About us
Data Bristol has been formed to offer knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for data professionals, techies, researchers or simply those with an interest in data applications and technologies. We aim to provide an open, friendly environment in which everyone can participate, learn and share their knowledge and experience with presentations covering a wide range of topics.
So, whether, you’re a data developer, engineer, scientist, analyst, manager, professional, academic etc, please feel free to join. Events generally cover the following subject areas: -
• Data Engineering
• Data DevOps
• Business Intelligence
• Database Administration & Development
• Advanced Analytics & Big Data
• AI and ML
• Infrastructure & Platforms
• Cloud & Internet of Things (IoT)
• Other Emerging Technologies
Meetings provide an opportunity for established and new speakers to share their experience, knowledge and thoughts for the benefit of all members. Attendees are encouraged to socialise, ask questions, network and learn from others. We aim to cater for different experience levels, with topics suitable for beginners through to more advanced subjects.
All attendees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct below.
### Code of Conduct for group leaders
As event and experience organizers, we seek to provide a respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, age, race, or religion. We do not tolerate any behavior that is degrading to any gender, race, sexual orientation, or disability, nor do we tolerate any behavior that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. Individuals are responsible for knowing and abiding by our standards and we encourage everyone to assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment. Please report any concerns, suspicious activity, or disruptive behavior to the Azure Data Community team so we can address issues immediately.
### All group members should follow
Throughout each interaction:
- Be friendly and welcoming
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Ask yourself how you can make someone life easier.
- Be patient
- Remember that people have varying communication styles and preferences.
- Recognize that not everyone is using their native language. Meaning and tone can be lost in translation.
- Be thoughtful
- Think about how others will interpret your words. Aim for clear and productive communication.
- Remember that sometimes it is best to refrain from commenting.
- Be respectful and inclusive
- Respect differences of opinion.
- Seek to understand and build bridges, not condemn or criticize.
- Make a conscious effort to include people who differ from you.
- Be open and curious
- Assume good intent and interpret others’ statements or questions in good faith.
- Ask questions to understand, not denounce.
- Focus on continuous learning. Improve upon the things you already know, tackle new things, and ask others about their expertise to deepen your own knowledge.
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### Summary
- Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy.
- Use welcoming and inclusive language.
- Be thoughtful in how you communicate in person and online.
- Don’t be destructive or inflammatory.
- Gracefully accept constructive criticism.
- Listen with purpose and create space for others’ communication preferences.
- Reach out to the organizers if you need anything.
Upcoming events
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Efficiencies with Agentic AI, Data Apps with Streamlit
iO Associates, St Bartholomew's House, Bristol BS1 2NH, Bristol, GBLocation: iO Associates, St Bartholomew's House, Bristol BS1 2NH.
Sponsored and Hosted by iO Associates (Tech & Digital recruitment specialists), we bring you an evening of Data and Networking.AGENDA
18.00 – 18:30 Meet & Greet
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18:30 - 18:35 Introduction & Welcome
Welcome, and thanks to our sponsors
--------------18:35 - 19:00 Talk: Revolutionizing Efficiency Through the Scaled Adoption of Agentic AI by Akshita Gupta
Organizations are investing heavily in AI, yet many struggle to move beyond pilots to deliver meaningful enterprise impact. In this session, learn more about scaled Agentic AI to transform colleague productivity deploying a multi‑agent system that now supports 1000 of users and processes 1,500 requests daily. We will unpack the architectural choices, governance frameworks, and adoption strategies that enabled measurable gains, including reclaiming hours of lost productivity each month. Attendees will gain a practical blueprint for scaling Agentic AI responsibly and effectively, turning fragmented workflows into seamless, orchestrated experiences that drive real business value.
Speaker bios below.
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19:00 - 19:30 Pizza and Networking
--------------19:30 - 20:15 Talk: No-Compromise Data Apps: Why Streamlit is the Missing Piece in Your Analytics Stack by Barry Smart
Ever found yourself wrestling with traditional reporting tools (such as Power BI) or implementing complex workarounds for what should be simple user requests? Enter Streamlit – the Python package that's transforming how we deliver value from data. In this session, you'll discover how Streamlit enables you to build beautiful, interactive data applications in minutes, not months – all without front-end development expertise. We'll showcase real-world applications we've built for clients that let users manipulate model parameters and instantly visualize impacts, delivering a level of engagement traditional BI tools simply can't match. By the end of this talk, you'll have everything you need to create your first Streamlit app, along with practical guidance for taking your prototypes from desktop to cloud deployment. See firsthand how this transformative technology is helping organizations move users from passive dashboard consumers to active participants in the data experience.
Speaker bios below.
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20:15 - Social/Pub---
Speaker BiosAkshita Gupta is a Gen AI and Data Science leader with 18 years of experience driving enterprise‑scale AI transformation across telecoms, supply chain, financial services, and insurance. She specializes in turning fragmented AI initiatives into scalable, production‑ready platforms that deliver measurable business impact. At Brambles, she unified AI teams and led the development of enterprise Gen AI and multi‑agent systems that enhanced operational efficiency and colleague experience. Previously at BT Group, she co‑architected and launched a multi‑tenant Gen AI platform supporting 15+ production use cases, generating multimillion‑pound value.
Akshita is passionate about responsible and agentic AI, simplifying the complex, and scaling teams and platforms that make AI work in the real world. She speaks globally on enterprise Gen AI adoption, governance, and the future of AI‑driven organizations.Barry Smart has spent over 30 years in the tech industry; from developer to solution architect, business transformation manager to IT Director, and CTO of a £100m FinTech company. In 2020 Barry's passion for data and analytics led him to gain an MSc in Artificial Intelligence. He has a passion for simplifying the complex, and helping organisations use technology to transform and amplify their impact. He is Director of Data and AI at endjin, a small technology consultancy based in the UK, but with clients around the world.
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Photos
We ask that you do NOT take photos at this meetup.We will invite people to be included in a group photo/s during the event. Speakers will let you know if it's okay to photograph their presentation (excluding other attendees).
You may see organisers taking photos during the talks. These will be of speakers, if they have agreed to this, and will not include faces of attendees.
48 attendees
Past events
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