Networking & Social Events
SUNDAY
5:30pm-7:30pm
Welcome Reception and Exhibits
We will welcome you to the conference with this first opportunity to visit the exhibits, network with colleagues and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted beverages.
MONDAY
7:30am-8:30am
Full Buffet Breakfast
Connect with colleagues over breakfast.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Networking Lunch
Join your colleagues and meet someone new to discuss how you are using big data in your company.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Poster Session, Dessert & Exhibits
Enjoy dessert, visit the exhibits, and learn from poster presentations that showcase a full range of big data analytics, including many applications areas, industries and methodologies. As a guide for identifying which posters you want to visit, watch for the color-coded signs that indicate general topic areas.
4:00pm-5:30pm
Birds-of-a-Feather Discussion Groups
Stop by for beverages, snacks and good conversation around important issues. Topics will be selected by the attendees. We need your input! Look for the white board near registration to suggest topics or vote for a topic already posted. This is one of the most popular and highly-rated aspects of the conference – don’t miss it.
5:30pm-7:00pm
General Reception
Stop by this informal reception where you can connect with other attendees and unwind from a jam packed day. Members of the Conference Committee will be your hosts. Enjoy a hearty display of heavy hors d’oeuvres and food stations and hosted beverages.
TUESDAY
7:30am-8:30am
Full Buffet Breakfast
Connect with colleagues over breakfast.
12:00pm-1:00pm
Networking Lunch
Join your colleagues and meet someone new to discuss what is keeping you up at night, as a big data expert or data scientist, and where you see big data analytics going in the next 3 years.
2:00pm-3:00pm
Poster Session, Dessert & Exhibits
Enjoy dessert, visit the exhibits, and learn from poster presentations that showcase a full range of big data analytics, including many applications areas, industries and methodologies. As a guide for identifying which posters you want to visit, watch for the color-coded signs that indicate general topic areas.