The 2nd Annual European Data Economy Conference

The 2nd Annual European Data Economy ConferenceBIG DATA: Towards a data-driven economy for Europe 25th March, Crowne Plaza le Palace, Brussels REGISTER NOW at www.bigdata-conference.eu to guarantee your place at the event and join the 120+delegates who have already registered. A low registration fee applies but with interest levels very high, we advise you to register in good time to secure your place. In the digital age, Europe’s readiness to compete globally for high-quality jobs, to lead in the fields of innovation and research, and to harness the power of data to deliver economic growth and social benefits, will be a central pillar in the challenges it faces in the 21st century. This year’s event will gather 250 participants to debate these issues. Confirmed speakers include: Roberto Viola Deputy Director General, DG CONNECT, European Commission Michal Boni Member, European Parliament Victoria Espinel President & CEO, BSA | The Software Alliance Matt Wolken VP & General Manager, Information Management Software, Dell John Boswell Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, SAS Walter Radermacher Director General, Eurostat Jakub Boratynski Head of Unit - Trust and Security, DG CONNECT, European Commission Gerry Pollet CEO, ZapFi John Higgins Director General, DIGITALEUROPE Paul Adamson Chairman, Forum Europe

Big Data, as we have come to know it, is set to be a key driver for productivity and growth globally, fostering new industries and products and creating significant competitive advantages for those harnessing its potential. This conference will explore the benefits that data and data analytics can bring to European businesses, the public sector and for wider society, if fostered appropriately. This debate will also be an opportunity to review the European Commission’s communication “Towards a Thriving Data-Driven Economy” and ask to what extent the European regulatory framework will help foster the development of a Big Data ecosystem in Europe. Sessions at the event will cover:  Maximising the opportunities offered by Big Data  What does data innovation look like?  Protecting user data – the obligations on business to keep user data safe  The European regulatory environment – will it hurt or help data innovation? Register and find further information, including a full conference agenda, at www.bigdata-conference.eu. For more information please contact: Anne-Lise Simon at anne-lise.simon@forum-europe.com / +44 (0) 2920 783 023

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