In his LinkedIn article ‘Data is Dead,’ Wouter van Aerle sparked a significant debate: many organizations manage their data in ways that are fundamentally inadequate. This includes a lack of clear responsibilities, an overly technological approach, or the absence of a strategic vision for data use. As a result, ambitions to become ‘data-driven’ often fail before they can truly take off.

Alec shares the surprising reasons packaged software selection and implementation often go disastrously wrong, and how to avoid them. Moreover, what important role data modelling techniques can play in helping to resolve problems.

How can you truly harness data as a business asset? We will explore the central pillar of Data Mesh: Federated Computational Data Governance. Gain insights into structuring data teams to meet your needs both centrally and locally, and learn how federated data governance can ensure accountability across the organization.

As data systems grow more complex, maintaining data quality and trust is essential. This session explores how to test BI and data solutions effectively with TMAP and the VOICE model, offering strategies to assess data flows, quality, and profiling to build confidence and ensure reliable insights.