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7th ANNUALBIG DATA & ANALYTICS
WEST SUMMIT

The only event solely dedicated to showcasing Data, Analytics, and AI innovation in Western Canada

Vancouver, BC

2026

30+ HOURS OF INNOVATIVE CONTENT

10+ HOURS OF NETWORKING

40+ TOP DATA ANALYTICS SPEAKERS FROM THE WEST

93% OVERALL ATTENDEE SATISFACTION AT OUR DATA EVENTS

DEMONSTRATING CUTTING-EDGE DATA CAPABILITIES IN THE WEST

This event brings together data analytics experts from leading enterprise and public sector organizations across Western Canada. Register your interest for 2026 now and explore:

  • Finding the sweet spot: Identifying low-risk, high-reward use cases for data and AI.
  • Navigating the data governance tightrope: Balancing access, security, and compliance.
  • What leaders wish their data teams knew: Bridging the communication gap between executives and technical teams.
  • Building talent bridges:Designing mentorship programs for multi-disciplinary data teams.

This summit features notable enterprise and public sector organizations, including Coast Capital Savings, lululemon, Teck Resources, STEMCELL Technologies, RBC Borealis, BC Ferries, TELUS, BCAA, Compass Group, Capilano University, and many more!

This is an in-person event featuring interactive sessions, curated breakout learning, and face-to-face networking opportunities. The conference will also be streamed virtually for increased reach and higher engagement.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2026

OUR DELEGATES INCLUDE:

CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS IN INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, engage, and learn with top data analytics leaders! With a range of dynamic formats and plenty of chances to have fun and unwind, this is an experience you won’t want to miss. You can look forward to:

  • Interactive sessions and roundtable discussions
  • Curated breakout learning opportunities
  • Face-to-face networking (including speed networking)
  • Virtual streaming for greater accessibility
  • Nature-based immersions
  • A breakfast, lunch, and evening drinks reception
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2026

DELIVER YOUR ORGANIZATION’S KEY OUTCOMES THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS

Optimize your data strategy and execute with effective data and analytics capabilities. Delve into all the hottest topics discussed over two incredible days.

  • Design teams that deliver ethical AI with cutting-edge research from RBC Borealis to optimize structure, skills, and culture.
  • Deep dive into how lululemon and STEMCELL Research went from centralized to decentralized — scaling data and analytics across the enterprise.
  • Operationalizegovernance for innovation and impact with strategies from Coast Capital Savings.
  • Implement tactics from E-Comm 911, the backbone of 911 emergency response, on how to build a data analytics function from scratch to transform performance monitoring.
  • Drive efficiency in data engineering through automationwith help from Genus Capital Management.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

At the Big Data & Analytics West Summit, diversify your knowledge base with two tracks of content focused on strategic and technical capabilities critical to delivering data-informed outcomes.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE EVENT?

SECTORS:

  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Financial Services & Credit Unions
  • Provincial, Municipal, & Indigenous Governments
  • Crown Corporations & Agencies
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Utilities & Infrastructure
  • Hospitals & Healthcare
  • Enterprise
  • Large Private Companies
  • Select SMCs

ROLES:
C-Suite/ SVP/ VP/ Director/ Manager of:

FUNCTIONS:

Data & Analytics, IT, Digital Transformation, Governance, Data Architecture, Engineering, AI & ML, Privacy, Ethics, Impact Assessment, Interoperability & Data Standards, Digital Performance Measurement, and more!

SEE WHO ATTENDS

2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS

HARNESS THE POWER OF AN IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT

This hybrid experience is specially designed to help attendees capture the most value possible!

  • Expand your network with a larger audience and broader attendee reach.
  • Build connections through one week of pre-event virtual networking.
  • Consult industry experts by scheduling in-person or virtual meetings.
  • Connect with peers using AI matchmaking tools based on shared interests.
  • Access on-demand sessions and content anytime, anywhere.

TESTIMONIALS

A great lineup of speakers with timely and relevant advice and tips for the world we live in today. From chat GPT to storytelling about data, the info was interesting and useful to senior leaders and data scientists.

Royal Bank of Canada

Professional even with premier speakers discussing the immediate landscape of data and AI and the future of the industry.

MNP

Event was well organized and educational. Also presented a lot of opportunity to connect with peers.

Pelmorex

Great setting, well managed, good food. Very good speakers.

Scotiabank

The Big Data West Summit is a leading event for enterprise data in the West, with strong community focus, practical insights, and top-tier networking. As a Vancouver Analytics Board member, I’m consistently impressed. Highly recommended!

BC Ferries

Excellent networking event with great Canadian content.

Teradata Canada