Speakers

Rick van der Lans is an independent analyst, consultant, author and internationally acclaimed lecturer specializing in data warehousing, business intelligence, and database technology. Rick helps clients worldwide to design their data warehouse, big data and BI architectures.

Mr. Krishnan is a recognized expert worldwide in the strategy, architecture and implementation of high performance big data analytics, data warehousing, analytics and business intelligence solutions. He is a visionary data warehouse thought leader, ranked as one of the top 20 data warehouse consultants in the world.

Mike Ferguson is an analyst and consultant and specialises in business intelligence / analytics, data management, big data and enterprise business integration. Mike has consulted for dozens of companies and teaches popular classes in Big Data, New Technologies for Data Warehousing and BI.

Jan Henderyckx is trusted advisor, speaker and author who has been active in the field of Information Management and Information Governance and strategy since 1986. He has presented, moderated and taught workshops at many international conferences and User Group meetings worldwide.

Harm van der Lek is an experienced designer. His specialization is modelling, especially in the area of Business Intelligence. From information analysis and modelling to architecture and database design to implementation.

Daragh O Brien is an internationally respected trainer and consultant Information Governance, Information Quality, and Data Privacy. Prior to establishing Castlebridge Associates he worked for 12 years with a leading telecommunications company in CRM and Regulatory Operations roles.

Emiel van Bockel is an expert in strategic information management and business intelligence and works with CB in Culemborg, The Netherlands. People call him a visionary and thought leader in both the data world and the world of process, which is quite unique.

Lex Pierik started working in the ICT industry in 2000 and by extensive field experiences he quickly grew into his current role as a principal BI consultant. He is a seasoned ICT professional with a particular expertise in both the conceptual as well as the technical complexities of BI challenges.

Pieter den Hamer has 20+ years of experience in the area of big data, analytics and business intelligence, working as consultant, manager and researcher. Currently, he is a strategist at Alliander, focusing his expertise mostly on themes like the smart grid and the energy transition. He is also associated with the Copernicus Institute at Utrecht University.