Have Something to Share? Let Us Know!

Complete the form below to share your ideas and interest in speaking at the next DataConnect Conference on October 2-3, 2025 in Columbus, OH. We will reach out if you are a good match!
At this time, we are only accepting applications for in-person presentations.

Our Mission

DataConnect is focused on providing growth opportunities for women in the field by increasing visibility to the individuals making an impact in data, analytics and AI, providing our conference as platform for them to lead the conversation, and supporting their success in communicating their expertise and experiences in their craft.

Benefits of Speaking at DataConnect

  • Conference support and presentation review
  • Full conference pass
  • Exclusive speaker dinner to connect with fellow speakers
  • Professional video recording of your talk
  • 2 nights of hotel stay for out of town speakers
  • Access to our private speaker lounge throughout the event

Tracks & Categories

With multiple tracks, attendees will have the ability to hear from a variety of industry thought-leaders over a broad range of topics, allowing them to curate an optimal agenda tailored to their interests and experience level. Our tracks include:
  • AI & ML
  • Driving Value & Communicating Insights
  • Leadership & Strategy
  • Governance & Risk
  • Data Engineering & Management

Potential Topics

Our conference covers a broad range of topics in the fields of analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Past topics include algorithm ethics, basics and potential IT risks of AI, career paths in analytics, interviewing data scientists and building analytics teams, developing use cases, creating systems for data capture, data storage/ management, Enterprise analytics, deploying and improving models in an Agile way, storytelling with data, migrating analytics to the cloud, and social network and media analysis. Some topics we'd be interested in hearing about at our 2025 event include:
  • Data & AI Fluency and Enablement
  • Lessons Learned from Failure
  • Product Focused Talks
  • Synthetic Data Generation
  • AI for Social Good
  • Evolving Neural Networks with Genetic Algorithms
  • ....and more!

Apply to Speak In-Person at DataConnect 2025

October 2-3, 2025
Columbus, OH
Application Opens: August 26, 2024
Deadline to Apply:
April 30, 2025

Presenter Experience

We focus on providing growth opportunities for women and gender minorities in analytics, data science, machine learning, AI, and other related fields by:
  • Increasing visibility to individuals making an impact in the space,
  • Providing our conference as platform for them to lead the conversation, and
  • Supporting their success in communicating their expertise and experiences in their craft through efficient communication, networking and speaker coaching opportunities.

Speaker Experience Survey Results

Was this your first time speaking at a conference? No (56%) / Yes (44%)Do you feel that speaking at the DataConnect Conference improved your confidence as a speaker? Yes (94%) / No (6%)Do you feel that speaking at the DataConnect Conference Improved your ability to publicly speak about data and analytics? Yes 89% / No 11%Do you believe there were ample opportunities to network with other speakers, companies and attendees? Yes 94% / No 6%Did speaking at DataConnect Conference provide new business and career connections? Yes 89% / No 11%

What do previous speakers say about their experience at the DataConnect Conference?

"Speaking at the conference and being told by attendees that they enjoyed my talk helped me find my voice and feel confident that I have ideas to share in this space."

- Speaker, 2019 Conference

"The prep for this conference forced me to think about why others might care about my topic and create a talk that would have broad appeal. That ideas carries forward into my day-to-day work as I encourage my team to make their communications understandable and relevant to their intended audience."

- Speaker, 2018 Conference

"I met a lot of women who have walked similar paths in life to where I am currently, and connecting and hearing about their journeys provided me with invaluable information and confidence about myself. I think in the future, if I were to pursue a career move, the connections I made at DataConnect would play a big part in that success!"

- Speaker, 2023 Conference

"I met many women in completely different fields, trying to solve very similar problems. This has increased my exposure to the specifics of various industries while reinforcing my belief that there is a great deal of value in sharing knowledge across them. In addition, I have been able to introduce one of the people I met at WIA to a colleague who was looking for a contact in a particular field, and I love making connections like that where both benefit."

- Speaker, 2019 Conference

"The sense of community and welcoming atmosphere made connecting with the audience very easy. Everyone that I had a chance to meet and work with were kind and helpful. Also, the positive feedback that I received and the questions from the group really solidified some internal ideas I have moving forward for the company - really great to get validation and also get a sense of where BI professionals find pain points and successes."

- Speaker, 2023 Conference

“[DataConnect] was probably the largest live audience I have spoken in front of in person and I was blown away! Great engagement and wonderful experience overall.”

- Speaker, 2023 Conference