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11:15 - 12:00  Keynote Theatre: Leadership & Strategy

PANEL: Creating a Data Led Culture

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

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Creating a truly data-led culture is now a strategic imperative, not just a technical goal. This keynote explores how senior leaders can embed data-driven thinking into decision-making, operations, and innovation. Attendees will learn how to align data strategy with business outcomes, overcome cultural resistance, and equip teams with the right governance, skills, and tools. The session highlights real-world examples of organisations that have scaled their data maturity, showing how leadership and trust in data drive value. It also examines the role of AI in accelerating transformation while ensuring accountability. Designed for senior decision-makers, this keynote offers a practical framework to turn data into a catalyst for faster, smarter, and more confident decisions across the enterprise.

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sam davies_bw Samantha Davies , Director of Global Product Insight & Analytics , Sky Jason Foster BW Jason Foster , Data & AI Strategy Advisor , Cynozure Kam Karaji Kam Karaji , Director of Cybersecurity & Risk Management , National Football League (NFL) Oli Pickup BW Oliver Pickup , Founder & Director , Pickup Media Ltd Matt Yates BW Matt Yates , Head of Talent Acquisition, EMEA , Uber