In this conversation, senior community leaders Robin Sutara, Field CDO at Databricks, Manca Vitorino, Director of Data Ecosystem at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Roisin McCarthy, Founder of Women in Data®, share powerful career advice, reflect on how community has shaped their journeys, and discuss their vision for the future of the Data & AI sector. Together they touch on:

• Finding the right time to make a career move
• The difference allies and mentors can make
• Why representation and role models matter
• How community builds confidence and helps us fight imposter syndrome

Knight Frank’s Lunch & Learn webinar showcases how a traditionally non-tech sector like real estate is rapidly evolving into a data-driven industry and why this shift creates significant opportunities for tech professionals. The session explores the real-world data challenges faced in the industry, from fragmented data sources to the need for scalable analytics pipelines.

Attendees will gain insight into how modern technology practices such as data engineering, advanced analytics, and business intelligence are being applied to streamline operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and elevate strategic decision-making.

🏅 Earn CPD hours with this accredited webinar. Simply follow the instructions during the webinar to gain your certificate and badge.

Following this session you will understand:

• Data foundations design and set up
• How data products serve the infected blood community
• How IBCA are delivering value at pace

IBCA is an independent arms-length body, set up in May 2024 by the UK Government in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. We pay compensation to people infected and affected by HIV, Hepatitis B and C through contaminated blood, blood products or tissue. We put people at the heart of our service, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.

🏅 Earn CPD hours with this accredited webinar. Simply follow the instructions during the webinar to gain your certificate and badge.

No matter where you are in your data strategy journey – just getting started, levelling up, or optimizing at scale – this session will walk you through how to build or adapt your data strategy.  We will discuss what can go wrong when you don’t have one, proven best practices, and practical ways to get started or accelerate momentum.

What you’ll gain:

• Understand why your data strategy is a strategic asset that drives measurable business outcomes
• See how data roles and personas connect into the strategy, enabling alignment, governance and execution
• Learn best practices you can apply immediately
• Leave with actionable steps that can apply across industries 

🏅 Earn CPD hours with this accredited webinar. Simply follow the instructions during the webinar to gain your certificate and badge.

Having completed this session, you will be equipped with the awareness of the FOSS Python libraries, Splink, and Great Expectations, and how these can be integrated into Databricks to improve data quality and record linkage.

An evening of recognition, impact and celebration

Step into an unmissable celebrity hosted Gala celebrating the visionary leaders, rising stars, innovators and teams driving meaningful change across the industry. Join your peers for the exclusive reveal of the Women in Data® Twenty in Data & Tech – Series 8, honouring 20 outstanding role models and trailblazers across the sector.

On the evening you can expect

Welcome drinks, three-course dining and live entertainment 

The exclusive reveal of the Women in Data® Twenty in Data & Tech – Series 8

10 further prestigious recognition categories celebrating the people, teams and organisations making real impact