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30TH JULY, 2024 | CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
09:00 AM
Welcome Note
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
09:10 AM
Leading the pack: The CDO’s Practical Guide to Successful Deployment of Data Analytics
Data analytics drive informed decision-making for businesses, and thus Chief Data Officers (CDOs) play a pivotal role in orchestrating the deployment of data analytics initiatives. However, successful implementation requires careful planning, collaboration, and alignment with business objectives. This session gives you the perfect recipe with practical insights and strategies for CDOs to effectively deploy data analytics within their organisations.
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
09:30 AM
Predictive Analytics: Where Data Meets Future Business Decisions
This dynamic presentation will uncover how businesses are harnessing predictive analytics to make informed decisions and anticipate trends. Whether you’re a seasoned analyst or just dipping your toes into the data-driven world, this session will give valuable insights into how your business can gain a competitive edge by leveraging predictive analytics.
Noreeta Philander
Head of Data & Analytics | Ayoba
09:50 AM
Crafting Effective Data Governance Policies for Brand Safety and Success
South Africa suffers about 150 Data breaches per month. To navigate these waters safely and harness the power of data effectively, robust data governance policies are essential. Let’s dive into the depths of data governance and explore how organisations can craft policies to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance. THis session will cover the following:
- Keeping away bad actors
- Cyber-attacks and the enterprise challenge
- Ensuring Compliance and Mitigating Risks
- Implementing data governance frameworks
- Monitoring and continuous improvement
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
10:10 AM
COFFEE BREAK
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
10:40 AM
Generating Value From Data: Unlocking New Revenue Streams that Drive Significant Growth
Unlocking New Revenue Streams By understanding the principles of data monetisation and implementing strategic initiatives, organisations can unlock new revenue streams. Learn how to drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in your respective market. This session will look at how the ability to monetise data effectively remains a critical success factor for businesses.
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
11:00 PM
The Secret Sauce To Balancing Stakeholder Management and Data Literacy
Balancing stakeholder management and data literacy is crucial for effective decision-making and organisational success. Learn how to balance the scale by:
- Making the case to your business your stakeholders
- Enhancing data literacy across the organisation with training
- Fostering clear and effective communication
- Measuring effectiveness and impact on business
Terishia Reddy
Head of Data Science | Pick n Pay
11:20 PM
Data Quality: The Backbone of Informed Decision-Making
Why do companies struggle with data quality? Addressing these issues requires implementing robust data governance practices, data cleansing techniques, and investing in quality control measures throughout the data lifecycle. The speaker will tackle challenges around:
- Incomplete Data
- Inaccurate Data
- Inconsistent Data
- Duplicate Data
- Unstructured Data
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
11:40 PM
Exploring the World of Data Streaming
From its humble beginnings to its pivotal role in shaping the digital world, it’s clear that data streaming isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the heartbeat of our connected society. This session aims to engage businesses by framing data streaming as an exciting journey filled with exploration and discovery. Join in the discussion and share your perspective into the fascinating world of real-time data processing.
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
12:00 PM
Seeing is Believing: The Art and Science of Data Visualisation
Effectively communicate data-driven insights to technical or non-technical audiences. This session will highlight best practices for effective data visualisation. The speaker will discuss how data visualisation transforms complex data points into easy to explain visual storytelling and act on insights.
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
12:20 PM
LUNCH BREAK
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
13:20 PM
Empowering Teams: Implementing Self-Service Architecture with Data Mesh
Diving into the concept of self-service architecture within the context of data mesh. Let’s explore how organisations can empower teams to harness the power of data while maintaining control and governance. At the heart of Data Mesh lies the concept of self-service, this empowers teams to manage and access their own data assets autonomously. The session will break down silos, streamline processes, and foster a culture of data ownership and accountability across the organisation.
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
13:40 PM
The Enterprise Checklist to Measure AI Maturity
Are you ready for the AI transformation? Calculate your next moves by benchmarking your business readiness. This includes people, processes, data sources and tech. Whether you are in the POC phase or looking to scale your artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, this session will help you prepare a clear and functional roadmap for future success.
Paul Wasson
Head of Innovation | 99c
14:00 PM
Afternoon Tea
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
16:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Tarv Nijjar
Senior Director, Business Insights and Analytics | McDonald's
14:30 PM
Masterclass: Empowering Data-driven Decisions
Data is the cornerstone for decision-making in modern enterprise. Data-driven decision-making ensures that stakeholders are able to validate a course of action before committing to it. After execution, analytics helps measure the success and plot future plans.
Yet, while most companies understand the importance of data, few are able to leverage it for actionable insights. The gap in implementation means that businesses that are able to draw valid insights, and act on them will find themselves at an advantage. Professionals that arm themselves with these skills will fast-track their career trajectories.
This masterclass will deliver practical insights on how to drive data-driven decision-making.
Key Takeaways
- Building a Data-Driven Organisation: The right data strategy with the right culture
- Democratising Data Literacy: Training your team to access, understand and gain value from the data
- Developing a Decision-Making Framework: Getting insights your business can act on
- Data Storytelling and the Power of Self-Service: Empowering action with data
- AI in Decision-Making: Entering a new paradigm shift
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