DAMA Edmonton 10th Annual Conference

“Data Management Evolution: Integrating GenAI and Analytics For Business Success”.

Let's build our AI and Data Analytics Community together - learn about new initiatives and resources we are generating for you in the Alberta & Canada Region - especially how enterprise adoption of AI will provide significant business opportunities.  You will also learn about the "AI Foundation" - A Richard Sutton initiative and how you can contribute.  AI driven Data Governance, AI Driven Data Quality, AI driven Metadata Management plus how to successfully implement digital transformation of your organization are key elements of this conference.  AI Strategy development and implementation, plus for the techical folks a deep dive into AI, LLMs and Transformers on the Saturday workshop.

DAMA Edmonton is hosting its annual AI driven Data Management Conference, at the Productivity Innovation Center (PIC Building), on Oct 30-Nov2, 2024. The Conference in-person event is held simultaneously in six provinces across Canada by Six DAMA Chapters affiliated with DAMA International. Attendees will be able to access a video-stream (live). 

Who should attend: CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, Data Management Professionals from all areas of Data and Generative AI, including Data Analysts, Data Architects, Data Governance Professionals, Data Protection & Security Professionals, Data Scientists, Application Developers, Data Warehouse Specialists, Data Visualization Professionals, Machine Learning Engineers, Business Intelligence Professionals, and Artificial Intelligence Researchers & Developers.

Learn from experts and thought leaders from the US and across Canada. Many sessions over 4 days will cover all aspects of the Data Management (DM) and AI profession. The first and third days are devoted to Certified AI Professionals and Certified Data Management and Data Governance Professionals.

Sponsors: Qlik, Databricks, SAS, EY, DoCEOai (do.ke-o), 

Memberships & Discounts: In addition to the valuable benefits offered to DAMA Edmonton Members, a significant discount is available to annual members. We encourage you to purchase a membership to gain access to these benefits. You can learn more about those benefits and purchase membership here.

A 20% Early Bird discounts is available for Member and Non-Member tickets until September 30th, 2024

• For 2-Day Passes, use the coupon code: 2DAYEARLYBIRD
• For Day 1 Passes, use the coupon code: 1DAYEARLYBIRD
• For Day 2 Passes, use the coupon code: DAY2EARLYBIRD
• For 2-Day Virtual Passes, use the coupon: 2DAYVIRTUALEARLYBIRD

Please note that early bird discounts are not available for the already reduced student and underemployed ticket prices.

________________NOTE SPEAKERS AND SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES_________

Oct 30: 

Preconference workshop on AI driven Data Governance, Data Management and Metadata Management (5.30pm-8.30pm) with Dr. David Marco (fortune 500 and global consultant)

Oct 31: (8am-5.10pm) Presentations: Keynotes and Best Practices (Note: Agenda and Speakers are subject to Change)

• 8.00am-8.55am: Light Breakfast
• 9.00am-9.55am: KEYNOTE:  David Marco - AI Driven Data Management Practices
• 10.00am-10.45am: Louis Francescutti - AI driven support services in Health and Welfare
• 10.45am-11.15am Coffee Break and Networking
• 11.15am - 12.10pm: Malcolm Hawker -The Future of MDM in the age of AI
• 12.15pm-12.55pm - Lunch and Networking
• 1.00pm-1.55pm: Dan Haight - Data Visualization and Self Service Analytics
• 2.00pm - 2.50pm: Trudy Curtis - Evolving practices in Handling Petabytes in the Oil & Gas Industry
• 2.50pm-3.15pm Coffee Break and Networking
• 3.15pm-4.10pm: Carine Bottouri - How TELUS accomplished their moonshot to Data Intelligence with Metadata.
• 4.15pm-5.10pm: Chad Sanderson - Mastering AI Ready Infrastructure
• 5.15p-6.45pm Attendees Reception
• 7.00pm-Onwards: Speakers Dinner - (by invitation only)

Nov 1  (Note: Agenda and Speakers are subject to Change)

