Name: Data Strategy & Analytics Forum
Start: 2026-01-21
End: 2026-01-23
Location: Grand Hyatt Nashville

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the VISIONS Data Strategy &#038; Analytics Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance. Themes this year include: Business Intelligence &#038; Analytics Innovation, AI-Driven Data Optimization, Data Governance &#038; Customer-Centric Strategies.

A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Data Executives

Event Schedule

Two days of curated content featuring 25+ leading voices in Data, Strategy and Analytics across keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and peer-to-peer roundtables.

Agenda

Watch 35+ presentations on demand and with lifetime access.

Network with your senior peers, exchange insights and explore tailored-to-you solutions at VISIONS - an exclusive summit for senior decision makers. 

Insights, Solutions and Elevated Networking

Networking Breakfast

Opening Keynote

Session 1: AI and Data Strategy

Morning Refreshments

Roundtables | Data Architecture, Governance and Trust 

Lunch

Lunch Keynote

Session 3: Analytics and Business Intelligence 

Invitation-Only Boardrooms

Afternoon Refreshments

Meeting Feedback & Afternoon Networking

Dinner & Drinks Reception - Pitchside

Session 5: Scenario Lab | The Future of Data-Driven Work 

Invitation Only Boardrooms

Final Meeting Feedback + Invite Only Executive Lunches

Lock Down Your Laptop, Strap on Your Seatbelt: Cybersecurity & Physical Security in the Aviation Sector

Cybersecurity Agility – How to Create and Maintain a Cybersecurity Program Using the Agile Methodology

The World of Tomorrow: Innovation at U.S. Universities

Speaking Their Language: ROI for IT Security Solutions

Inform, Optimize, Operate: The Evolving World of FinOps

Perfecting a People First Approach to Innovation

Spotlights, Stages, Acquisitions: Shaping the Entertainment Industry

Double the Fun! Opening the World to Digital Twins

A Data-Centric Odyssey

AI: The Future is Here, and It's Smarter Than Ever Before!

The Hybrid Hustle: Building a Company That's Half in Office, Half in Pajamas!

Capacity, Efficiency and Coverage: The Latest in Wi-Fi Connections

Advanced Primary Care, Technology Integration and Clinical Intelligence

From Homeland Security to Your Cybersecurity

A Fresh Start to Security: Embracing New Faces and New Systems

A Tale of Two Lists: Where Cybersecurity Went Wrong

The Human Advantage: Unlocking Innovation Through Conscious Leadership

Zero Trust, Not Just a Buzzword, a Necessity

Managing Digital Transformation in an Exponential Age

The Importance of a Strong Digital Culture for a Successful Digital Transformation

Third Party Risk - Supply Chain in the Context of the Provision of Cyber Insurance Cover

Digital Culture: The Key to Survive and Thrive

Invitation-Only for Executive Leaders. Network and learn with peers driving measurable ROI from data and AI investments.

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VISIONS is a peer-led leadership-focused event that is complimentary for qualified professionals. Discover strategies from field experts, research new solutions, and meet like-minded peers on your path for professional growth. Your invitation is waiting.

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Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals

As an in-person attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
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<li>One-night complimentary accommodation</li>
<li>All on-site catering provided</li>
<li>Multiple Networking Receptions with your senior-level peers (with open bar included)</li>
<li>Generous travel reimbursement</li>
<li>Dedicated team to tailor your experience</li>
</ul>

Premium VIP Experience

Your time is valuable, which is why we skip the usual “wandering the exhibition hall” and connect you directly to relevant solution providers.
Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, highly effective way to conduct solutions research relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Personalised Event Agenda

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience. 

As an online attendee, you’ll receive the following at no cost:
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<li>All educational sessions available on-demand</li>
<li>Flexible schedule built around your needs</li>
<li>Up to $500 in rewards of your choice from our virtual marketplace. Popular options include Visa gift cards, Apple Products, Charitable Donations, and more.</li>
</ul>

An Online Event with VIP Benefits

Your time is valuable. That’s why we include our signature 1-on-1 research meetings in every online event.
Tell us about your current challenges during registration, and we’ll arrange meetings with a tailored set of solution providers who can help. It’s a simple, fun way to do solutions research in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

Curated Research Meetings

Experience the power of our in-person events from anywhere you are.

Key Connections. Unmatched Flexibility.

video testimonials from OUR SOLUTION PROVIDERS

We‘re proud to work with the best in the business. By learning about your projects up front, we match you for One-to-One meetings with those best-suited to tackle the challenge.


Strategic Solutions by Category:

Meet our Solution Providers

Haden Kingsland

Head of Operations - Data Platform and Architecture

Andreas Horn

Head of AIOps EMEA

Brian Harkin

Head of Technology and Innovation

Adorjan Korenyi

Head of Core Engineered Systems

Mo Afshari

Global Head of Enterprise Digital Platforms

Carlos Landazabal

Global Business Integrity Leader

Pedro Fonseca

Head of Cloud Center Excellence 

Mixim Khalilov

Director of Data Analytics

Azin Emami

Head of AI Engineering

Past VISIONS Speakers

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in AI, Data & Analytics.

