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1st – 3rd September 2026 

The Data Community Conference 2026

Conference starts in:

LONDON

Royal Holloway, University of London

An iconic historic campus, just 20 minutes from Heathrow

Three days of building connections, learning from industry leaders, and contributing to the community for data professionals and business leaders.

Early bird tickets from just

£49

Event Sponsors

The Premier Data Conference in Europe

The Data Community Conference brings together the full spectrum of the data world, from engineers to executives. We are the community for data professionals and business leaders, sharing best practices and building connections with like-minded people.

Talks, workshops, and round tables will be grounded in practical application, business context, and the growing role of AI.

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AI in Practice

Real-world AI deployments, pitfalls, and patterns from teams shipping production systems.

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Business-First Data 

Bridging the gap between technical teams and the business decisions that matter.

Modern Architecture

Data stacks and pipelines built for scale, speed, and reliability.

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Community

Connect with peers, share hard-won lessons, and build lasting professional relationships.

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Conference Speakers

​Bringing together authors, practitioners, and data influencers, our speakers showcase a diverse range of perspectives on today’s most pressing data challenges. We’re still finalising the lineup, with more exciting speaker announcements coming soon.

Interested in speaking at Data Community Conference 2026? Get in touch!

16:00

Registration & Check In

NETWORKING

TBC

17:00

Data Vault: Core Concepts

WORKSHOP

Neil Strange

18:15

AutomateDV Walkthrough

WORKSHOP

Alex Higgs

19:30

Pizza & Beer

SOCIAL

TBC

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Pre-Conference Workshop
(Optional Add-On)

Start your conference experience early with our optional pre-conference session—an evening of learning, networking, and practical insights.

Join us for two focused workshops covering Data Vault fundamentals and a hands-on AutomateDV walkthrough, designed to give you valuable knowledge you can apply straight away.

The session also includes informal networking with pizza and drinks—perfect for connecting with fellow attendees and speakers ahead of the main event.

Accommodation

You can book on-site accommodation directly with the venue. When you purchase your conference ticket, we will send you a link to book your room, which is a double room, single-occupancy including breakfast.

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Book your Tickets

Early bird pricing available until 5th June 2027. Ticket sales end 14th August 2026. Book early and save

Early bird offers are LIVE but they won’t last forever

Can’t see the booking form? Click here 

Previous attendee feedback

Attendees

109 attendees

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Speak at the Data Community Conference

Share your story with the community

We’re looking for practitioners and leaders with real stories. If you’ve solved a hard data problem or led a meaningful AI initiative that has delivered real business value, we want to hear from you.

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Sponsorship

Put your brand at the heart of data

Sponsoring Data Community Conference 2026 connects your brand with hundreds of data and AI professionals in-person, and thousands in the wider online community.

Request our sponsorship brochure to explore packages, benefits, and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question that isn't answered below then please do contact us.

What is the Pre-Conference Workshop?

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Is food included?

Are dietary requirements accommodated?

Will presentation slides be shared?

Will sessions be recorded?

Are there quiet/work areas?

Is there Wi-Fi at the venue?

How do I get there (public transport, parking)?

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Join us

Be part of the Data Community event of the year.

Early bird ends 5th June – In-Person Only – 1st-3rd September – Royal Holloway, University of London Campus

Early bird offers are LIVE but they won’t last forever

Can’t see the booking form? Click here 

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