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2024 Analytics Symposium

Join Us for IIA’s 2024 Symposium

Cut through the AI hype and unlock the full potential of data and analytics at your enterprise during our exclusive, vendor-free virtual symposium. This year’s Analytics Symposium is informed by the evolving challenges of today’s data leaders. Backed by IIA research, client insights, and industry trends, this symposium will foster meaningful peer connections and offer actionable strategies.

Why Attend?

Interactive Experiences: Participate in live Q&A, interactive polls, and open networking sessions designed to give you direct access to top analytics experts and help you apply these insights to your real-world challenges. Additionally, you will have access to our private LinkedIn group to network with other attendees and speakers as well as slide decks and recordings from the event.

Exclusive Insights: Learn from a diverse lineup of speakers and IIA experts who have successfully tackled complex data challenges within their organizations. With leaders from companies like Colgate-Palmolive, Boeing, Walmart Global Tech, and Southwest Airlines, you’ll gain practical strategies and innovative approaches to your enterprise’s AI and analytics initiatives.

Tailored Content: Our sessions cover today’s most critical topics, from Generative AI use cases to measuring the value of analytics initiatives, as well as strategies for improving analytics maturity. Dive deep into key insights from our finalized agenda, specifically designed to address the evolving challenges of modern data professionals.

What’s On the Agenda?

Generative AI Use Cases: Join Michael Barber and Anshul Jain to discuss how organizations are implementing and evolving their AI strategies.
Measuring the Value of Analytics and AI Initiatives: Join Ritu Saxena and Sandy Steiger to discuss how to effectively communicate the impact of AI-driven initiatives.
2024 Analytics Maturity Assessment Insights: Gain insights into the latest trends and benchmarks for assessing the effectiveness of your analytics programs.
Ask the Experts: Join Kira Barclay, Abhi Seth, and others in an open forum to address your most pressing questions about data and analytics leadership.
Closing Remarks and Symposium Takeaways: Conclude the event with actionable steps you can immediately implement within your enterprise.

Meet Our Speakers

This year’s symposium brings together an impressive lineup of thought leaders and experts, including:

  • Jon Agnone, Head of BI and Strategic Analytics, Atlassian

  • Jain Anshul, Data Science Leadership, Meta

  • Michael Barber, Director, Data Science R&D, Highmark Health

  • Kira Barclay, Former Chief Data and Analytics Executive, Deere

  • Neil Bhandar, VP IT, Enterprise Data, Analytics and Innovation, Generac Power Systems

  • Justin Bundick, Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence and Data Transformation, Southwest Airlines

  • Jay Franklin, Former SVP, Enterprise Data and Analytics, First Tech Federal Credit Union

  • Scott Friesen, Executive Vice President, Strategic Analytics, Echo Global Logistics

  • Kari Jones, Executive Director, Transformation and Operational Delivery, Financial Markets Authority – New Zealand

  • Tarun Kataria, Chief Data Officer, Constellation Brands

  • Greg Nelson, Vice President, Data Operations, Highmark Health

  • Durrell Robinson, Senior Manager, People Analytics and Employee Listening, Colgate-Palmolive

  • Ritu Saxena, Director, Analytics Engagement and Data Science, Merck

  • Abhi Seth, VP, Chief Enterprise AI and Data Officer, Boeing

  • Sandy Steiger, Senior Director, Advanced Analytics and Automation, Total Quality Logistics

  • Sunny Zhu, ESG Data Analytics and Operations, Indeed

This Symposium is not just another webinar—it’s a unique digital experience designed to empower your organization with cutting-edge data and analytics strategies. Connect, learn, and lead your enterprise to the forefront of innovation with guidance from today’s top data minds.

Register Now!

IIA clients enjoy all-access passes to the Analytics Symposium on Oct. 29. Ready to join? Contact mmeman@iianalytics.com to register.

Non-IIA clients can request access by reaching out to jtaylor@iianalytics.com.

If you have issues registering or attending the event please email iiasymposiumsupp@gmail.com.