Turning Data Into Advantage: The People, Platforms, and Principles Behind Business Growth

Turning investment in data and AI into lasting business value takes more than just technology alone. It requires trusted data foundations, responsible governance, empowered people, and operating models that enable innovation at scale. By aligning data initiatives with business priorities, strengthening data capability, and fostering a culture of confidence and experimentation, leaders can unlock greater value from their data. Through stronger business partnerships, customer-focused decision-making, and a commitment to responsible innovation, organisations can drive meaningful commercial impact, adapt to changing demands, and position data as a strategic enabler of sustainable growth.

The 4th March 2027 will see 70+ senior data leaders come together from across a vast range of industries to engage in interactive peer-to-peer discussions about key trends across the data landscape.

Speakers include:

What to expect:

“The Data Collective team was professional, supportive and enabling. They ensured, as a roundtable host, that the process to engage with the event and prepare was seamless and fully supported. Throughout the process the team took considerable and intentional effort to make me feel included and comfortable to be my authentic self in preparation and at the event.” – Managing Director - Process Improvement and Data Management, Moody’s

"A great day. The event is well organised and atmosphere is welcoming & informal. The  structured discussions in the round table sessions are very informative and thought provoking." - Head of Data & Programme Management Office, Boots Opticians

"Almost like "group therapy for data professionals". It's a wonderful opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals, going through the same problems." - Director of Assessment, Data and Insights, Oxford University Press

"Love the way this is organized, the workshops really open up the topic discussions, allowing brain-storming like round tables. The breaks allowed liaising on deeper topics with other data experts, and the drinks and snacks were very welcome." - Director of Analysis, Data Visualisations and Automation, Barings

“A fantastic opportunity to share experiences and pick up useful thoughts and ideas with fellow data leaders. The panel discussion and the roundtables were all very interesting and engaging and I had a lot of good conversations. I was also able to make contact with a vendor with whom we are discussing engaging support on a consultancy basis with a technology migration challenge. Very enjoyable and very useful. I will attend again.” – Group Head of Data and Analytics, Frontline