Data management
Events in the areas of Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Information Strategy, Data Governance and Master Data Management but also ‘the art of Data modeling’. This ranges from our annual conference, the Data Warehousing & BI Summit, to practical hands-on workshops and seminars. Some Adept Events regular speakers and big names in the field include Alec Sharp, Rick van der Lans, Lawrence Corr, Chris Bradley, Nigel Turner and Mike Ferguson.
Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence Summit
Conference on Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence. Topics: AI for Data, Data Architecture, Data Engineering & Grounded AI, Data Mesh & Data Products, Data Governance, Data Modelling. Top rated speakers Alec Sharp, Eevamaija Virtanen, Rick van der Lans, Juha Korpela and others.
March 24, 2026
AI Governance, Responsible AI and Data Governance: Connecting the Dots
Framework for Trusted AI Unlock the future of trusted AI. This seminar helps you connect AI Governance, Responsible AI, and Data Governance into one actionable framework. Learn how to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and embed transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI initiatives. Packed with real-world examples.
English spoken (or Dutch)
March 25, 2026 (half day)
Data Mesh Information Architecture: modeling data products and domains
This workshop addresses information architecture in decentralized data environments. It examines how domains document and share data, explores conceptual and logical modeling for clarity and interoperability, and provides practical exercises to design data products aligned with domain semantics.
English spoken
March 25 (half day)
Grounded AI in Data Warehousing: How to Make Your LLM Stop Lying
Hallucinations from AI can destroy trust in BI outputs. This hands-on technical session walks through building an LLM-powered analytics assistant that only answers from governed, verified data.
English spoken
March 25, 2026 (half day)
Concept Modelling for Business Analysts
Making Data Modelling a Vital Technique This workshop by Alec Sharp introduces concept modelling from a non-technical perspective, provides tips and guidelines for the analyst, and explores entity-relationship modelling at conceptual and logical levels using techniques that maximise client engagement and understanding.
English spoken
March 25, 2026 (half day)
Data Governance Sprint
Establish Data Governance in Weeks instead of Months Struggling with data governance implementation or team alignment? This game-changing seminar introduces the Data Governance Sprint — an efficient, structured approach to kick-start and sustain your data governance initiatives with confidence!
English spoken (or Dutch)
April 22-23, 2026
Ontwerpen van een Nieuwe Data Architectuur
Stappenplan en best practices Organizations need data science, self-service BI, embedded BI, edge analytics, and customer-driven BI. This seminar provides guidelines, roadmaps, design criteria, tips, design rules, use cases, case studies, and practical examples for developing a new future-proof data architecture.
Dutch spoken
May 6-7, 2026
Data Management Fundamentals
DMBoK2 and CDMP Certification This course provides you with the knowledge, methods and techniques required to analyse, mature and implement information management solutions within your organisation. Additionally, this course by Winfried Etzel prepares for the CDMP Data Management Fundamentals (DMF) examination.
English spoken
May 19-21, 2026
Business-oriented Data Modelling Masterclass
Balancing Engagement, Agility, and Complexity This data modelling workshop by Alec Sharp covers Entity-Relationship modelling from a non-technical perspective, provides tips and guidelines for the analyst, and explores contextual, conceptual, and detailed modelling techniques that maximize user involvement.
English spoken
June 1-3, 2026
Agile Data Warehouse Design & Dimensional Data Modeling
Collaborative BI Requirements Analysis & Dimensional Modeling Course A dimensional data modelling course presented by leading data warehousing expert and author Lawrence Corr, covering the latest agile techniques for systematically gathering Business Intelligence (BI) requirements and designing effective DW/BI systems. Based on 7W, star schema and BEAM approach.
English spoken
June 9-11, 2026
Datavisualisatie – Dashboards and Data Storytelling
How do you go from data to insight? Lex Pierik addresses the trends in data visualization, dashboards and graphs, and the role and function of visualization within your organization. You will experience hands-on training in the workshop Data Storytelling.
Dutch spoken
Tackling Data Quality Problems
As easy as A to E - virtual half day Becoming data-driven can only be achieved if the data itself meets quality requirements. This workshop by Nigel Turner will help you identify data quality problems and their impact in your organisation and guide you through a simple five step approach to deliver and sustain improvements. [half day]
English spoken
Only available as In-house
Practical Data Governance, Stewardship and Compliance
Data Asset management and Governance are essential. How do you accomplish these and what are its implications? This 2-day course will provide a solid foundation. Additionally, this class by Chris Bradley, author of DMBoK2, prepares for the CDMP Data Governance specialist examination.
English spoken
Only available as In-house
A Data Strategy for Becoming Data Driven
A Data Strategy for Success This seminar by Nigel Turner will outline the practical steps needed to produce an achievable data strategy and plan, and how to ensure that it becomes a living and agile blueprint for digital change.
English spoken
Only available as In-house
Transforming Data to Intelligence with Knowledge Graphs and Large Language Models
Empower Your Data Modeling and Analytics with AI-Driven Contextual Intelligence This workshop provides you with an in-depth understanding of the powerful synergy between knowledge graphs and LLMs to improve the way data is modeled, analyzed, and utilized. Participants combine theory with practical experience through hands-on exercises.
English spoken
Only available as In-house