineering field
  • You will walk away with an insight into the life of a Software Quality Engineer and Manager as well as understand some of the challenges faced
  • Learn about unconventional routes to enter the technology industry and why it could benefit yourself or your team
  • Have a great understanding of the difference between ‘Testing’ and ‘Quality Engineering’ and why this is important

This session is for you if…you are interested in what Quality Engineering means in practice or to gauge what skills are required to enter this field or even if you are looking to assemble a team of QE superheroes, then look no further!

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12:10pm
Presentation

Building An Enterprise Platform

30 mins
  • Data
  • Gudrun Anna Atladottir

    Novo Nordisk

Nowadays businesses need to be able to analyse their data effectively to be at the forefront. It is essential to have a strong, cost-optimised analytical setup with data access to enable data domain experts to focus on doing what they are best at, namely to bring value out of data.

Learn about Novo Nordisk’s analytical platform and how it is used to bring value out of data efficiently to cater to our business needs. Our data persons can on-demand spin up collaborative analytical compute environments in preferred region, with selected compute power that integrates seamlessly with their in-house data sources. This enables them to focus on their business cases without having to worry about configuring, managing, and setting up their computing environment. Our platform has been used to develop a deep learning algorithm in our inspection lines, proactive monitoring solutions on types of machinery that enable increased throughput in our production lines, etc.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Discover to AWS to to build an on-demand analytical compute environment in the cloud
  • Learn how the cloud can be used to speed up analytics and save costs simultaneously?
  • How Novo Nordisk’s enterprise analytics platform has acted as an enabler for different business cases

This session is for you if…you have a growing business and you want to use data to drive the business decisions. With a growing number of employees and stakeholders it becomes more critical to have centralised teams focusing on building re-usable customised environment that can be spun up on-demand integrating data for cost savings. It prevents repetitive work across different areas and reduces additional complexity for people working with data, enabling management to act quickly to business needs.

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12:45pm
Presentation

ChatGPT, OpenAI, Bard…Could An Artificial General Intelligence Be Created? Should We Be Worried, Excited Or Both?

30 mins
  • Skills
  • Software
  • Vanessa Araújo

    Microsoft

  • Adelina Balasa

    Microsoft

We will present an overview of the latest uses of GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models and we’ll discuss the fears and excitement created by artificial general intelligence (AGI) – an emerging field of AI research that aims to create machines capable of human-like intelligence . We’ll discuss how the technology is used in various industries, and we will clarify both the capabilities and limitations of this technology. In addition, we will delve into the potential impact of this emerging trend on society and ethics, and its implications for the future of humanity. All sparkled with some demos!

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Good understanding of what do we mean by AGI? Where does ChatGPT and Large Language Models fit in AGI?
  • Awareness of what are the capabilities and limitations of such AI models. What are the ethical implications on bias, privacy, and accountability?
  • Spark your creative side, making you think how can this AI be used in your world?

This session is for you if…you are curious/interested on future tech trends.

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11:30am
Workshop

Demystifying Generative AI On AWS

60 mins
  • Software
  • Laura Kennett

    Amazon Web Services

  • May Mohamed

    Amazon Web Services

In this session, you can explore the exciting world of generative AI and how it has the potential to revolutionize many industries. In this session the speakers start by reviewing the basic concepts of generative AI. It then explores how generative AI models can be used for various modalities, highlighting the AWS AI/ML tools and infrastructure available to those interested in generative AI. Explore the potential of generative AI and what AWS tools are available to build and deploy these models in production.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Understand and be able to articulate the differences between traditional Machine Learning models and Generative AI Foundation models
    Discover the common use cases Generative AI can help you and your business with
  • Know the limitations of Generative AI and things to keep in mind when working with it
  • Learn about how AWS services can support you to get started building successful Generative AI applications

This session is for you if…you are new to Generative AI, want to know more about Machine Learning, and are keen to see how it can support your business and technology goals.

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1:45pm
Workshop

Is My Algorithm Fair? An Introduction To Algorithmic Fairness & Ethics

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only

AI systems are becoming an increasingly integral part of our daily lives. While they have the power to reach millions of users, there are concerns about their potential to replicate or even amplify existing social biases, as well as cause harm. Despite the declaration of ethical AI principles by private and public organisations, practitioners often struggle to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and practical decisions in the development cycle of AI.

