Learn strategies from over 20+ data leaders and experts to drive business decisions, gain strategic influence, and lead high-performing data teams.

May 5-7th, 2025
A FREE 3-day virtual event for data leaders and their teams

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How we (re-)define disruptive

Disruptive data leadership challenges the status quo and reimagines how data teams create impact in their organizations. 

But you don’t have to consider yourself a “disrupter” to join us. You just have to care about making leadership better, for everyone. 

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, this summit is for anyone ready to build teams and organizations where people thrive.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover at the summit:

  • How to leverage data and AI ethically to drive innovation and transformative business outcomes.
  • The secret to fostering inclusive team cultures that empower collaboration and growth.
  • Proven strategies for building trust and putting people at the center of your leadership approach.

Ready to learn more? Join us at the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit to explore these ideas and gain actionable insights from industry leader.

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Driving strategic impact with data takes a whole lot more than just technical skills and analytics expertise.

You’re some things right:

  • You’re building robust data teams with strong technical skills.
  • You’re delivering complex data insights to decision-makers faster than ever.
  • And you’re actively seeking ways to leverage AI in your analytics processes.

But you’re still struggling to get buy-in from senior leadership, align your data initiatives with business objectives, and demonstrate the full value of your data team’s work.

MAYBE RIGHT NOW…

Your teams are focused on solving technical problems, but often miss the bigger picture of how their work drives business value.

Your team struggles to effectively communicate complex insights to non-technical stakeholders, limiting your ability to influence key business decisions.

You find it challenging to identify and implement practical AI use cases that deliver tangible value to your organization.

Mentoring and building a cohesive team culture feels like an uphill battle, especially when team members are hesitant to ask questions or engage in learning opportunities.

Data silos and unclear data ownership hinder cross-team collaboration and your ability to deliver high-quality insights.

There has got to be a better way!

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You dream of finding a way to empower your data team and drive strategic impact that's doable with your hectic schedule.

Maybe you're...

Aiming to transform your data team into strategic partners who drive measurable business value across your organization.

Seeking to confidently navigate the AI landscape, identifying and implementing practical use cases that align with your company’s goals.

Looking to enhance cross-team collaboration, nurture thriving teams, and establish healthy data culture and literacy practices.

This is exactly what you’ll experience at the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit.

During the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit, you'll gain practical strategies and insights to overcome these challenges and increase your impact as a data leader in the AI era.

Join us for the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit to learn from over 20 data leaders and experts about empowering your teams and driving impact in the age of AI.

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Meet Your Host

Hana M.K. is a Silicon Valley data leader with experience from UCLA to Fortune 5 tech, and CEO of Trending Analytics (50,000+ followers). As an award-winning data presenter and host of The Art of Communicating Data podcast, she has trained hundreds of data professionals to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business impact.

Her innovative approach helps data teams become strategic partners within their organizations, maximizing their influence in the AI era.

Join Hana at the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit to gain practical strategies for transforming your data team and driving measurable business value.

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What to expect at the summit

WHEN AND WHERE

May 5-7th, 2025 with a variety of presentations to choose from each day. This event is entirely virtual, so you’ll be able to attend from anywhere in the world with internet access.

EXPERT SESSIONS

Attend presentations from our lineup of 20+ speakers with trainings on strategic leadership, effective communication with stakeholders, and leveraging AI for business impact. Your free ticket includes 24-hour access to each presentation during the week of the summit.

NETWORK

Get access to our exclusive Slack community where you can connect with fellow attendees and summit speakers. All-Access Pass holders will also have opportunities to meet with data leaders by attending live video networking events.

CHANCES TO WIN

Show up and participate in the community for chances to win prizes throughout the summit! We’ll be giving away copies of books and resources to help you become a disruptive data leader.

LEAD BETTER SERIES

Attend our special series designed to help you create healthier, more effective data teams. Learn strategies for building positive workplace cultures and maximizing human potential.

UPGRADE FOR A VIP EXPERIENCE!

Gain ongoing access to presentations, session notes, networking video calls, and other exclusive bonuses. You can upgrade after registration for a special price to unlock these additional opportunities to support your data leadership journey.

