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Welcome to the 2025 DataConnect Conference: Empowering Business Users for the Future!

Are you ready to leverage AI to supercharge your day-to-day? Our mission is to help democratize AI so that everyone feels empowered to use it responsibly! Learn about how AI works, how you can best leverage tools on the market, and how you can incorporate AI into your everyday tasks.

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Become a Superuser of AI

It's commonly said that "AI won't replace you, but people who know how to use AI will." Learn how you can influence the safe and effective use of these technologies at your company!

Introducing our Business User Track, tailor-made for non-technical user of AI. Whether you're leading a global enterprise or oversee a critical operation within your company, our Business User Track is designed to elevate your understanding of AI's impact on business operations and strategy.

  1. Cutting-Edge Talks and Sessions: Dive deep into the evolution of AI and its implications for businesses of all sizes and industries. Our curated lineup of business user-centric talks will explore the latest trends, best practices, and case studies to inspire and inform your strategic decisions.
  2. Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Meet with fellow executives, industry leaders, and decision-makers. Forge valuable connections, exchange insights, and explore potential collaborations in a premium networking environment.
  3. Tutorials: Participate in our included business-user tutorials for AI to get hands-on experience and walk away with valuable skills.

Elevate your conference experience with an Executive Ticket - gain access to the exclusive lounge and working space, join us for pre-conference workshops, receive a parking pass, and more when you purchase an Executive Ticket at checkout!

Limited seats available. Reserve your spot now!

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Featured Speakers

2025 DataConnect Conference Agenda

Join Women in Analytics for the 2025 DataConnect Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October 2-3, 2025!

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She’s helped lead the U.S. military into the era of AI. From the Pentagon to the White House, Eileen Vidrine has spent her career transforming how government and defense organizations use data to drive mission success. If you're serious about making AI work at scale, this keynote is one you can't afford to miss.

Eileen Vidrine

CEO & Founder
Vidrine Vantage, LLC

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This session explores the business value of AI governance by comparing leading frameworks, equipping data practitioners with the knowledge and strategies to select, adapt, and advocate for effective, ethical, and risk-mitigating AI practices tailored to their organization.

Nicole Janeway Bills

Founder & CEO
Data Strategy Professionals

Lauren Burke-McCarthy

Sr. Data Science Lead, Strategy
Further

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Colleen Saunders-Chukwu

AVP, Data Science & Analytics
Nationwide

Adita Karkera

Chief Data Officer - Government & Public Services
Deloitte

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In today's data-driven world, data literacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This interactive talk will equip you with the tools and strategies to empower your organization with a data-literate workforce. We'll dive into the importance of data literacy, how to assess your organization's current level, and practical steps to implement a successful data literacy program.

Angelica Spratley

Manager of Academic Data & Assessment
KIPP NC

Joyce Myers

Chief Data Officer
Modern Technology Solutions Inc.(MTSI)

Aishwarya Naresh Reganti

Founder & Forward‑Deployed Staff
LevelUp Labs

Cindi Howson

Chief Data & AI Strategy Officer
ThoughtSpot

This talk shares practical strategies for developing a comprehensive data and AI fluency program that boosts organizational performance while investing in employee growth and innovation.

Caitlin Porter

Director, Data and AI Fluency
HarbourVest Partners

Explore how women leaders can drive ethical, inclusive AI adoption that delivers both business value and societal impact, informed by global case studies and $250M in digital transformation projects.

Sabrina Amjad

Founder/CEO
Vanbri Consulting

This session demonstrates how to transform complex healthcare insights into engaging, accessible stories using design and storytelling to drive audience impact and meaningful change.

Megan Jones

Creative Director
Oracle

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Lauren Burke-McCarthy

Sr. Data Science Lead, Strategy
Further

Salema Rice

CEO & Founder
CDO Today

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