DataPub KickOff at FrieslandCampina

***Please note that this event is an in-person event in Amersfoort****

If you are coming by train or public transport, we are right across the road from the Amersfoort train station. If you are coming by car, navigate to Berkenweg 11a, 3818 LA Amersfoort parking. Just announce to the operator that you are here to attend the DataPub event at FrieslandCampina.

• 16:30 PM to 17:30 PM: Check-in
  We start with the check-in formalities at the reception desk of Friesland Campina along with a chance to network and introduce yourself to other guests over some nice sandwiches and drinks (non-alcoholic)
• 17:30 PM to 18:00 PM From spreadsheets to AI: The people-powered data journey by Tekin Mentes, Head of data technologies at Shell.
  Join Tekin on a journey through 25 years of data experience, where I've witnessed first-hand the transformation of data from spreadsheets to the disruptive power of AI. Along the way, we'll explore the pivotal decisions that shaped my career, the technologies I have worked with, and the challenges posed by the rise of AI. But this talk is more than just a retrospective, at the heart of this story is a focus on people – the key to any successful data journey. Hear how Shell is committed to supporting its employees to build a strong, scalable workforce for the future of data. In this talk, we'll also explore how data organizations are converging with software engineering and why it’s critical to build a strong engineering discipline to be able to truly harness the power of AI and drive innovation forward. On this people-powered data journey, the sky's the limit – so let's take off together!
• 18:00 PM to 18:30 PM: Show Me the Money: How to strategize analytics for value creation? by Burce Gültekin, Global Director, Data & Analytics at FrieslandCampina
  The panel will explore the key strategies for leveraging analytics to drive business value. From identifying the right metrics to measuring ROI, the experts will share their insights on how to optimize your analytics investments. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of analytics to impact the bottom line.
• 18:30 PM to 19:00 PM - Get to Know Dolly !!
  In this presentation, Rafael is going to walk you through Dolly, the first completely open Large Language Model which was developed by Databricks.Rafael is a Specialist Solutions Architect at Databricks. His main areas of expertise are Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, LLMs and MLOps. In this presentation
• 19:00 PM - Wrap up
  You can either say goodbye or stay back and network with other guests and also connect with DataPub volunteers to bring DataPub to your office next time.