Why a Data Analytics Keynote Speaker?
Data is everywhere—but turning it into clear, actionable insights requires leadership as much as technology. As a data analytics keynote speaker and professor of business analytics, I help organizations build data analytics leadership and business intelligence capability. My keynotes and workshops are designed for executives, managers, and conference audiences who want to make better decisions with data without getting lost in the technical weeds.
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What I Cover: Data & Analytics for Leaders
I tailor content to your industry and audience. Common themes include:
- Data-driven decision-making — How to use analytics to support strategy and operations while avoiding analysis paralysis.
- Business intelligence and reporting — From dashboards to storytelling: making data understandable and actionable.
- Data literacy — Helping non-technical teams interpret metrics, spot bias, and ask the right questions.
- Analytics strategy — Prioritizing use cases, building data infrastructure, and aligning analytics with business goals.
- AI and analytics together — Where machine learning and AI fit into the broader analytics landscape, and how to govern them.
Data & AI Literacy in Practice
I’ve delivered data and AI literacy sessions for municipal staff, corporate teams, and learning initiatives. These workshops combine concepts (what is data, what is AI, what are the limits?) with practical tools—including Microsoft 365 Copilot and other platforms—so participants leave with a clear mental model and next steps. Past engagements include:
- City of Lethbridge — Data and AI Literacy session using Microsoft 365 Copilot (Lunch and Learn), and a broader Data and AI Literacy Learning City workshop.
- Digital Research Alliance of Canada — Keynote on “AI’s Role in Digital Research: Infrastructure Challenges and Strategic Considerations” at the Spring DRI Connect Conference.
Whether your audience is leadership or frontline staff, I focus on clarity, realism, and practical takeaways.
Who Books Data Analytics Keynotes?
Typical audiences include industry conferences, executive retreats, professional associations, and in-house training events. I work with organizations in the public sector, manufacturing, agriculture, professional services, and more. If you’re planning a conference or internal event and want a data analytics expert who can speak to both strategy and practice, get in touch via my speaking agent to discuss topics and format.
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