In this talk, we’ll delve into the importance of AI ethics and why everyone involved in the development of these systems should share accountability. We’ll explore why implementing ethical principles in AI is crucial, and how to detect bias and evaluate fairness in ML models. Our aim is to provide a global perspective on this topic and specific guidelines for practical implementation.

In the session we will discuss with the audience the different challenges of bringing AI ethics into practice and open a debate about why we need AI ethics integrated in the development cycle of AI now more than ever after the recently released large language models like ChatGPT.

This session is for you if...you are interested in or working in AI, including data scientists, data engineers, designers, product managers, and business leaders. While those with some knowledge of AI will benefit more from the last part on algorithmic fairness, the overall talk is designed to address a wide audience. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the importance of AI ethics and how to implement ethical principles in your work.

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11:35am
Presentation

Did I Just Make Myself Obsolete?!

30 mins
  • Premium Only
  • Software
  • Danielle Twaalfhoven

    Adyen

Process automation to the point of self reliance. This is often our goal when we code. So how do we do this AND still remain essential to our company?

The Why: Software is ever-evolving, duh. This means we get to be more efficient in our work, resulting in projects going live faster. As great as this is, it also sparks a fear in many of us that we are actively working towards making ourselves and our coworkers unnecessary to the job. The goal is to figure out how to remain relevant, while still having fun.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Automation benefits all who keep up
  • Make yourself indispensable
  • Don’t fret about the unknown

This session is for you if…

  • You are a dev and want to hear about Adyen and get some insights into how we work/think
  • You are not a dev but you worry occasionally about whether dev’s might automate your job
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11:30am
Workshop

When Data Becomes A Product

60 mins
  • Data
  • Premium Only
  • Ludmila von Thun-Hohenstein

    Snowflake

As data is seen more and more as a product we need to focus on the data supply chain, how we create higher revenue, gain competitive advantages and mitigate risks. A central point to this is collaboration, which encapsulates everything from the production lines from raw data to end data product. With real time collaboration you are not only speeding things up, you also lower costs and are more efficient which goes as far as being better for the environment.

Come spend some time to better understand how easy it can be to collaborate when data becomes a product. Data does not need to be your background for this interactive session to benefit your daily activities!

This session is hands on. You will need to bring a laptop.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • Learn how to take part in the Data Supply Chain
  • Explore keys to access a wide range of data products in real time
  • Discover how to mobilise the world’s data

This session is for you if…you are interested in the data supply chain and what is already possible.

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11:35am
Presentation

AI Everywhere: Leveraging Data For A Unified Fintech Solution

30 mins
  • Data
  • Transformation
  • Akhila Vanguard

    Adyen

Uncover the transformative power of AI in fintech: Gain a deep understanding of how vast amount of data can be used to solve problems, enhance decision making processes, improve merchant experience and streamline internal operations. In addition, take a peek into real world applications/examples of AI in the fintech domain and understand the challenges and ethical considerations associated with AI adoption in Fintech.

This session brings to you an overview of the transformative potential of AI in the financial technology sector. Digitisation is everywhere in financial services – this makes available vast amounts of data – paving way for both challenges and opportunities. This session will delve into harnessing this potential of data to develop fintech solutions as a one stop shop by integrating AI technologies across different sectors of financial services – banking, payments, risk assessment, credit risk and anti money laundering efforts at scale.

Session Key Takeaways:

  • The power of data and AI in the fintech landscape, i.e. how AI is revolutionising the current industry at a fast pace
  • the attendees will also gain an insight into how the solutions are implemented at scale
  • the challenges faced by the different players in the industry, both in banking and technology

This session is for you if…

  • You are a fintech professional working in payments, risk, banking, compliance this will give you a chance to look at a real life example of AI being leveraged in the industry
  • You are a data scientist/AI practitioner, the talk will gloss over the different technologies being implemented and researched at adyen
  • It is also meant for technology or fintech enthusiasts who want to know what the industry is up to
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