Our Story

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Our Story

Since its inception in 2012 as a grassroots meetup, Data Science Connect (DSC) has evolved into the world’s largest data science community, connecting more than 100K data practitioners and executives to experts, solutions, and knowledge.

Our events feature data’s biggest names and most innovative solutions, including a significant presence from Fortune 500 data executives and founders of leading edge data and AI startups.

In a world where data is the new currency, we stand as the definitive platform for insights, inspiration, and relationships that redefine the future.

This is where data transcends ones and zeros to become transformative insights and groundbreaking solutions. This is where your journey intersects with the extraordinary.

This is where you don’t just meet the future; you shape it.

Our Community By The Numbers

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100K data professionals

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95% of the Fortune 500

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80+ Countries

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250+ events since 2012

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Data Executive Advisory Board

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Chris Yasko

SVP - Chief Data Scientist

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colin coleman

Colin Coleman

Chief Data & Analytics Officer

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frances boykin

Frances Boykin

Director - Advanced Analytics

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Hallie Lukens

Hallie Lukens

Director of Analytics Capabilities

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mabby amouie

Mabby Amouie

AVP Enterprise Data & Analytics

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Marketing Executive Advisory Board

Laurie Hood

Laurie Hood

CMO

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Gaurav Deshpande

Gaurav Deshpande

CMO

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Joann Neuhaus

Joann Neuhaus

Director of Field Marketing

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Janel MacKay Urena

Janel Urena

Director of Americas Field Marketing

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Jingning (Jiny) Zhang

Jingning Zhang

Director of Marketing

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Emily Kurze

Emily Kurze

Director of Marketing

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