• 8am-8.55am: Light Breakfast
• 9.00am-9.55am: KEYNOTE: Bill Inmon - DataVox and AI driven Streaming Data Analytics
• 10.00am-10.45am: Matt Taylor - AI, Intelligent Robotics Lab, RL & AI Lab - practical applications in business & Industry
• 10.45am-11.15am Coffee Break and Networking
• 11.15am - 12.10pm: Pradeep Karpur - Data Marketplaces, Data Products and Federated Data
• 12.15pm-12.55pm - Lunch and Networking
• 1.00pm-1.55pm: KEYNOTE: Rich Sutton: The future of RL and building human 
• 2.00pm - 2.25pm: Kewal Dhariwal - AI, Data Governance & Data Management Certification
• 2.25pm-2.50pm: Bruce Matichuk-Stephen Kaiser - AI Strategy - using Generative AI
• 2.50pm-3.15pm Coffee Break and Networking
• 3.15pm-4.10pm: Bruce Alton - RoBIM Tech: Case Study: near and/or onsite construction, using robotics and AI
• 4.10pm-5.00pm Door Prizes

Nov 2  (Workshops)

• 8.30am-8.55am Light Breakfast
• 9.00am-4.00pm: Bruce Matichuk (Co-founder, Health Gauge; Now with MedWatch) - Implementing AI for your organization, "Customizing ChatGPT" and other Open Source LLMs, Assistive Generative AI and Human Interfaces, LLM and the role of Transformers.
• 9.00am-12.00pm: Bill Inmon (Author, Entrepreneur, Consultant): hands-on workshop with AI Driven Streaming Data Analytics and DataVox
• 9.00am-12.00pm: Kewal Dhariwal (Executive Director, ICCP) - "Certification Exam Cram: AI, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, and Business Intelligence"
• 12.00pm-12.30pm - Light Lunch (Soup & Sandwiches/Wraps)
• 12.30pm-6.00pm: Certification Examinations, "Zero Risk" – "Pay if you pass", Take up to 3 examinations in the one afternoon, full performance profile available for each exam taken - pass or fail. A really inexpensive and private skills assessment that you can use for your professional development, career planning and training plan.

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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS & BENEFITS

Platinum Sponsorship

($5,000)

1. Sponsor’s logo, 100 word description, and links prominently displayed on all conference web pages.
2. Sponsor’s logo prominently displayed and mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.
3. Two full pages of sponsor’s ad in conference program.
4. One half-hour keynote speaking slot is provided during the conference.  The keynote will be carried live across Canada
5. Corporate banner and marketing collateral at the registration desk.
6. Best placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.
7. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.
8. Sponsor is acknowledged at the opening and closing of the conference.
9. Three free conference registrations.
10. Two free booth space (or one large one) for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.
11. Opportunity to co-sponsor lunch and to speak during lunch.

Gold Sponsor

($3,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo, 50 word company word description and links conspicuously displayed on all conference web pages.
2. Sponsor is mentioned in all convention promotional material and media.
3. One full page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.
4. Excellent placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.
5. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.
6. Sponsor is acknowledged during the opening and closing of the conference.
7. Two free conference registrations.
8. One free booth space for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.
9. Opportunity to co-sponsor lunch.

Silver Sponsor

($2,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo and links displayed on all convention web pages.
2. Sponsor is mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.
3. Half page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.
4. Excellent placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.
5. Sponsor’s promotional and marketing material in delegates’ bags.
6. Sponsor is acknowledged during the opening and closing of the conference.
7. One free convention registration.
8. One free booth space for the exhibition of sponsor’s products and services.
9. Opportunity to co-sponsor breakfast.

Bronze Sponsor

($1,500)

1. Sponsor’s logo and links displayed on all conference web pages.
2. Sponsor is mentioned in all conference promotional material and media.
3. One-quarter page of sponsor’s ad in the conference program.
4. Good placement for sponsor’s ad on the main theatre’s screen during conference.
5. Sponsor’s company leaflet in delegates’ bags.
6. Fifty percent discount on booth space.
7. Opportunity to co-sponsor coffee.

Conference Floor Exhibition Booth

($350)

1. Opportunity to visit one-on-one with conference attendees during the conference.
2. Educate conference attendees about exhibitor’s products and services.
3. Opportunity to network and cultivate with conference sponsors, fellow exhibitors, and conference attendees.