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Panel Discussion: How Data & AI Integration Is Transforming Businesses
An open conversation about industry-leaders perspectives on emerging AI and data trends, technologies, and best practices shaping CPG sectors.

Session: Balancing Cost and Innovation—Integrating LLMs into Your Data Strategy
LLMs are revolutionary, but expensive: that doesn’t need to be the case. Learn how to leverage the benefits of advanced AI models while managing costs effectively to maximize ROI.

Workshop: The Convergence of Alternative Data in Finance and Enterprise Data Strategies
Join a discussion between the leaders of Databricks, BattleFin, and Nimble to explore how advancements in AI and LLMs will shape the next 3-5 years of data integration and gathering.
Speaker Highlights

Tim Harrington
CEO
BattleFin

Bryan Smith
Global Industry Solutions Director, Retail & CPG
DataBricks

Uriel Knorovich
Co-Founder & CEO
Nimble

Michelle Tisdale
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Omnicom Commerce Group
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Jaime Grau
Global Strategic Initiatives, Grocery & Retail
Uber

Eugene Kovshilovsky
Chief Technology Officer
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Shish Shridar
Global Director Retail & CPG
Microsoft
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Shaheen Kanda
Global Head Financial Services & Insurance Partnerships
AWS

Matin Rahnamay Naeini, PhD
Chief Data Scientist
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Kate Higgins
Director of Sales
Anthology AI
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Rasool Aghdam
Head of Commercial Data Analysis & Science
Coca Cola
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Andrea Hagerman
Head of Data Sourcing
Chicago Trading Company
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Deepti Koilara
Partner
Rystad Energy
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Stewart Stimson
Head of Data Strategy
Jump Trading LLC
The AI & Data Experience
2024 Chicago Agenda - Day 1
October 15th, 2024
8:00AM
Registration Opens The Hilton, 8th Street South Desk
9:00AM
Data Slipstreaming: How Retailers & Brands can be fast followers of Hedge Funds & Private Equity firms to maximize ROI by using AI and External Data
Financial firms use the data to generate higher returns, can Retailers and Brands use the same playbook to drive revenue? From centralized data teams, efficient data testing to tracking ROI of external data. Can Retailers and Brands experience faster ROI then financial firms experienced with the advent of AI?
9:45AM
Uber Eats Keynote: Pricing Strategies - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
From ideation to execution Price elasticity and the goal of real-time pricing
9:45AM
Uber Eats Keynote: Pricing Strategies - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
From ideation to execution Price elasticity and the goal of real-time pricing
10:15AM
Break
10:30AM
The Challenges and Triumphs of Data Integration; Finance vs Corporate Data Lessons
A multi-disciplinary panel featuring engineers, data scientists, business leaders, and agency representatives will discuss the key obstacles that make data integration challenging. From fragmented systems to inconsistent data quality, hear firsthand what issues persist in the field and what solutions are emerging.
11:00AM
From Buzz Word to Deployment. Putting AI to work with Data
This panel will showcase real-world applications of integrated data and AI technologies, highlighting how businesses across sectors are driving innovation and growth and how data providers are leveraging AI. Practical use cases will illustrate the difference between simply integrating data and truly consuming it to unlock new capabilities and competitive advantages.
11:20AM
Rapid Data Deployment: Seamless Data Integration with Databricks Cloud
Explore how platforms like Databricks are revolutionizing data integration in the cloud. Key technologies that enable organizations to build powerful data pipelines and analytics infrastructure.
11:40PM
TCO of an LLM Strategy: Cost vs. Innovation
While large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing data processing, they come with significant costs. This session focuses on how companies can balance the benefits of integrating advanced AI models with their data systems while managing costs effectively.
12:30PM
Networking Lunch
1:30PM
Architecting Real-Time Pricing Models: AI, Data Streams, and Cloud Infrastructure
Deep dive into building real-time pricing systems powered by AI and cutting-edge data pipelines. Learn how top companies leverage cloud infrastructure to scale dynamic pricing decisions, optimize performance, and stay competitive in fast-moving markets.
3:00PM
Break
3:15PM
Alt Data one-on-one
4:45PM
Cocktail Networking Reception
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Databricks is a cloud-based data engineering and analytics platform. They enable organizations to unify their data, analytics, and AI workloads, providing a seamless environment for data integration and processing.
BattleFin is a leading platform that brings together alternative data providers and data users. They facilitate the discovery of innovative data sources and technologies that drive business insights and growth.
Nimble specializes in providing automated, real-time data pipelines and AI solutions. Their platform empowers businesses to gather, process, and leverage online data effectively, driving innovation and competitive advantage.

Expert Discussions on Data’s Most Pressing Problems
Hear the leading experts in alternative data discuss some of 2024’s most important data issues and applications in panels and talks like
Unlocking Value: Analytics and Data Integration for Business Growth
Integrating LLMs into Your Data Strategy
Leveraging Weather Data to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions: Preventing Out-of-Stock Situations
Learn Data & AI Integrations Relevant To Your Business
Connect with alternative data companies working in a variety of verticals to get insights on data problems relevant to your business through:
Customized One-on-Ones: Sign up for personal discussions with companies that match your needs by selecting from categories like geolocation, sentiment, and employment
Diverse Company Perspectives: Hear from companies that can help with issues like competitive intelligence, fraud detection, supply chain tracking, and ESG & sustainability.
Use Case Presentations: Learn how companies like Coca-Cola and Home Depot are leveraging data solutions to get real-world results.

Explore Further
Data Powers Everything—Learn How to Use It At BattleFin Discovery.
Register to confirm your spot at BattleFin Discovery Day Chicago to ensure you have access to the latest innovations in using data to power your business.