IP EXPO Manchester is a part of the number one enterprise IT event series in Europe, IP EXPO. The series also includes a conference in Stockholm, and one in London. This year's Techmedia-launched experience featured a particularly stirring keynote speech exclusive for 2018. The educational keynoted from Dr Hannah Fry, an expert mathematician, captivated an audience of IT innovators and analytics experts, with a discussion about the value of data and analytics.
With stunning data visualisations and a compelling approach to the possibilities of information, Fry helped attendees of the Manchester IP EXPO to see beyond the scandal of the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal, to rediscover the good parts of data collection. She addressed the best parts of data analytics and reminded attendees that an ethical approach and the right regulation can ensure that data is used properly, for the good of society and the benefit of many businesses.
Discussing the Possibilities of Data
After Fry's keynote speech brought the house down for Manchester IP EXPO, the remainder of the event continued with additional conversations around the power of data. Topics included insights into protecting companies against data breaches from RepKnight's Jeremy Hendy, as well as lessons in how to deploy AI from Pure Storage's Joshua Robinson.
Of course, with any discussion of data this Spring, the conversation around privacy is close behind. GDPR was at the top of the agenda for a range of EXPO attendees, and many audiences gathered to hear from a panel where OneTrust's Ian Evans, Kickbox's Emily Freeman, and CloudDNA's Al Taylor came together with ITCandor's Martin Hingley to discuss how concerns like Brexit, GDPR, and diversity will change communication in the year ahead.
