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Are you ready to leverage AI to supercharge your day-to-day? Our mission is to help democratize AI so that everyone feels empowered to use it responsibly! Learn about how AI works, how you can best leverage tools on the market, and how you can incorporate AI into your everyday tasks.
Register nowIntroducing our Business User Track, tailor-made for non-technical user of AI. Whether you're leading a global enterprise or oversee a critical operation within your company, our Business User Track is designed to elevate your understanding of AI's impact on business operations and strategy.
Elevate your conference experience with an Executive Ticket - gain access to the exclusive lounge and working space, join us for pre-conference workshops, receive a parking pass, and more when you purchase an Executive Ticket at checkout!
Limited seats available. Reserve your spot now!
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As always, a wonderful event that just keeps getting better every year.
Join Women in Analytics for the 2025 DataConnect Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 2-3, 2025!
Grand Ballroom
October 2
Keynote
Non-Technical
She’s helped lead the U.S. military into the era of AI. From the Pentagon to the White House, Eileen Vidrine has spent her career transforming how government and defense organizations use data to drive mission success. If you're serious about making AI work at scale, this keynote is one you can't afford to miss.
Birch 1
October 2
For executive ticket holders only.
Sycamore
October 2
Non-Technical
This session explores the business value of AI governance by comparing leading frameworks, equipping data practitioners with the knowledge and strategies to select, adapt, and advocate for effective, ethical, and risk-mitigating AI practices tailored to their organization.
Grand Ballroom
October 2
Sycamore
October 2
Grand Ballroom
October 2
Industry Session
All Levels
Poor data quality is the leading cause of AI failure and the stakes are high. Join moderator Mimi Shalash with Adita Karkera (Deloitte), Colleen Saunders-Chukwu (Nationwide), and Dr. Samantha Howe (Ohio Medicaid) as they explore why data quality is the foundation of AI success, how to balance governance with speed, and what emerging tools can help organizations “get the data right” from day one.
Cypress 1
October 2
Tutorial
Non-Technical
In today's data-driven world, data literacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This interactive talk will equip you with the tools and strategies to empower your organization with a data-literate workforce. We'll dive into the importance of data literacy, how to assess your organization's current level, and practical steps to implement a successful data literacy program.
Sycamore
October 2
All Levels
Grand Ballroom
October 2
Keynote
All Levels
In this talk, I’ll introduce CC/CD: Continuous Calibration / Continuous Development, a framework we’ve applied across industries to make AI systems enterprise-ready.
Grand Ballroom
October 3
The AI revolution is in full swing, but are we measuring the right things? While many organizations are chasing the promise of new technology, true value is found in the outcomes it delivers. In this keynote, Cindi Howson, Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, will challenge the audience to shift their focus from AI hype to business impact. She will share practical strategies for building a data foundation that not only fuels AI, but ensures every AI initiative is an ROI conversation. Attendees will learn how to transition from simply shipping dashboards to solving for customer outcomes, fostering a culture of experimentation, and using trusted data to unlock sustainable business value in the age of AI.
Northpoint Ballroom
October 3
Non-Technical
This session demonstrates how to transform complex healthcare insights into engaging, accessible stories using design and storytelling to drive audience impact and meaningful change.
Grand Ballroom
October 3
Featured Speaker
Let’s explore the evolving concept of authenticity in a digital landscape dominated by AI-generated content, deepfakes, and misinformation.
Grand Ballroom
October 3
