If you are a professional dealing with data analytics & engineering, strategy, or going to work in either of these fields, the Big Data Conference Europe 2024 is something you should participate in. Trust me, this is one conference that you really wouldn’t want to miss, and here is why.

Be Inspired and Inspire the Best: Meet the best in the game, share with them your stories of success and how you did it, and finally exchange ideas with the industry leaders shaping the future of big data.

Brush up your skills: Roll up your sleeves in technology deep dives and hands-on workshops.

Connect with a diverse global data professional community: network, share experiences, and find collaboration opportunities.

 Get to know about new tools and technologies: learn about the forefront of big data; review the exhibitions or watch live product demonstrations.

How to buy tickets?

You can register for the Big Data Conference Europe 2024 via their website and click on the ‘Register’ option given in the Home Window. There are various provisions regarding the price of the tickets like Early Bird, Regular, Late Bird, Last Minute and Final with their respective deadlines so be sure to secure your spot at the earliest to get the best price.

The 4-day onsite ticket is available for 760€, the 3-day onsite ticket is for 584€ with the same price for online participation as well!

Visit the link below to book the tickets- https://bigdataconference.eu/tickets-payment/

Themes and Vision 

1. Computer Simulated Data Analytics Visualization

The core theme of the conference is data analytics & visualization. Over time, as organizations collect more and more data points, the ability to analyze, and present these data pieces in significant order gains higher importance.

Key discussions under this theme will include:

• Advanced Analytics Techniques: Analysis of the latest methods for interpreting complicated big data, such as machine learning and AI-powered analytics
• Data Visualization Best Practices: Learn how to construct impactful visualizations to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Use Cases: Practical examples of companies using advanced analytics and visualization to gain value.

2. Infrastructure and Architecture for Big Data

There will be a discussion on how to create the right infrastructure and architecture to support these big data initiatives.

Some of the topics in this section include:

• Scalable Data Architecture– You can learn how to develop systems designed to deal with high volumes, both in terms of processing and storing data
• Cloud and Hybrid Solutions – Explore the possibilities created by cloud and hybrid architectures to build more adaptable, scalable big data solutions.
• Data Integration: Guidelines on how to integrate data from various sources and methodologies for maintaining high-quality data.

3. Big Data and the Emergence of New Technologies

Whether you’re a startup owner, data scientist, or investor, it is extremely important to be well aware of the latest developments in the field of Big Data to stay at the top of the game and make well-informed decisions.

Some of the topics in this segment include:

• AI and Machine Learning: How AI and ML are revolutionizing data analyses via big-data analysis, making predictions more accurate.
• Edge Computing: How edge computing will process data closer to its source, decreasing latency and improving real-time analytical science.
• Blockchain and Data Security – Using the inherent benefits of blockchain technology.

4. Data Governance and Ethics

The evolution of data has shifted the current landscape and there is mounting influence for good governance coupled with ethical practices. Discussions will focus on:

• Some of the foremost and emerging Data Privacy Laws that exist all over the world including GDPR and other regional laws – Data Privacy Regulations.
• Ethical AI and Data: Addressing the ethical implications about the use of AI and big data, for instance, bias, transparency, accountability, etc.
• Data Governance Frameworks – Effectively implementing data governance practices, which can maintain the quality of data and compliance along with trust.

Key Sessions/Workshops

The Big Data Conference Europe 2024 will have sessions and workshops for both technical (frameworks, tools, etc)  as well as business audience. The highlights of the plan include:

Keynote Speeches: These will be given by IT industry giants and tech future-shapers, giving you a glimpse of the prospects in Big Data, Machine Learning, etc.,

Technical Deep Dives: Suitable for folks seeking technical sharpening, these sessions will dig into the advanced subjects of data engineering, analytics, and architecture.

Some sessions you can look forward to include-

• Keynote address on AI and Smart Data- (November 20, 2024)

This session with Sanjay Sauldie, CEO and Director of the European Internet Marketing Institute EIMIA will talk about the revolutionary impact of AI and Smart data, and their ability to drive innovation and efficiency across numerous sectors through collaborative usage.

• Session on Generative AI: Get a Grip and Look under the Hood (November 20, 2024)

Andreas Buhleimer, the owner of Dr. Buhlmeier Consulting will conduct this session in three different parts, talking about

(i) What is Generative AI and What is not

(ii) Developments and prospects of Generative AI

(iii) A look under the hood- a deeper understanding of Generative AI and LLMs.

• Siri Says “No”(November 21, 2024)

Esther Huyer, Director and Tech Enhanced Solutions Specialist at Capgemini Invent will talk about the complexity and impact of Language Data for Speech Recognition in alignment with European values. Explaining with real-life examples, she will talk about both the relevance and gaps in Language Data systems.

