The data and analytics industry has no shortage of annual conferences you can attend. But, with game-changing launches with ChatGPT, 2023 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year for innovation. If you want to be a truly data-driven organization, you’ll want to hear insights from the industry's leading voices, and discover the technology solutions that are sure to be shared at this year’s events.
Here’s our shortlist of top data analytics and data science events you should attend in 2023:
ThoughtSpot Beyond: The Modern Data Experience
Date: May 9-10, 2023
Location: Virtual
Price: Free
First and foremost, what kind of marketer would I be if I didn’t start by plugging our own event. But seriously, Beyond is the event for data and analytics pros looking to get a leg up on the competition. This year we’re bringing The Modern Data Experience to the virtual stage. Join us to unlock groundbreaking product announcements, hear inspiring keynote speakers, and gain insights from the world’s most innovative data leaders. You can now watch Beyond 2023 on demand!
Snowflake Summit
Date: June 26-29, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Pricing: Early bird passes available until April 30
If you’re thinking about getting the most from your cloud data platform, Snowflake Summit is a can’t miss event. At Snowflake Summit 2023, you’ll learn how to access, build, and monetize data, tools, models, and applications in ways that were previously unimaginable. Enable seamless alignment and collaboration across these crucial functions in the Data Cloud to transform nearly every aspect of your organization. Discover the latest innovations, learn from hundreds of industry-leading experts, and see why customers love using Snowflake and ThoughtSpot.
Databricks Data + AI Summit
Date: June 26-19, 2023
Location: San Francisco, CA + Virtual
In-Person Pricing: $1,596
Anyone considering the data lakehouse needs to have the Databrick’s Data + AI Summit on their calendar this year. This event promises four days packed with keynotes by industry leaders and visionaries, technical sessions, hands-on training and networking opportunities. During the summit, you’ll learn about the latest advances in open source technologies like Apache Spark™, Delta Lake, and MLflow. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other data enthusiasts through meetups, hackathons, sessions, and lightning talks. See why companies are adopting ThoughtSpot and Databricks to bring the power of the data lakeshouse to business users.
dbt Coalesce
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Location: San Diego, CA + Virtual
In-Person Pricing: Early bird pricing available until February 28
Join dbt Labs and thousands of data humans like you to rethink how the world does data at Coalesce 2023. Whatever your role, experience, or ambitions in data—you have a place at Coalesce. You’ll also hear insights on how to streamline the workflow from data transformation to insights with ThoughtSpot and dbt. Build your path and find your people at the largest analytics engineering conference.
Amazon Re:Invent
Date: November 27 - December 1, 2023
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Pricing: TBD
One of the most well known conferences in the cloud space, Re:Invent is the event to take your AWS knowledge to the next level. This year’s event is sure to feature leadership sessions led by AWS Cloud experts, opportunities to connect and learn from the world’s leading companies using ThoughtSpot and AWS, and special AWS announcements. That’s why Amazon Re:Invent is a must-attend for AWS professionals.
Big Data LDN (London):
Date: September 20-21, 2023
Locations: London, UK
Pricing: Free
A hit every year since launching, Big Data LDN is the UK’s leading free-to-attend data and analytics conference and exhibition. Whether you want to hear from leading data and analytics experts or arm your company with the tools to deliver your most effective data-driven strategy, this is the one stop shop for organizations in the UK and beyond. Hear from 300 expert speakers, network with your peers, and view the latest product launches and demos.
VentureBeat Transform
Date: July 11-12, 2023
Locations: San Francisco, CA + Virtual
Pricing: TBD
If you follow the startup or tech space, you know VentureBeat. Their annual, flagship event, Transform has become one of the leading events on applied AI for enterprise business and technology decision makers. During this event, industry experts (like our own Cindi Howson) will come together for three days to provide comprehensive coverage across the breadth and depth of the world of applied AI, as well as industry-focused vertical tracks in healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and security.
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Gartner Data and Analytics Conference
Date: March 20 - 22, 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida
Standard Pricing: $4,300
Everyone knows Gartner for their Magic Quadrants, but they also put on one incredible show about the latest and greatest when it comes to business analytics. As companies push to transform and accelerate data and analytics (D&A), leaders need to execute purposeful strategies that maximize capabilities. Gartner’s D&A summit promises to address the most significant challenges you’ll face as a data leader. If you can’t make it to their flagship show in Florida, don’t worry. Gartner also holds Summits in the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and India.
Google Data Cloud Summit
Date: March 29th
Location: Virtual
Pricing: Free
When you think about pioneers in data, it’s hard not to think of Google. That extends to cloud data with the Google Data Cloud Summit, which brings together technology leaders and data professionals to share insights on how you can capitalize on the next wave of data solutions. During the event, you’ll uncover ways to make smarter decisions and solve complex challenges with key innovations in AI, machine learning, analytics, and databases. You can see details from last year’s event here. And keep an eye out for ThoughtSpot at this year’s summit!
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