The Top 7 Reasons You Should Go To Big Data Congress 2
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The document promotes the Big Data Congress II conference happening in February 2014 in Saint John, New Brunswick. It outlines 7 reasons to attend, including that last year's event was a success with over 500 participants and leading experts in data science. This year's event will be bigger with more speakers, workshops, and technical sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with over 700 data professionals from various industries. A keynote from renowned author Clayton Christensen is highlighted. The event aims to discuss big data's impact on business and society. Tickets range from $175-450 depending on which days and events are attended.
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The Top 7 Reasons You Should Go To Big Data Congress 2
- 1. The top 7 reasons why you should go to Big Data Congress II Spaces are limited. Book yours today.
- 2. 1 Last year’s Big Data Congress was a HUGE success
- 3. Over 500 participants discussed how data science is driving economic change
- 4. And saw leading thinking a full year ahead of everyone else
- 5. From some of the biggest brains around Hilary Mason Data Scientist, Accel Partners Steven B. Johnson Author, Future Perfect Thomas H. Davenport Author, Competing on Analytics Andreas Weigend Former Chief Scientist, Amazon Maryantonett Flumian President, Institute On Governance Andrew McAfee Co-Author, Race Against the Machine
- 6. 2 Big Data Congress II is even bigger and better
- 7. This year features even more Speakers & Conversations Big Ideas Technical Workshops
- 8. 3 Meet Canada’s biggest big data community
- 9. Join over 700 leaders, doers, students, and thinkers
- 11. To discuss big data’s big impact on business
- 12. And Canada
- 13. 4 An incredible keynote you’d regret missing
- 16. And award winning author of
- 17. Discussing disruption, big data, and your business Already convinced? Sign up now
- 18. 5 An all-star lineup of leading thinkers
- 19. Rick Smolan Creator The Human Face of Big Data Erin Shellman Data Scientist Nordstrom Data Lab David Alston Startup Advisor Kevin Slavin Co-founder Area/Code Stan Matwin Canada Research Chair Dalhousie University Shel Israel & Robert Scoble Technology Journalists John Weigelt National Technology Officer Microsoft Canada Hilary Mason Data Scientist in Residence Accel Partners See all speakers and bios
- 21. This year’s workshops Data Science Visual Analytics
- 22. 7 Two days. One low price.
- 23. All this for only Seriously.
- 24. February 24th February 25th Workshops Congress $175 $325 Buy tickets now Both days Workshops + Congress $450
- 25. Join us in Saint John, N.B. Spaces are limited. Reserve yours today. Register now
- 26. Frequently asked questions What is the Big Data Congress II? BDCII is where leading thinkers and doers come together to talk about the impact of data science on society. Who attends? Anyone and everyone interested in how data science can be used to make society better. Who’s behind BDCII? BDCII is presented by T4G in partnership with the NBITC. When and where is it? Feburary 24 & 25, 2014 in Saint John, New Brunswick. What is BCD’s goal? To promote awareness of data science as a powerful tool for solving big problems. How much does it cost? Day 1: Workshops: $175. Day 2: Congress: $325. Both days: $450.
- 27. Frequently asked questions What about students? Students enjoy a substantial discount and are also invited to a special session on February 26. Data science is a huge new discipline that’s only going to get bigger. Our goal is to to let students know about great jobs that don’t yet exist and how to prepare for them. What’s the special session? Hilary Mason and David Alston will challenge high school students across New Brunswick to develop creative solutions to the problems they see. We’re awarding three cash prizes of $5,000 each to the top creative student teams or individuals to help them develop their idea into a working prototype.