Accelerate: 2021 Data Analytics Summit

Why attend?

During Accelerate 2021: Data Analytics Summit, Wavicle’s team of data analytics consultants, our leading technology partners, clients, and industry thought leaders will share valuable insights and advice on successful endeavors and trends in data analytics, data management, data governance, and more.

Innovate

Learn about the latest trends and product enhancements from partners like AWS, Databricks, ThoughtSpot, and Talend

Invigorate

Hear how leading executives in multiple industries are improving business results – and you can too

Accelerate

Discover how you can rapidly deliver quality insights with the right strategic approach

Speakers

Christal Bemont

CEO
Talend

Cindi Howson

Chief Data Strategy Officer
ThoughtSpot

Ed Rybicki

CIO
Vyaire Medical

Ameet Shetty

CDO
Pilot Flying J

Kyle Rourke

Head of Platform Strategy
Snowflake

Naveen Venkatapathi

Managing Partner
Wavicle Data Solutions

Malia Kats

Director Global Strategic Insights
McDonald’s Corporation

Sameer Karnik

Senior Product Manager, Amazon Comprehend
AWS

Anthony Lempelius

Vice President of Revenue Growth and Strategy
Wavicle Data Solutions

Lisa Aguilar

Director Product Marketing
ThoughtSpot

Franco Patano

Senior Solutions Architect
Databricks

Maggie Chu

Senior Partner Architect
Databricks

Steve Fazio

Field Product Manager, Data Catalog
Talend

Duane Lyons

Practice Lead, Restaurants and Hospitality
Wavicle Data Solutions

Agenda

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
9:00 am – 1:00 pm Central

9:00am – 9:30am

Harnessing the power of data analytics: How even small changes can lead to huge gains

When done right, data analytics can produce actionable insights to enable businesses— large and small—to gain a competitive edge through faster and more effective decision-making. It just takes one step in the right direction to accelerate your digital transformation efforts using data analytics to drive measurable growth.

Speakers:
Naveen Venkatapathi
Managing Partner, Wavicle Data Solutions
Anthony Lempelius
Vice President of Revenue Growth and Strategy, Wavicle Data Solutions

9:35am – 10:25am

Discovering insights from customer feedback at McDonald’s using Amazon Comprehend

Companies looking to accelerate growth know they must meet or exceed customers’ expectations, but it can be difficult to identify what customers need due to the volume of feedback available. In this session, you’ll learn how McDonald’s is partnering with Amazon Comprehend and Wavicle on a journey to unearth trends in customer sentiment and convert them into opportunities to delight customers.

Speakers:
Malia Kats
Director Global Strategic Insights, McDonald’s Corporation
Sameer Karnik
Senior Product Manager, AWS
Duane Lyons
Restaurant Practice Lead, Wavicle Data Solutions

10:30am – 11:00am

Six top trends and predictions for data, analytics, and AI for 2021

Business and technology leaders now, more than ever, need to get ahead of the massive changes coming. That’s the only way to innovate, impress and retain customers, and drive growth. In this session, you’ll learn about trends of 2021 and, more importantly, what you should do about them.

Speaker:
Lisa Aguilar
Director of Product Marketing, ThoughtSpot

11:05am – 11:35am

The time for data governance is now

A sound data governance strategy is critical to the success of any business that wants to be truly data-driven in 2021 and beyond. This session will provide a comprehensive look into the benefits of a connected data governance platform. Learn how to improve data quality, reduce costs, and empower employees.

Speakers:
Steve Fazio
Data Catalog Field Manager, Talend
Anthony Lempelius
Vice President of Revenue Growth and Strategy, Wavicle Data Solutions

11:40am – 12:10pm

Accelerate the future on Databricks with Lakehouse

Enterprises often struggle to compete against disruptive startups. Leveraging the latest software, technology, and data to fuel their business, analytics, and operations, these new entrants can quickly outmaneuver their competitors. In this session, you’ll learn how established companies can quickly adapt and innovate so they do not become the next Blockbuster.

Speakers:
Franco Patano
Senior Solutions Architect, Databricks
Maggie Chu
Senior Partner Architect, Databricks

12:15pm – 1:00pm

Executive roundtable: Overcome the odds with data analytics

Companies are betting their future success relies on data analytics, AI, and digital transformation efforts. Join this expert panel of chief executives to hear how they develop effective data analytics strategies, evaluate and implement the right technology solutions to meet business objectives, and build data-centric cultures.

Speakers:
Christal Bemont
Chief Executive Officer, Talend
Cindi Howson
Chief Data Strategy Officer, ThoughtSpot
Ed Rybicki
Chief Information Officer, Vyaire Medical
Ameet Shetty
Chief Data Officer, Pilot Flying J
Kyle Rourke
Head of Platform Strategy, Snowflake

Companies that accelerate their analytics capabilities – to drive smart decisions with smart data – are most likely to succeed in 2021 and beyond.

Attend the Accelerate: 2021 Data Analytics Summit to learn how you can rapidly adapt and deploy a data analytics strategy with the latest innovations from our technology partners and to get advice from your peers.