Data Analytics Monthly Forum

Data Forum – Online Webinar

Data Analytics Monthly Forum

Building the foundations for trusted AI 

Tuesday 6th October 2026

12:00pm – 1:00pm

This event is a webinar

Join us for our October Data Analytics Monthly Forum and explore the power of Microsoft Purview in the age of AI!

Connect with like-minded data enthusiasts at our Data Analytics Monthly Forum and explore the themes shaping today’s data-driven world. 

Each monthly session is carefully curated around a focused theme, delivering practical, relevant insight that is grounded in real-world examples and technical expertise. 

As AI adoption continues to accelerate, organisations are facing increasing pressure to ensure their data is secure, governed and compliant. 

Recent developments such as the EU AI Act are helping shape the conversation around responsible AI, setting a benchmark for how organisations approach risk, governance and compliance. Whilst regulations will continue to evolve, one thing is already clear: successful AI adoption depends on having the right foundations in place. 

Join us for October’s Data Analytics Monthly Forum as we explore what AI readiness looks like in practice. From improving data quality and strengthening governance to reducing risk and building trust in the systems that power AI. 

You’ll discover: 

  • Why AI success depends on trusted and high-quality data. 
  • The growing importance of AI governance and emerging standards such as the EU AI Act. 
  • How data quality impacts AI performance, reliability and outcomes. 
  • How Microsoft Purview can help bring governance, security and compliance capabilities together. 
  • Practical approaches to identifying and managing AI related risks. 

This session will explore the common challenges organisations face on their AI journey, and why getting the fundamentals right has never been more important. 

Join your peers to discuss what AI readiness really looks like, and the practical steps that can help turn AI ambition into sustainable business value.  

Register now!

Speakers

Andrew Edge, Data & AI Specialist at Simpson Associates
Dr Victoria Holt, Presales Data Governance Specialist at Simpson Associates

Andrew Edge
Data & AI Specialist

Dr Victoria Holt
Presales Data Governance Specialist

Kamila Spencer
Microsoft Purview Lead Consultant

Led by our data experts, each forum blends hands-on analytics and AI expertise with trusted Microsoft, Databricks, IBM and Denodo partnerships.  

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