Arrival, Registration & Breakfast Networking

Introduction from the Network Group & The Chairperson

A brief introduction to the event software, SNS – this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximizing networking opportunities. The software designs a personalized agenda & enables attendees to arrange one-to-one meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.

Veena Swaminathan, Head of Portfolio Analytics, Sanofi

Utilizing Data to Support Digital Transformation Strategies 

• Incorporating data curation policies to tackle data fragmentation issues & inform digital transformation goals
• Combining data with new technology to gain new customer insights & improve brand experiences
• Collecting performance data to evaluate the impact of digital transformation strategies

Lyndia Hayden, Senior Director, Data Integrity Equity Analytics at Office for Diversity & Inclusion, Mount Sinai Health System

Embedding Data Governance Frameworks to Support Data Stewardship Policies

• Establishing company-wide data governance structures & ensuring all staff understand their roles to maintain data standards
• Implementing data accountability frameworks to ensure senior leaders are held responsible for risk decisions made over handling data

Joseph DeVenuti, Head Senior Managing Director, Data Governance, Webster Bank

Designing Staff Data Literacy Schemes to Upskill IT Workforces

• Evaluating workforce data capabilities to inform priorities for staff training schemes
• Incorporating data training schemes into professional development opportunities to support internal progression for all employees
• Creating advanced training schemes to support staff in developing more specialized data skills

Jaleh Zand, Director, AI, Mayo Clinic

Revising Data Collection Methods to Enhance Data Quality

• Key tips on selecting tools to improve efficiency in data collection processes
• Combining data cleaning initiatives with collection policies to increase data quality
• Establishing sample checks of collected data to monitor & uphold data quality

Jason Makoulis, Senior Director, Commercial Data Management & Field Reporting, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Panel Discussion: Exploring Approaches to Broaden Team Skills & Abilities

• Adapting recruitment policies to tackle skills gaps & increase data team capabilities
• Developing entry points at multiple levels of seniority to attract a wider range of applicants
• Utilizing recruitment initiatives to build a team with a wide range of backgrounds & professional experiences, including apprenticeships & graduate programs

Brian Richardi, Senior Director, Finance Data Science & Engineering, Stryker
Taniya Gunasekara, Global Director, People Data & Analytics, GroupM