You’ll be able to choose 2 of of the following Workshops:
Data visualisation: the good, the bad and the ugly
Theme: Data, Host: Optiver
Available: In-person 1:45PM and 3:45PM
Remember when you struggled to create the chart that would help make your message land? Or when you were sitting through a presentation *confused* as the presenter was using a chart that was not visually clear? This interactive workshop will explore what makes a good and bad chart, and how you can best leverage the tool to present clear insights. Throughout the session, Virginia Wheway, Optiver’s Head of Data Strategy, will use real-life examples from her 35 years as a data professional. Join Optiver’s workshop to gain easy, practical tips that you can implement into your day-to-day role, across all fields and industries.
Location: Cargo Hall Main Hall
Speaker(s):
Optiver,
Write your first SQL queries to interact with a database
Theme: Engineering / Coding, Host: Le Wagon
Available: In-person 1:45PM and 3:45PM
This introduction to SQL will bring them the very first brick of their learning journey to become a Data Scientist or a Web Developer! The goal of this course is to introduce you to the world of databases. Students will learn to visualize an existing database and extract records from it making SQL queries. Best suited to any person interested in starting their tech journey to become a Data Scientist or a Software Developer! Experience level required by participants: Beginner Le Wagon requires a projector and microphone for their speaker. NOTE: Participants are required to bring their own laptop.
Location: Cargo Hall Conservatory
Speaker(s):
Le Wagon,
Streaming on Databricks - Sentiment Analysis of your messages in real time
Theme: Engineering / Coding, Host: Servian
Available: In-person 1:45PM and 3:45PM
Yulin Zhou (Databricks Lead in Servian Cognizant) will walk you through a fun Databricks journey on an interactive streaming and sentiment analysis use case. You will be exposed to some SQL, Pyspark notebook and learn how to navigate in a Databricks workspace and use notebooks effectively. Session Notes: Participants are required to bring their own laptop. Audience: Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientist Experience level required by participants: Basic knowledge in SQL, Python
Location: Aerial
Speaker(s):
Servian,
How can we stop women leaving the tech industry? And Journey stories of up-and-coming female tech leaders
Theme: Presence / confidence, Host: DiUS
Available: In-person 1:45PM only
Michelle Gleeson (Kaleida), Paula Burton (Mass Dynamics), and Nicole Tzavaras (DiUS) to be on a panel, moderated by Kavita Kerwar (DiUS).
Location: Showtime
Speaker(s):
DiUS,
How Leaders and Brands influence and engage
Theme: Leadership & Engagement, Host: Jon Yeo
Available: In-person 3:45PM only
Do you need to influence or engage? How do Brands and Leaders connect in a busy, distracted world? Learn the principles of great communication – on stage, in the boardroom and even a corridor conversation.
Location: Showtime
Speaker(s):
Jon Yeo,
Mentoring Sessions
Theme: Spend 1:1 time with Mentors, speed Networking style
Are we killing personality with personalisation? Brand and performance marketing - and how to get the right balance for growth
Host: RMIT Online
Available: Virtual 1:45PM only
With so much access to personal data, behavioural metrics and analytics tools, brands are slowly regressing towards a mean of dehumanised personalisation. To the consumer, brands are starting to look, sound and feel the same. As algorithms relentlessly track our preference, feeds are becoming homogenous, streamlined, and well, kind of boring. And yet, the quest for performance driven marketing is winning over conversations in the boardroom. So where should you be investing your marketing time and dollars? In this session, we’ll unpack the business case for brand versus performance marketing for growth. We’ll look at what the balance should be, who has done it well, and strategies for measuring results. Finally, you’ll leave with some tips and tricks to prioritise the right strategy based on your individual or company goal.
Speaker(s):
RMIT Online,
Stepping into a senior role with vision, authenticity and a sense of humour
Host: RMIT Online
Available: Virtual 3:30PM only
Being an authentic senior leader means staying true to your values, personality, and style while still being effective and respected by your team and stakeholders. In this workshop we will explore 5 approaches for moving into senior leadership without losing yourself. 1. Know your values 2. Be yourself 3. Think strategically 4. Communicate your vision 5. Bring the laughs
