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Vancouver, BC

2027

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8th ANNUALBIG DATA & ANALYTICS
WEST SUMMIT

Western Canada's leading event dedicated to helping organizations operationalize AI, modernize data foundations, and turn real-time intelligence into measurable business value

Vancouver, BC

2027
WHY ATTEND REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR 2027

20+ HOURS OF INNOVATIVE CONTENT

10+ HOURS OF NETWORKING

40+ ENTERPRISE DATA, ANALYTICS, & AI SPEAKERS

93% OVERALL ATTENDEE SATISFACTION AT OUR DATA EVENTS

FROM AI EXPERIMENTATION TO ENTERPRISE EXECUTION

This event brings together data, analytics, and AI leaders from leading enterprise and public sector organizations across Western Canada. Register your interest for 2027 now and explore:

  • Sovereign AI infrastructure: Building enterprise-ready compute, cloud, and data foundations.
  • Pilots to production: Operationalizing AI, automation, and GenAI with measurable ROI.
  • Real-time enterprise intelligence: Moving from static dashboards to adaptive decision engines.
  • The context layer: Preparing your data for agents and AI-driven decisions.
  • Responsible AI at speed: Governing autonomous systems without slowing innovation.

This summit features notable enterprise and public sector organizations, including Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancity, BCI, Rio Tinto, Loblaw, Fraser Health, Neo Financial, Canada Drives, Wawanesa, QuadReal, Vancouver Airport Authority, Legal Aid BC, and many more!

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OUR DELEGATES INCLUDE:

BUILD AI-READY ENTERPRISES WITH REAL-TIME, TRUSTED DATA

Transform your data and AI strategy with practical frameworks that address West Canada’s most urgent business, technical, and governance priorities. Delve into the hottest topics discussed over two incredible days.

  • Lead through the AI infrastructure shift by aligning architecture, governance, and talent with enterprise growth priorities with Provincial Health Services Authority
  • Build real-time enterprise intelligence by turning cloud platforms, pipelines, and operational systems into decision engines with Rio Tinto
  • Scale output without scaling headcount by redesigning data teams around automation, AI copilots, and practical operating models with Neo Financial
  • Prepare enterprise data for agents, automation, and AI decisions by building semantic context, ownership, and trust with Fraser West
  • Govern autonomous systems responsibly while maintaining speed, innovation, and accountability with Vancouver Airport
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CONNECT WITH WESTERN CANADA'S DATA, ANALYTICS, & AI COMMUNITY

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with a richer, more engaged regional data community. Big Data West is designed to plug delegates into Vancouver’s growing innovation ecosystem, bringing together enterprise leaders, technical practitioners, sponsors, and local networks for practical problem solving and meaningful connections. You can look forward to:

  • Interactive sessions and peer-led roundtable discussions
  • Curated breakout learning across strategic, foundational data, technical, and AI tracks
  • Face-to-face networking, including speed networking and an evening reception
  • Connections with Vancouver and Western Canada data communities, including analytics, AI, and digital innovation networks
  • A premium in-person experience in Vancouver
  • Virtual streaming for greater accessibility
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

At Big Data West, diversify your knowledge base with content focused on strategic, technical, foundational data, and AI capabilities critical to enterprise execution in the AI economy.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE EVENT?

Sector & Target Delegate Breakdown

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

Financial Services / Insurance

AI Strategy, Fraud Analytics, Risk & Compliance, Customer Intelligence, Enterprise Data, Personalization, Open Banking, Governance, AML Analytics, Decision Science, Digital Transformation, Data Platforms, AI Operations, Customer Experience, and Pricing & Profitability Analytics

Consumer / Retail / Hospitality

Customer Analytics, Loyalty & Retention, Pricing Optimization, Revenue Management, Supply Chain Intelligence, Inventory Analytics, Consumer Insights, Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Digital Commerce, AI-Driven Merchandising, and Operations Analytics

Technology / Software / Digital

Product Analytics, AI Product Strategy, Data Platforms, Experimentation & Growth, MLOps, Agentic AI, Data Engineering, AI Infrastructure, Cloud Architecture, Digital Transformation, Platform Operations, Data Governance, and Decision Intelligence

Public Sector / Government/ Education

Data Strategy, AI Governance, Citizen Services, Smart Communities, Digital Government, Public Sector Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Open Data, Institutional Research, Student Success Analytics, Enrollment Intelligence

Natural Resources / Materials

Operational Analytics, Geospatial Intelligence, Asset Performance, Resource Optimization, ESG Data Strategy,

Energy / Utilities / Environment

Smart Grid Analytics, Operational Intelligence, OT/IT Integration, Predictive Maintenance, Infrastructure Analytics, AI for Utilities, Energy Forecasting

Healthcare / Life Sciences

Clinical Informatics, Population Health, AI Diagnostics, Digital Health Transformation, EHR Analytics, Patient Experience, Predictive Care Models,

Industrial / Manufacturing / Construction

Industrial AI, Smart Operations, Connected Assets, Workforce Optimization, Supply Chain Analytics, Real-Time Operations,

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2026 SPEAKERS

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Alexandra Flatt

Executive Vice President, Health System Intelligence

Provincial Health Services Authority

Cecile Tao

VP, Data, Analytics, and AI

Vancity

Gerry Akkerman

Chief Information Officer

Legal Aid British Columbia

Shaun Gilligan

SVP Research

Quadreal Group

Casper Shyr

Senior Director – The Centre for Advanced Analytics, Data Science and Innovation

Fraser Health Authority

Sangeetha Varghese

Director, Data & Artificial Intelligence Enablement

Wawanesa

Dimple Prakash

Executive Director

Fraser Health Authority

HARNESS THE POWER OF AN IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENT

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

  • Expand your network with a larger audience and connected communities — Big Data West hosts the most dynamic networks in Western Canada.
  • 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.

Sponsorship

Connect with an unparalleled network of senior executives looking to invest in impactful data analytics solutions.

ACCESS MEDIA KIT

Get the media kit for sponsor benefits, audience info, and branding opportunities.

SPEAK AT THE SUMMIT

Be part of this leading data and analytics event, promote your triumphs, and share your lessons learned.

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