Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Summit

Business-oriented Data Modelling Masterclass

This highly participative data modelling workshop by Alec Sharp covers Entity-Relationship modelling from a non-technical perspective, provides tips and guidelines for the analyst, and explores contextual, conceptual, and detailed modelling techniques that maximize user involvement. It provides techniques for improving communication between data modelers and subject matter experts. Topics will be covered with a discussion of the issue, a review of guidelines and examples, a workshop exercise, and a group solution and debriefing.

Transforming Data to Intelligence with Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models

This two-day course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the powerful synergy between knowledge graphs and large language models (LLMs). Combining theory with hands-on practice, attendees will learn every essential step for launching and managing a knowledge graph development project, with practical guidance on leveraging LLMs effectively at each stage. The course also covers techniques for enhancing the accuracy, and reliability of LLMs using knowledge graphs.

Mastering Your Data: An Introduction to MDM and Data Governance

[Half day] Discover the essentials of Master Data Management (MDM) and learn how Data Governance ensures data accuracy, trust, and value. From identifying key data domains to mastering reference data, this workshop provides practical insights to help you build a foundation of reliable, well-governed data.

Data Mesh – Federated Data Governance

[Half day] Organizations need adaptable governance and team structures to harness data’s strategic value. This course explores Federated Computational Data Governance, balancing centralized oversight with distributed autonomy. Participants will learn to structure teams, ensure accountability, and implement sustainable frameworks, fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term success in a distributed data ecosystem.

Ontwerpen van een Nieuwe Data Architectuur

Organizations need data science, self-service BI, embedded BI, edge analytics, and customer-driven BI. For many, it is the key reason to develop a new, future-proof data architecture. This two-day seminar discusses how to design a modern data architecture. Guidelines, roadmaps, design criteria, tips, design rules, use cases, case studies, and practical examples are discussed extensively.

Agile Data Warehouse Design & Dimensional Modeling

A 3-day dimensional data modelling course presented internationally by leading data warehousing expert and author Lawrence Corr, covering the latest agile techniques for systematically gathering Business Intelligence (BI) requirements and designing effective DW/BI systems. Practical, hands-on workshop based on 7W, star schema and BEAM approach.

Generative AI in Business Analysis

Artificial Intelligence, undoubtedly one of the most ground-breaking technologies to date, is opening new doors for analysts with innovative tools and capabilities. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for example, can be applied in strategic, business and functional analysis in various ways. Hands-on workshop on AI-driven Business Analysis.

Business-oriented Data Modelling Masterclass

This highly participative data modelling workshop by Alec Sharp covers Entity-Relationship modelling from a non-technical perspective, provides tips and guidelines for the analyst, and explores contextual, conceptual, and detailed modelling techniques that maximize user involvement. It provides techniques for improving communication between data modelers and subject matter experts. Topics will be covered with a discussion of the issue, a review of guidelines and examples, a workshop exercise, and a group solution and debriefing.

Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Summit 2024

Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence conference in which we cover topics such as Data Architecture, Datamesh Light, Data Engineering & Analytics, Data Governance, Knowledge Graphs, Data modelling, Impact of Generative-AI. Seize the opportunity to discuss and network with thought leaders in DW/BI such as Alec Sharp, Mike Ferguson, prof.dr. Peter Boncz, Ron Tolido, Jan Henderyckx and many others. Access to the conference recordings.

Working with Business Processes Masterclass

Business processes matter, because business processes are how value is delivered. Understanding how to work with business processes is now a core skill for business analysts, process and application architects, functional area managers, and even corporate executives. This three day workshop by BPM-guru Alec Sharp shows how to discover and scope a business process, clarify its context, model its workflow with progressive detail, assess it, and transition to the design of a new process by determining, verifying, and documenting its essential characteristics. Everything is backed up with real-world examples, and clear, repeatable guidelines.