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]

15-16 September, 2014- Big Data World, Las Vegas
Big Data World is about big data usage, management, analytics, protection and storage for all American enterprises. It is for senior executives looking to drive revenue, decrease costs, improve customer engagement, and enhance real-time communications. It is where America’s brands come to network and share ideas. It’s attended by… Head

15 September, 2014- FTC Workshop- Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion?, Washington DC
The Federal Trade Commission will host a public workshop entitled “Big Data: A Tool for Inclusion or Exclusion?” in Washington on Sept. 15, 2014, to further explore the use of “big data” and its impact on American consumers, including low income and underserved consumers. “A growing number of companies are

1-2 October, 2014: Data Days 2014 Presents “AIR. WATER. EARTH. DATA.”
On October 1st and 2nd, industry leaders from across the globe will descend onto Berlin to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions about the growing influence data is having in our world. The event, which is aptly described as “AIR. WATER. EARTH. DATA.”, will take place in the trendy nhow hotel, and will be hosted by

22 October, 2014- GraphConnect 2014, San Francisco
GraphConnect is the only conference that focuses on the rapidly growing world of graph databases and applications, and features Neo4j, the world’s leading graph database. Join the hundreds of graphistas from startups to Global 2000 companies, and see how they are leveraging the power of the graph to solve their

Data Science Day Wants to Hear from You!
The 7th Data Science Day is hitting Berlin on the 30th October, hosted by Zalando and The Unbelievable Machine Company. The event is entitled “What´s next in Data Science? – or: just a bunch of really hot stuff!!!” If that amount of exclamation marks isn’t enough to get you excited,

14-15 May, 2014- Predictive Analytics Innovation Summit, London
Join 1000+ of the industry’s top minds at the world’s largest executive led Big Data Summit and share challenges and best practices with pioneers in the data science field. Hear from 80+ speakers from Fortune 500 companies leading Big Data initiatives. Who will you meet? If your job role includes

15-16 May, 2014- Big Data & Analytics in Healthcare, Philadelphia
The Healthcare industry is at a turning point. Huge amounts of analytical talent is flowing into healthcare and by 2016 half of hospitals will be using advanced analytics software, compared to 10% today. This trend is driven by the realization that the best way to help physicians make better treatment decisions

19-21 May, 2014- The Future of Consumer Intelligence, California
Why did you change your mind? Imagine being able to answer that question. Understanding PEOPLE (i.e. not shoppers, not consumers, not respondents) – but people – across platforms and touch-points in an increasingly interconnected world threaded together with always-on technology, presents an opportunity for you to know people more deeply

22-23 May, 2014- Chief Data Officer Summit, San Francisco
Data is the most important tool that your organization has in order to maintain relevance and growth in today’s complex environment. The ground-breaking Chief Data Officer Summit covers the latest innovations you need to advance your organization’s data strategy and management. In addition to the wealth of insight into data development,

21-22 May, 2014- Business Intelligence Innovation Summit, Chicago
The Business Intelligence Innovation Summit brings together thought- leaders from the industry for an event acclaimed for its interactive sessions and high-level speakers. As organizations have developed the capacity to gain greater insight from data and statistics – and with the increase in the volume of data available – it is