PRESENTATION

Small but Mighty: Empowering SMEs with Data Democracy

Data Analytics provides companies with a competitive advantage. As decision-making goes digital, even small businesses can start to make better choices using data. There are opportunities to use AI for good if you know where to look. In this talk we will look at the 5 steps to democratise data and data analytics, and what you can do tomorrow to get started on your data-driven SME journey, wherever you begin.

Clare Walsh

Institute of Analytics

Dr Clare Walsh is Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics (IoA) and is one of the world’s leading academic voices in data analytics and AI, with her mission at the IoA being to help people in any field feel empowered by technology and understand its benefits. Having studied under Professor Tim Berners-Lee and Dame Wendy Hall, she was also an academic tutor at the University of Southampton’s Data Science Academy and, during this time, worked for the Government as a researcher within the Office of AI. Clare contributed to the recently-published Government White Paper on AI Regulation, has published peer-reviewed research papers and is often called upon as an expert witness to advise governments in complex legal cases.About the IoA The Institute of Analytics (IoA) is a not-for-profit global body for analytics & data science professionals. Our mission is to develop and promote the highest professional and ethical standards, create awareness of the value of data analytics and its uses in society and inspire the next generation of analysts & data scientists through education. We help our members stay ahead of the curve of digital transformation through access to benefits including training and upskilling, updates about advancements in technology and regulation, masterclasses and thought leadership. To find out more, email: hello@ioaglobal.org or visit: ioaglobal.org.