Big Data and Analytics Trends to be Explored at Smart Data Summit 2018

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Organizations across the world are riding on the big data bandwagon, using business intelligence tools, real-time data analytics and data mining techniques to achieve greater success with a recent report indicating the Middle East big data, business intelligence, and analytics market is estimated to reach $12.38 Billion by 2020.

Against this backdrop, the Smart Data Summit being held on 17 and 18 April 2018 at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, will address a wide range of topics within the big data and analytics sector, including big data monetization, predictive analytics, AI-powered solutions, open data governance and data lake management, amongst many others.

Mr. Brad Hariharan, Regional Director, Expotrade Middle East, said, “The ability of companies to offer superior customer experiences and enhance operational efficiency has been the biggest factor influencing the adoption of big data and analytics. With the exponential amount of data available, there is a growing need for organizations to rapidly analyze the data available to significantly boost the business.”

Across two days, over 40 international and regional senior industry experts will deliver keynote sessions, case study presentations and participate in panel discussions. Sebastian Samuel, Chief Information Officer, AW Rostamani Group; Maha Muraish, VP - Data Monetization, Etisalat; Alessandro Casuccio, Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics, Careem; Antonello Supino, Head of Business Intelligence, Dubizzle; Anshul Srivastav, Chief Information Officer, Union Insurance; and Prakriti Singh, Vice President Mastercard Labs Lead – MEA, Mastercard are the first batch of confirmed panelists participating at the summit.

The Smart Data Summit, now in its fifth-year running is the leading big data conference in the Middle East, attracting over 350 senior delegates from banking, government, media, telecom, hospitality, retail, travel, healthcare and entertainment sectors.

Mr. Hariharan, further added, “Designed to provide a knowledge sharing and learning platform, the 5th Annual Smart Data Summit is recognized as the region’s leading big data event, covering the most pressing topics and the latest trends in the big data and analytics industry.”

Leading technology players from across the world will showcase their innovative solutions at this two-day summit.

For more information on the 5th Annual Smart Data Summit 2018, please log on to http://www.smartdatadubai.com. Follow the Summit on social media with the hashtag #SDATAS2018.