Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Announcing the next round of DataBeat speakers

Announcing the next round of DataBeat speakers

DataBeat is just three weeks away, and we’ve got a monster lineup of data visionaries, execs, customers, brands, analysts, investors, and press. They’re all bringing with them new insights, strategies, and case studies designed to help companies increase profitability through big data and smart analytics.


Check out the our most recent speaker additions below, along with some other program updates.


Note: The room is filling up quickly, and ticket prices shoot up soon. Register now and save $200. Seats are limited.



DataBeat Speakers


Peter SkomorochPeter Skomoroch, Principal Data Scientist, Data Collective


Simon ZhangSimon Zhang, Business Analytics Director, Linkedin


Steve HirschSteve Hirsch, Chief Data Officer, NYSE


Tom DavenportTom Davenport, Author, Big Data @ Work


Max SchiresonMax Schireson, CEO, MongoDB


Andy PalmerAndy Palmer, CEO, Tamr


Riley NewmanRiley Newman, Head of Data Science, Airbnb


Paul CheesbroughPaul Cheesbrough, CTO, News Corp.


Rob HighRob High, Fellow, VP and CTO, Watson Solutions, IBM


David ThompsonDavid Thompson, EVP & CIO, Western Union


Suresh KhannaSuresh Khanna, SVP, Sales & Operations, AdRoll


Michael StonebrakerMichael Stonebraker, Adjunct Professor, MIT CSAIL


Boyd DavisBoyd Davis, VP, Datacenter Software Division, Intel


Ellie FieldsEllie Fields, VP of Product Marketing, Tableau


Eldad FarkashEldad Farkash, Co-Founder & CTO, SiSense


Adam EvansAdam Evans, Co-Founder & CTO, RelateIQ



Here’s why you should join us May 19 and May 20:


  • Filter through the noise and find out what big data and analytics technologies and tools are helping produce measurable results in sales, marketing, research, and operations.

  • Take a peek into the future of data-driven “growth hacking.”

  • Learn effective strategies for managing and mining both structured and unstructured data.

  • Get tips from experts on how to foster a “culture of data” inside any organization.

  • Be inspired by real-world examples from the most innovative companies that are seeing growth from utilizing data and analytics.

  • Learn about the innovations those companies capitalize on, the insights they’ve found, and the competitive advantage they’re gaining

Innovation Showdown


The Innovation Showdown is a lively startup competition on day two of DataBeat in which 10 disruptive data-focused companies (chosen from a pool of hundreds) pitch their products/services live. Submissions are still open! We’ll announce the finalists in the coming weeks.


Networking, networking, networking


We’ve got two days packed with case studies, lightning talks, keynotes, breakout sessions, high-level presentations, and more.


But in addition to the content, we’re also hyperfocused on making sure that attendees walk away with valuable connections.


At the event, we’ll help you find new those new partners, new clients, new hires, and new investors through a series of organized initiatives including roundtable lunch discussions, quick-connect sessions, receptions, and dinners.


Get your tickets today and save $200. We hope to see you in May.


Thanks to the following industry leaders for supporting DataBeat: Intel as Corporate Partner; and Tamr & Looker as Event Partners.


Announcing the next round of DataBeat speakers

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