Known for drawing global thought leaders and innovators, DataFest has become a must-attend event for anyone interested in data, AI, and tech. Now in it’s eighth year, DataFest attracts world-class speakers and provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from experts at the forefront of innovation.
Beyond learning, DataFest offers an unparalleled networking platform, bringing together industry leaders from across sectors and industries to collaborate and drive the future of data and AI.
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Look out for more speaker announcements coming soon!
Technology Editor
BBC
Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
OpenAI
Head of Europe
Canva
Chief Data & AI Officer
Lego
CEO
Satalia
CEO & Co-founder
Inicio AI
CEO & Co-founder
Malted AI
CEO
The Data Lab
Founder
Life Rites
Colin Jarvis – Head of Forward Deployed Engineering, OpenAI
Colin is one of the world’s leading experts in the practical deployment of AI, having been responsible for OpenAI’s technical deployments at Morgan Stanley, Mercado Libre, Orange and many others.
He enjoys speaking about how to make AI work in the real world, and is passionate about using AI and LLMs to aid the preservation of lower-resourced languages. He has a product and data engineering background, having come through the ranks as a developer in data and machine learning consultancies.
This year we’re moving beyond the initial hype surrounding AI, entering a phase where organisations are applying AI in practical, impactful ways.
At DataFest 2025, we’ll explore real-world examples and share actionable insights from experts, helping you understand how AI is transforming industries and how to navigate its challenges.
- Liz Whitefield, Hippo Data
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