• Creating Your Own LLM from Opensource Models(Nov 21, 2024)

This session will enlighten the participants on ways in which they can use open-source models to ‘fine tune’ or even create their Mixture of Expert(MoE) model. Sebastiano Galazzo, CTO at Synapsia AI and Microsoft MVP, will cover topics like LoRA(Low-Rank Adaptation), Quantization, Mixing Models, Creating your own MoE using several fine-tuned models, etc.,’

• Panel Discussion-Building Effective Data Teams(Nov 22, 2024)

Catch this panel discussion on the last day of the conference, with renowned industry experts constituting this firebrand panel–we will have with us, Gunnar Morling, Java Champion and Senior Staff Software Engineer at Decodable, Martin Zuern, Head of Data Engineering and Digital Transformation Leader at GEMA, Paul Andrew, CTO, Cloud Formations, Pedram Birounvand, CEO and founder, UnionAll, and, Phillipe Nieuwbourg, University Lecturer and Certified ISO 8000 Master Data Quality Manager at Decideo. With such distinguished personalities, you are sure to go back with many strategies and recipes for success when it comes to building effective Data teams.

Workshops: Participants will conduct real-time workshops on the Hadoop tools and technologies.

The Conference is hosting some amazing Pre-Conference Workshops that will help you elevate your big data expertise and get a chance to gain exclusive insights from industry experts. these are

• Microsoft Data Integration Pipelines-The Fundamentals to Level 300
• Data Engineering with Azure Databricks
• LLMs and LangChain-Getting Started Guide
• Build Without Limits- A Look at the Future of Development
• A Hands-on journey in Deep Learning

You can check the official website of the Big Data Conference 2024, to get a comprehensive idea of the themes, dates, and locations of various websites that will constitute the 4-day conference.

Speakers & Industry Experts

This event is set to unite everyone in the industry, from Data Scientists to industry pioneers and business owners, academicians, and researchers. Their wisdom will bring to the forefront, insights into the trials and tribulations along with opportunities in the field of big data.

The diverse group of speakers that will grace the conference will include-

Industry Leaders: Tech and data executives of big-data innovators from the private sector. Some of them include Aliaksandr Valialkin, Co-founder and CTO at VictoriaMetrics, Bardia Beigi, Senior Applied Scientist at GenAI, Microsoft, Jesse Anderson, Managing Director and Data Engineer at the Big Data Institute, and Sonal Goyal, Founder at Zingg AI, and many others.

Academic Researchers: Scholars from top universities who are doing the latest research in big data & Analytics. This will include luminaries like Dhaval Thakker, Professor of AI and IoT, and award-winning researcher at the University of Hull, JP Hwang, Tech Educator and Technical Curriculum Developer at Weaviate, Oleg Polovynko, the Adviser to the Mayor of Kyiv City on Digitalization at the Kyiv City Council, etc.,

Technical Experts: Practitioners who have the most experience working on these kinds of complex projects and can give you real-life approaches and best practices. The team of technical experts that will be sharing their inputs in the conference include- Karim Wadie, Data Cloud Engineer at Google, Christian Tzolov, Software Engineer and Lead developer at Broadcom, Bobur Umurzokov, Developer Advocate, Microsoft MVP and Data & AI Evangelist at GlassFlow and many others.

To check the full list of the speakers you can visit- https://events.pinetool.ai/3254/#speakers

Networking Opportunities

Networking has always been an integral part of the Big Data Conference Europe and allows attendees to meet peers and others in the field of big data and artificial intelligence. The conference offers the following:

In-Person Networking Events: Participants in Vilnius can join networking receptions, meetups, and social events.

Virtual Networking:  The online platform will provide connectivity tools like chat rooms, video calls, and discussion forums.

 Exhibit floor: Businesses exhibiting the latest data technology, products, and services that will enable you to find out what is available there in the marketplace of solutions.

Companies showcasing their innovation, technology, products, and services give participants a sense of the level of technology that exists and is upcoming in the solution market.

On the Whole : 

With the Big Data Conference Europe 2024 in Vilnius, a new era for big data commences in Lithuania Featuring a full agenda of trends, technologies, and methods that mega-scale data oldsters area unit exploitation to verify success, the conference provides insight for each IT hoarder. Whether it is In-person or through the virtual online participation, the Big Data Conference Europe 2024 is delivering another year of all things big data. This is an event that no data professional would want to miss — it’s an excellent  investment for anyone in the field seeking new expertise or adding more specific skillsets to their resume.

Big data has proven transformative across countless industries, and attending events such as this one is a great way to stay informed, competitive, and open against some of the challenges that tomorrow holds.

References

https://bigdataconference.eu/