Data Decoded Launches in London: A New Data & AI Festival for the Capital

Following the success of its Manchester debut in October 2025, Data Decoded is officially expanding to the capital. Data Decoded LDN will take place on 22–23 April 2026 at the iconic Olympia London, bringing the UK’s most practical, community-driven data & AI festival to a brand-new audience across London and the South.

Designed for data leaders, engineers, architects, analysts, governance specialists, AI practitioners, business decision-makers and more, the event delivers two days of insight, strategy, tools, and real-world examples that help organisations unlock the true value of their data.

What Is Data Decoded?

Data Decoded is a modern data & AI festival built to cut through hype and focus on what genuinely matters for today’s organisations:

practical implementation
real-world business value
cross-functional collaboration
data-driven decision making
modern data platforms, engineering, and governance
applied AI and analytics

Like its Manchester counterpart, Data Decoded LDN will offer a free-to-attend event format supported by industry sponsors, ensuring accessibility for professionals at all levels.

When & Where

📍 Olympia London
📅 22–23 April 2026

Located in the heart of West London, Olympia is one of the UK’s most recognised venues—easily accessible for professionals across the capital, the South East, and beyond.

Why London? Building on the Momentum of Data Decoded MCR 2025

Data Decoded MCR 2025 brought together thousands of attendees, 80+ speakers, a packed expo floor, hands-on workshops, and a buzzing data community atmosphere. With overwhelmingly positive feedback, the Manchester event confirmed the appetite for a practical, modern data festival in the first half of the calendar year.

Key themes that resonated in Manchester—applied AI, platform engineering, governance & risk, metadata, data products, data leadership, and next-gen architecture—will continue to shape the London programme, refined for a new audience and regional priorities.

The expansion to London marks a natural next step: connecting the UK’s largest concentration of data talent, tech organisations, consultants, and global brands.

Who Should Attend?

Data Decoded LDN is designed for professionals who shape, build, lead, or use data to drive organisational success.

Ideal for:

Chief Data Officers & Data Leaders
Data Engineers, Platform Engineers & Architects
Data Governance, Risk & Compliance specialists
AI, ML & Analytics practitioners
CTOs, CIOs & Digital Transformation leaders
Product leaders, business strategists & innovation teams
Public sector data professionals
Anyone responsible for delivering or scaling data-driven value

Whether you’re responsible for building a modern data platform, governing AI responsibly, delivering trusted analytics, or driving transformation across a business function, Data Decoded provides the knowledge, tools, and connections to help you move faster and smarter.

What to Expect at Data Decoded LDN

Attendees can look forward to:

🔹 Five Specialist Theatres

Covering:

Leadership & Strategy
AI, Analytics & Intelligence
Data Engineering, Integration & Automation
Data Architecture, Platforms & Infrastructure
Data Governance, Risk & Compliance

🔹 Real-World Learning

Talks delivered by experienced practitioners—no sales pitches, no jargon-heavy theory.

🔹 A Vibrant Expo

Meet leading technology providers, consultants, and solution partners shaping the future of data and AI.

🔹 Community & Networking

Catch-ups, partnerships, meetups, and meaningful conversations with peers from across the region.

🔹 Optional Hands-On Workshops

Deep-dive, practical paid sessions led by industry experts (to be announced soon).

🔹 A Festival Atmosphere

A format that feels energising, modern and collaborative—not a traditional conference experience.

Be Part of the First-Ever Data Decoded LDN

London’s data ecosystem is one of the most advanced in the world—and this new chapter of the Data Decoded series aims to bring together the brightest minds, best tools, and most forward-thinking organisations to share knowledge and accelerate innovation.

Registration is now open and free to attend.

See you in April
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