DAMA UK are pleased to be a sponsor of the Leeds Digital Festival 2025, taking place at Flutter Entertainment, Leeds (in person)
Agenda
13:00 - 14:00 - Session #1: Back to Basics: Don't make AI Another Failed Experiment - The opening session will set the tone for the day: clear-eyed, human-focused, and grounded in reality. We’ll revisit the principles that make data and AI work for people, not just for technology’s sake.
14:00 - 15:00 - Session 2: Collaborative AI: Building better, together - A panel of leaders and practitioners share how organisations are putting customers first and designing AI-powered solutions through cross-functional collaboration. Expect tangible examples, lessons learned, and real ROI stories.
15:30 - 16:30 - Session 3: Garbage In, Garbage Out - Why foundations matter (and what to avoid - AI isn’t magic - and it can’t fix bad data. This session explores what not to use AI for, and outlines the key data capabilities you need, whether you're just starting out or scaling advanced applications.
16:30 - 17:30 - Panel Discussion: Rethinking Education in the Age of AI - AI is transforming the workplace from entry-level roles upward. How do we prepare for a future where skills, not just jobs, are constantly evolving? We’ll bring together voices from academia, industry, and policy to explore the role of education, training, and talent strategy in an AI-powered world.