Efficient engineering is the backbone of every successful data strategy — and the Data Engineering, Integration & Automation Theatre at Data Decoded MCR 2025 is designed to show how it’s done.

Across two days (21–22 October, Manchester Central), this theatre explores the mechanics of building and maintaining reliable, timely, business-ready data. From orchestration and ETL pipelines to automation, integration, and real-time streaming, sessions focus on how to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and enable scalable self-service.

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Sessions to Watch Out For

• ⚡ AI-Ready Data – lessons on avoiding common mistakes and applying proven practices.

• 📊 Spreadsheets, AI & the Modern Data Stack – how familiar tools are evolving in today’s landscape.

• 🤖 Fuelling the AI Revolution – evolving data patterns and automation strategies.

• 🧑‍💻 Future-Proofing Data & Analytics Skills – building standards and collaboration models to keep pace.

• 🕸️ Data Fabric in Action – leveraging engineering and integration advances for smart, automated management at scale.

• 🪄 Metadata Magic & Madness – real-world lessons from building a zero-code data platform.

• 🔧 Designing for the Future – how to simplify and modernise architectures to unlock value and innovation.

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Why Attend the Data Engineering, Integration & Automation Theatre?

You’ll discover:

• Practical ways to simplify complex workflows and boost efficiency

• How to architect data for AI-readiness and automation at scale

• Insights from practitioners driving innovation in engineering and integration

• Approaches to future-proof skills and platforms for long-term value

If your role involves keeping data flowing smoothly — and turning engineering excellence into business impact — this theatre is a must.