Businesses in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Havant urged to take part in the Data Conference 2020

The Scotsman Data Conference 2020 is being hosted virtually on Friday, November 6 – and its lineup offers a dynamic agenda and an ethical take on data in a post-Covid era to anyone working with, or who wants to embrace, data in business.

This year’s event, run by The News’ sister paper The Scotsman, has been sponsored by the University of Edinburgh, Data-Driven Innovation, Baillie Gifford, the Data and Marketing Association and Accenture.

As the event is being held online, businesses across the country can take part.

Participants at the event can enjoy a packed day of top quality speakers and intelligent debate, diving into the core of data use, evolving opportunities and ethical approaches.

Introducing the day is principal and vice chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, Peter Mathieson, who will discuss the power of partnership.

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The keynote speakers throughout the day include Leith MSP Ben Macpherson, Scottish government minister for public finance, who will speak on the essential role of data collaboration during a crisis, and Timandra Harkness, author of Big Data: Does Size Matter?

The Data Conference 2020 is free to attend. For more details on the speakers and event, and to register your place, go to portsmouth.co.uk/business/free-virtual-data-conference-could-change-your-future-3009993

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