COLLIDE Data + AI Conference 2025

Get ready to witness the collision of data and industry at Data Science Connect's COLLIDE Data + AI Conference IN-PERSON on Sept 30 - Oct 1, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will showcase the latest trends and advancements in data-driven decision making and how it is revolutionizing a range of industries.

As the field of data science continues to rapidly evolve, COLLIDE will offer insights into how data is transforming the way businesses operate and make decisions. Attendees will hear from leading experts in the field and have the opportunity to engage in lively discussions and networking opportunities.

Both days will include a full program of keynotes, presentations, panels, and workshops.

Join us at COLLIDE and discover how the collision of data and industry is shaping our present and revolutionizing our future.

AGENDA

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS, EXPERT PANELS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, INDUSTRY EXHIBITOR HALL, AND NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

DAY 1 - Tuesday, September 30 from 8:30AM - 5PM EST

DAY 2 - Wednesday, October 1 from 8:30AM - 5PM EST

2024 SPEAKERS

• KEYNOTE: John Elder | Founder @ Elder Research 📝
• Atul Dalmia | Chief Analytics Officer @ Morgan Stanley 💱
• Youngjun Choi | Director of Advanced AI and Robotics @ UPS 📦
• Taj Pirzada | Director - Head of AI, North America @ Nike ✅
• Vida Williams | Chief Data Officer @ Stride 🏫
• Manish Limaye | SVP, Chief Architect - USIS @ Equifax 💳
• Dr. Frances Boykin | Director - Advanced Analytics @ AT&T 📡
• Amit Dingare | Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer @ PRGX Global Inc. 🏦
• Mabby Amouie | AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics @ Norfolk Southern 🛣️
• Faizan Javed, PhD | Sr. Dir - Chief Data Science leader @ Kaiser Permanente 🏥
• Giang Do | Director, Customer 360 @ IHG 🧳
• Kenneth Viciana | VP, Global Data & Analytics Products @ TSYS 💰
• Anqi Zou | Head of Fair & Responsible Banking Analytics @ Truist 💵
• Sachin More | IT Solutions Leader @ Dollar General 💲
• Supriya Bhatia | Vice President, Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics @ BBDO 🎆
• Jacob Kosoff | Managing Director & Data Science Executive @ Bank of America 🏦
• Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia | Director, Center for Health Communication Science @ NORC 🎓
• Juan Gorricho | Head, Executive Product Owner and Data Strategy, AMCB Data as a Service (DaaS) @ TD Bank 💸
• Nathan Ghadirifard | Director, Chief Data & Analytics Office @ Wellstar 🩺
• Nick Whatley | Director, Enterprise Data & Customer Analytics @ Southern Company ⚡
• Ahmad Haider | Senior Director, Data and Advanced Analytics @ Vertex ℞☤
• Amber Eshelman | Senior Director of Global Data Governance @ ADP 📈
• Marcy Cunningham | Head of Information Governance @ IHG 🏢
• Sasanka (Sashi) Gandavarapu | Director, Omni-Channel Supply Chain Strategy and Data Science @ Walmart 🛍️
• Mustafa Nisar | Director Exploratory Data Science and Analytics @ Home Depot 🛒
• Russ Johnson | Director of Business Intelligence Projects, FP&A @ Piedmont Hospital 🏥
• Hallie Lukens | Director, Analytics Capabilities @ American Express 💳
• Peter Martinez | Director of Product Marketing, Cloud Analytics & Generative AI @ Alteryx 💻
• Chichi Okafor | Senior Director, Data Management, US AH Commercial Excellence @ Boehringer Ingelheim 🔎
• Vijay Antonyraj | Vice President - Consumer Business Insights & Analytics @ Equifax 🏦
• Rick Hinton | Vice President of Analytics Strategy & Transformation @ Elder Research, Inc. 📝
• Becca Anderson | Sr. Director, Multiplatform Audience Analytics @ The E.W. Scripps Company 📺
• Andreea Popescu | Senior Director of Data Science, Operations @ Shipt 🏪
• Indra Mallela | VP-Model Risk, Compliance and Fraud @ MUFG Bank 🏛️
• Yali Sassoon | Co-Founder & CTO @ Snowplow 🔢
• Suzanna Kim | Director, Data Science @ Carelon Health 🩺
• Varun Tottempudi | Head of Data & Platforms Engineering - Global Analytics @ Lockton 🛡️
• Sergio Ferragut | Principal Developer Advocate @ Tecton 🦾
• Prital Ullal | Executive Director Wealth Mgt Technology @ Morgan Stanley 🏦
• Arpit Gulati | Associate Director- Data & AI @ Clorox 🫧
• Krishna Gade | Founder & CEO @ Fiddler AI 👾
• Jessica Lin | Lead Data Scientist @ DataRobot 🤖
• Peter Manta | AI and Data Strategy Leader @ Informatica ⌨
• Chad Hendren | Consulting Field Solutions Architect @ Pure Storage 📦
• Kristian Aune | Founder and Head of Customer Success @ Vespa.ai 📄
• Brady Cline | Sales Manager Enterprise Analytics & AI @ Esri 💡
• Brad Kossmann | Sr. Director Data Science & Analytics @ Softcrylic 👨🏻‍💻
• Jan Zirnstein | Senior Director of Data Science @ Honeywell 🍯
• Brad Kloth | Senior Solutions Architect @ WhereScape 📊

2025 SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

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