TechUK’s Second Big Data in Action Roadshow is coming to Bristol on Wednesday 1 June. It follows a London event held back in April where over 70 delegates enjoyed exhibitions and presentations from industry leaders.
“The purpose of the roadshows is to bring big data to life”
Businesses of all size and from any sector are invited to attend this free half day event. Jeremy Lilley, programme manager at TechUK, explains “The purpose of the roadshows is to bring big data to life.”
The Bristol event is a great opportunity to hear real life examples of big data in action and gain advice from industry leaders such as, Leigh Dodds, Chair of Bath Hacked, and Ric Howe, Technology Strategist at Microsoft UK.
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What is big data?
If you don’t know, big data is a term for a collection of data so big that it can’t be processed using traditional methods. Attendees can learn about how big data tools and solutions could help their business by reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
“Bristol is showing a real digital leadership with organisations harnessing the value and power of data”
In addition to networking opportunities, Bristol businesses are given the ability to arrange one-to-one sessions between delegates and sponsors, this event will also include presentations and a Q&A. Jeremy says, “Bristol is showing a real digital leadership with organisations harnessing the value and power of data.”
The event is being sponsored by the Hartree Centre with assistance from the Federation of Small Businesses and HBB CIC.
Bookings are being taken online, the event will be held from 8.30-13.30 on 1 June at M Shed, Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN

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