Peter Berry

SVP AOD Infrastructure and Cyber Security

Deena Swatzie

Cyber Security Strategy & Digital Innovation

Patrick Kane

Senior Director of Security

Mark Alvarado

Director of Cyber Security & IT Compliance

Marty Leidner

CISO

Niel Nickolaisen

CIO & CTO

Steve Lollino

Director of Cybersecurity

Craig Hughes

Chief Enterprise Architect

Speakers

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Grand Hyatt Nashville

Data Strategy & Analytics Forum

VP of IT

Gavin Hupp

The cost of producing our Summits is underwritten by our sponsors, allowing us to provide our attendees with a beautifully hosted VIP event experience, all complimentary. 
Through our registration process, we’ll take a deep dive to understand your unique challenges, areas of interest, and upcoming projects. Using our proprietary AI, we’ll connect you with the industry leading solution providers best placed to support your unique needs. From there, we’ll arrange collaborative exploration discussions during your event. We do all the heavy lifting for you to identify cutting edge technology and innovation to drive down costs and run your department as efficiently as possible. 
You always have 100% control of your schedule and our dedicated concierge team is on hand to adjust as desired. Our goal is to support you from start to finish, and deliver maximum value for you and your company. We’ve hosted senior level professionals from over 80% of the Fortune 100 and facilitated 300,000+ curated meetings over the last 15 years, so we’ve got a lot of experience under our belts. Our attendees constantly cite these meetings as the most valuable aspects of our events. It’s a perfect win-win for all involved. We hope to see you there!

Join us! We’ll cover everything. 

We work closely with a handpicked selection of solution providers who make it all possible. 
Simply put, our solution providers underwrite the cost of the event, which allows invited executives to attend our Summits at no cost. Whether your choose to attend in-person or online, conference passes are always complimentary for qualified professionals.
For our in-person summits, this includes a one night hotel stay, all dining experiences, open bar, and a generous travel reimbursement. For online summits, attendees are eligible for up to £300 to spend in our rewards marketplace, similar to Amazon.

Our sponsors underwrite the majority of your cost of attendance.

Your Pass is Covered

Experience the difference. This is the only event truly catered to you and your individual needs.
Every event attendee is assigned a member of the attendee relations team from the moment your registration is complete. We get to know everything about what you&#8217;re looking to achieve with your professional and departmental goals.
Your attendee relations executive will work with you to build a talk track, find relevant solution providers, and handle every aspect of your attendance, all the way down to dietary needs. Complete your registration and leave the rest to us.

Your Summit experience is fully customised around you and your needs.

Personalised Experience

Come in with a challenge. Leave with options, contacts, and a game-plan.
Researching B2B solutions can be a long, frustrating process—especially when you’re already stretched thin. That’s what makes One-on-One meetings so powerful. Instead of wandering an exhibition hall, we ask about your priorities in advance, and arrange short, informal meetings with solution providers who match your needs.
It’s a fast, easy, and no-pressure way to handle month’s worth of solutions research with ease. As a thank you, our solution providers will cover your entire costs of the event, including your conference pass and other event benefits. It’s a win-win!

Make genuine progress with solution meetings tailored to your needs.

One-on-One Meetings

Quartz Network events are reserved for senior-level leaders, allowing you to connect with high-profile peers across a variety of networking receptions.
Our in-person events are known for attracting the top leaders in the industry. Since passes are invitation-only, we tailor our guest list to include the key decision-makers that are transforming their industry.
All in-person event include multiple networking receptions, where you’ll be able to mingle with your high-profile peers (we’ll even pick up your bar tab). You’ll also enjoy delicious catered meals alongside your fellow attendees, creating ample opportunities to create powerful new connections.

Connect with 100s of industry peers at our in-person leadership summits.

High-Level Networking

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Data Strategy & Analytics Summit

Allianz Stadium, London, England April 21 - 22, 2026

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in AI, Data & Analytics.

Past VISIONS Speakers

Haden Kingsland

Andreas Horn

Brian Harkin

Adorjan Korenyi

Mo Afshari

Carlos Landazabal

Pedro Fonseca

Mixim Khalilov

Azin Emami

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals

Agenda

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience.

Premium VIP Experience

Personalised Event Agenda

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Data Strategy & Analytics Summit, UK

Data Strategy & Analytics Summit

Allianz Stadium, London, England April 21 - 22, 2026

Network and learn from the peers driving innovation in AI, Data & Analytics.

Past VISIONS Speakers

Haden Kingsland

Andreas Horn

Brian Harkin

Adorjan Korenyi

Mo Afshari

Carlos Landazabal

Pedro Fonseca

Mixim Khalilov

Azin Emami

Reserved for executives and tailored to support your professional and departmental goals

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 AMNetworking Breakfast

9:00 - 9:25 AMOpening Keynote

9:50 - 11:25 AMSession 1: AI and Data Strategy

11:25 - 11:50 AMMorning Refreshments

11:50 - 1:00 PMRoundtables | Data Architecture, Governance and Trust

1:00 - 2:00 PMLunch

2:00 - 2:25 PMLunch Keynote

2:50 - 4:25 PMSession 3: Analytics and Business Intelligence

4:25 - 5:15 PMInvitation-Only Boardrooms

4:25 - 5:15 PMAfternoon Refreshments

5:15 - 6:00 PMMeeting Feedback & Afternoon Networking

6:00 - 9:00 PMDinner & Drinks Reception - Pitchside

8:00 - 9:00 AMNetworking Breakfast

9:00 - 9:45 AMOpening Keynote

9:50 - 11:25 AMSession 5: Scenario Lab | The Future of Data-Driven Work

11:25 - 11:50 AMMorning Refreshments

11:25 - 12:15 PMInvitation Only Boardrooms

12:40 - 2:00 PMFinal Meeting Feedback + Invite Only Executive Lunches

Key Connections, Leading Insight, VIP Experience.

Premium VIP Experience

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