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Why You Can't Miss this Event

Unlike most data conferences that focus primarily on technical skills, our summit is designed to help you become an exceptional, disruptive leader in the data industry. We address the real-world challenges of bridging technical expertise with business impact, offering practical strategies for:

  1. Developing a strategic mindset
  2. Enhancing leadership and communication skills
  3. Driving transformative change in your organization
  4. Nurturing the human element of your team
  5. Integrating ethical AI practices

Our mission is to empower both data leaders and their teams, fostering inclusive growth and innovation. We’re committed to proactively spotlighting diverse voices through our carefully selected speaker lineup.

Coming Soon: Meet the Speakers

Our carefully curated lineup of speakers will include industry leaders, innovators, and experts who are at the forefront of data leadership in the AI era. These diverse voices will share practical insights, real-world experiences, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of modern data leadership.

If you would like to apply to speak, please fill out this form.

Meet the Speakers

Our carefully curated lineup of speakers will include industry leaders, innovators, and experts who are at the forefront of data leadership in the AI era. These diverse voices will share practical insights, real-world experiences, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of modern data leadership.

If you would like to apply to speak, please fill out this form.

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Tiankai Feng
(Data & AI Strategy Director @ Thoughtworks)
Humanizing Data Strategy

Veronika Durgin
(VP of Data)
Build-a-Data-Unicorn Workshop

Dr. Shorful Islam
(CEO & Cofounder of Be Data Solutions) Getting the Right Mix: How to build successful data teams

Celina Wong
(Former CEO of Data Culture)
Building a People-First Data Culture

Cher Fox
(President, Founder & Chief Data Officer)
Breaking Down Data Silos for Business Impact

Ben Jones
(Co-Founder and CEO of Data Literacy) Leading in the Age of Data

Amanda Makulec
(Former Executive Director of the Data Visualization Society)
Five Ways to *Actually* Understand your Dashboard Users

Paulina Davila
(VP, Analytics Insights & Storytelling at JPMorganChase)
From Analyst to Advocate: Building Business Impact Through Data Storytelling

Kat Greenbrook 
(Author and Founder)
How to Write a Data Story

Valentina D’Efilippo
(Director and Author) Sketching Superpower

Adam Mico
(Principal Data and Analytics Strategist at Moderna)
Future-Proof Your Career: The Power of a ‘Plus One’ Skill in Data & Analytics

Sune Selsbæk-Reitz
(Data and AI Strategist)
Coding Kant: Building AI with a Moral Compass

Oren Eden
(Fractional Chief People Officer)
Engagement for Distributed Teams

Jon Schwabish
(Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute, Author)
Do No Harm: Applying Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualization

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As you can see from these amazing value-packed presentations, this is an event you do not want to miss. Click below to grab your free ticket and join us for The Disruptive Data Leaders Summit!

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Meet the Speakers

Our carefully curated lineup of speakers will include industry leaders, innovators, and experts who are at the forefront of data leadership in the AI era. These diverse voices will share practical insights, real-world experiences, and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of modern data leadership.

If you would like to apply to speak, please fill out this form.

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You're ready to become a disruptive, transformative data leader.

It’s time to become the strategic and people-first data leader your organization needs in the AI era.

Grab your free ticket by clicking the link below and join us for the Disruptive Data Leadership Summit!

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HAVE QUESTIONS? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS

Everywhere! This is a virtual summit so you can attend from anywhere in the world – as long as you have internet access.

The summit is free to attend live. We also offer an all-access pass for additional benefits such as ongoing access to recordings and an invite to exclusive networking opportunities. 

For data leaders as well as their team members who are looking to enhance their strategic impact and leadership skills in the AI era.

We will have sessions tailored for leaders as well as for data professionals looking to grow their skills.

To reduce technical glitches, make things easier for speakers, and provide you with the smoothest possible experience, these presentations will be pre-recorded and released on scheduled days during the summit.

Your free ticket includes 24 hour access to each of the presentations. If you need more time, you can always upgrade your ticket to the All-Access Pass after registering, which will give you extended access to the presentations along with premium bonuses from our speakers and more!

No. When you register, you’ll be added to the summit host’s, Trending Analytics, email list so we can send you updates for the event and links to each day’s presentations. After the summit is over, you’ll continue to hear from us, but you can unsubscribe at any time.

If a speaker offers a free resource, you will need to provide them with your email address to access it, but the speakers will not get your email address unless you choose to give it to them specifically. That way, you only hear from the people you really love and don’t have to worry about getting added to a ton of email lists that you’re not interested in.

You can learn more in our Privacy Policy.

E-mail us at hana@trending-analytics.com.

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