The ground is shifting beneath us everyday as data professionals. So how do we future-proof our careers when we have no way of predicting that future?

The world of data is one where many of its professionals have invested a lot of time, money, and degrees into getting in the first place, which means we have even more to lose when meteoric shifts like the arrival of Generative AI affect the industry.

This talk goes through how we as data professionals can prime ourselves for longevity in a space where nothing is certain and everything seems to be evolving at lightning speed everyday. We will do so by looking at past industry shifts, take inventory of our current skills, and attempt to predict where we and our field are headed in the future. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned veteran, this talk will offer actionable lessons for all data professionals.