Confluent Discovery Forum
The Real-Time Race – Mastering Data for Pole Position
Join experts and your peers for this exclusive, invite-only Executive event to discuss the latest innovations in data streaming, AI, and data architecture that are transforming organisations.
- Friday 4th July, 2025
- 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Followed by Silverstone Track Time
- Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
Learn From Data Leaders
Engage with experts on how shifting analytics left accelerates smarter decisions
Connect with Market Innovators
Converse with peers and learn more on real-time data use cases
Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Setting the Strategic Stage
- Speaker: John Dee - Head of Strategic Engagement and James Astley Chief Revenue Officer of Somerford Associates UK and Somerford Middle East
- The future of data, enabling organisations in a real-time world and why instant data insights are no longer a luxury, but essential for staying competitive, safe and agile today.
10:00 - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 10:45AM
Opening Forum: Data in Motion - The Heartbeat of the Modern Enterprise
- Speaker: Confluent
- Leading businesses are powered by real-time, event-driven architectures, where data isn't just stored, but constantly flowing. This "data in motion" acts as the central nervous system for the entire enterprise, becoming the crucial fuel for critical initiatives like advanced AI, hyper-personalisation, immediate fraud detection, and a true customer 360-degree view. We will discuss how to unlock the future of data streaming, demonstrating its transformative impact across every industry.
10:15 AM - 10:45AM
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Customer Success Stories: Real-World Impact of Data Streaming and unlocking Generative AI with Real-Time Data - Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Our panel discussion will provide tangible examples of how leading organisations are leveraging data to achieve significant business outcomes.
- Key Themes:
- "Data mess" challenges.
- Accelerating time-to-market for new applications.
- Fueling AI/ML initiatives with real-time data.
- Achieving real-time fraud detection, enhanced customer experiences, optimised operations
- Quantifiable results and lessons learned.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
John Alvis Expert in data and knowledge governance, strategy design and implementation at The Pensions Regulator
- In this session, John will demystify the concepts of Data in Motion and Data Streaming platforms. He will discuss how establishing robust governance strategies is essential for leveraging the full potential of continuously flowing data, ensuring its integrity, security, and compliance across all enterprises.
11:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM Onwards
Track
1:30 PM Onwards
Location
- Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
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