After the hype of what we called “Big Data”, it is the rise of the broad field of Data Science that has demonstrated the value and potential of algorithmically leveraging the large datasets of all structures in our data centers.  Three very diverse speakers will show, through case study, examples of innovation, emerging opportunity and realized business value that Data Science in all its forms is concretely driving value across all business sectors in such varied areas as security (anti-terrorism, crime prevention), automated data quality, driverless vehicles and marketing (Segmentation, Behavioral Analytics).

Brian van der Voort

Reda Alhajj​

Mervin Van der Spuy

• Over 30 years hands-on IT Consulting
• Deep software development, Analytics and Data Management
• Strong believer in empowering potential of data and advanced technologies
• Strength in software development, data Management and Analytics
• VP Consulting, Improving Calgary

• Professor, Computer Science, University of Calgary 
• Emphasis on Big Data and data science 
• Published over 500 papers, referee for international journals, conferences and edited books
• Researcher in Bioinformatics, Data Science, data mining,  and Social Networks

• Leading Industry Expert in AI/ML
• Extensive experience leading and delivering on International projects
• Deep background in "Traditional" Analytics and AI/ML
• Driving change and innovation in AI/ML in the Canadian Marketplace