Events
The Big Data community is incredibly active and holds a number of highly-targeted events around the world. Topics include Hadoop, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Analytics as well as concrete applications. For example, marketing for industries such as Consumer Goods and Retail, Healthcare or Finance.
Below is a selection of the most relevant events coming up over the course of this year. In case your event is not featured below, please reach out to us at [email protected]

DN2017: 4 big trends in 4 major industries where tech disruption is now the norm
Now that business is moving nearly as fast as data does, the tech world is constantly forging new and exciting professional paths in a range of different industries – that is, if we know where to look for them. Timing is everything and disruption is still stronger in some areas

These 5 Data Natives Workshops could change your career
Data Natives workshops are always poised to be major career-enhancers – but especially this year. Besides highlighting pathways for professional growth in fields like Machine Learning, IoT, AI, and entrepreneurship, DN2017’s workshops are at the top of their game when it comes to helping attendees identify the most advantageous opportunities

THE DATA NATIVES CONFERENCE IS BIGGER, BETTER & BACK IN BERLIN
A global community of data science and technology enthusiasts will gather in Berlin in November for the third Data Natives conference. Europe’s premier event for the data-driven generation, Data Natives is the meeting point for some of the greatest minds in data science, technology, and business. More than 1500 people

The 5 Hottest Data Science Conferences of the Summer
Every year, data science experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts are known to flock to a variety of exciting and informative conferences around the world. At these conferences, experts and luminaries in the field of data science will congregate to share experiences and ideas and inspire their colleagues in the industry. There

How to get Business Insights from Artificial Intelligence (when you really need them)
This article is part of a media partnership with Data Analytics and Behavioural Science Applied to Retail and Consumer Markets conference, an event featuring high quality case studies, networking sessions and discussions full of insights on the Retail and Consumer Markets. It takes place June 28 at Millennium Hotel Mayfair, London. To learn more

Sónar+D will bring to Barcelona the latest advances in Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality applied to the arts from Google’s research & development teams.
Sónar+D, the congress dedicated to creative technologies which will take place in Barcelona on June 14, 15, 16 and 17, announces today the program for its 2017 edition. The congress will bring together more than 100 activities, 180 speakers and around 5,000 accredited professionals from 2,100 companies and 60 countries.

Keep it real — say no to algorithm porn!
For people in the know, machine learning is old hat. Even so, it’s set to become the data buzzword of the year — for a rather mundane reason. When things get complex, people expect technology to ‘automagically’ solve the problem. Whether it’s automated financial product consultation or shopping in the supermarket of

What Does Trust Mean in IoT? – IoT-EPI Challenge
On a sunny Friday morning, the IoT-EPI Challenge started bright and early at 9 AM (which is quite early, for Berlin standards) with an introductory talk for the participants and the media to get the rundown of the day. This wasn’t a typical idea-hackathon. Collaboration was key. The goal was

“Collaboration is the key for transformation” – Open Innovation at the IoT-EPI Meet & Greet
Collaboration and innovation go hand in hand, and are based in transcending frontiers – physical, technological, economical, you name it. Open innovation is one of the ways in which Europe can secure global competitiveness. The H2020 research and innovation program is the EU’s financial instrument to achieve this, and within

How to Set up and Manage a Corporate Self Service Analytics Environment
Data is one of the most prized commodities of the 21st. century. As companies face the challenges arising from a surge in the number of customer interactions and data, it can be difficult to successfully manage the vast quantities of information and still provide a positive customer experience. Businesses need