How are you and I impacted by AI in the world of data and data management.
Agenda
09:00 - Registration, Tea, Coffee, Snacks & Networking
09:30 - Welcome & Housekeeping: Sue Geuens, DAMA-UK & Ed Evans, Chair, BCS DMSG
09:45 - Plenary Keynote: Your AI Strategy has a People-Shaped Hole in It
Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach
10:15 - Panel Discussion on the Changing Shape of Data Roles
Nicola Askham, The Data Governance Coach, Nicola Askham Ltd
Paul Jones, Data, AI & Solutions Engineering, Baringa Partners
Samir Sharma, CEO & Founder, datazuum
Natascha Bowen, Lead Data Architect, Deutsche Bank
Moderated by Mark Townsend, Head of Client Services, KDR Talent Solutions
11:00 - Break & Networking
11:30 - Keynote: Data Quality in the Age of Generative AI
Lee Biggenden, Co-Founder & CEO, Nephos Technologies Ltd
12:00 - Panel Discussion on Data Quality and Tooling in the Age of Generative AI
Lee Biggenden, Co-Founder & CEO, Nephos Technologies Ltd
Chris Pounder, Director, Amberhawk Training Limited
Stephen Russell, Principal Consultant, Nephos Technologies Ltd
Moderated by Julian Schwarzenbach, Director, Data & Process Advantage
12:45 - Lunch, kindly sponsored by Nephos Limited, KDR Talent Solutions, and Ben Clinch
Lunchtime presentation: GDPR in the AI Age, Chris Pounder, Amberhawk Training Limited
13:45 - Keynote: Culture, Collaboration & Data Leadership
David Geere, Director, pwc
14:15 - Panel Discussion on Culture, Collaboration & Data Leadership
David Geere, Director, pwc
Steve Prokopiou, Independent
Simon Downes, Data Architect, National Wealth Fund
Moderated by Sue Geuens, DAMA-UK
15:00 - Break & Networking
15:30 - Keynote: More Fear Than Hope: What the British Public Really Thinks About AI and the Future of Work.
Elena Simperl, Professor of Computer Science, King’s College, London & Co-Director, King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence
16:15 - Interactive Workshop: Data & AI Strategy Canvas
Samir Sharma, CEO & Founder, datazuum
16:45 - Closing Remarks: Sue Geuens, DAMA-UK & Ed Evans, Chair, BCS DMSG
17:00 - Drinks & Networking, courtesy of our sponsors
18:30 - Event Close
A printable version of the programme is available here: People, Data and AI Conference Programme - 10 June 2026.
Synopsis
Group and DAMA UK, bring together experienced practitioners from across the data community to share insights and explore the issues shaping our rapidly evolving field. This year’s theme, People, Data and AI, takes a human-centred perspective.
As we know, it is the “humans in the loop” who ultimately determine the success of any digital initiative, and as the saying goes, culture eats strategy for breakfast. Against a backdrop of growing expectations around AI and autonomous agents, we’ll examine how roles, responsibilities, and career paths are changing, and what this means for individuals and organisations alike.
Join us for a day of thought-provoking discussion, valuable networking, and practical insight at this important annual event.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: Data Management specialist group supported externally by DAMA UK.
