Name: Storytelling with Analogies
Start: 2025-10-22T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Principal Financial

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To register for the ISU event, click [here](https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g82hT47/g/6Ge322C0WS/2025-business-analytics-symposium-4a4wQrkrUL/overview).

Join Iowa State University on October 2 for the 2025 Business Analytics Symposium! Iowa’s premier analytics event brings together thought leaders and analytics professionals from some of the nation’s leading insurance, financial services, marketing, and manufacturing companies.

Learn from industry leaders and connect with other analytics professionals during this one-day conference in downtown Des Moines. This year’s event will focus on maximizing the value of business analytics, with three engaging keynotes and breakout sessions from an impressive lineup of speakers on the cutting edge of analytics.

[ISU Event Details](https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g82hT47/g/6Ge322C0WS/2025-business-analytics-symposium-4a4wQrkrUL/overview)

Des Moines Data & Analytics

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Community Choice Credit Union and Convention Center

Are you trying to figure out the best vision and use for Copilot Agents and Gen AI across the organization? Would you benefit from hearing how other local companies are deploying these tools while balancing the cost and value of AI agents?

Join us for a presentation by Dipo Thompson, Senior Specialist AI Business Solutions and CoPilot Lead at Microsoft, followed by a discussion with other data and analytics leaders in Des Moines about how they are making a difference in their organizations using CoPilot and other Gen AI tools.

Agenda:
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Networking
8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Presentation and Q&A
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Table Discussions
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John Deere Financial

Our keynote speaker, Rajesh Arora, CDAO, Principal Financial, will share insights on how analogies can bridge the gap between complex data concepts and non-technical audiences. You’ll hear real-world examples from team members who’ve used analogies to make their work more relatable and impactful.

But this isn’t just a sit-and-listen event—we’re making it hands-on! We will have a breakout session, each table will be assigned a topic and challenged to craft a compelling analogy. It’s a fun way to sharpen your storytelling skills and collaborate with peers.

Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just curious about how analogies can elevate your communication, this session is for you.

Storytelling with Analogies

Principal Financial

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