All data modellers want to translate the business needs into a logical data model. Yet, communication gaps between business and IT have historically hindered the development of efficient, aligned solutions. In this presentation Remco will explain the journey towards the Ensemble Logical Model and how to engage the business on this path. The use of the 6 ELM artifacts to be used in the workshops will guide both data modelers and business. As a bonus Remco will discuss the option to have a GPT based upon a specific LLM help in the whole process.

In today’s data-driven world, organizations are rapidly evolving their data architectures to meet the demands of scalability, flexibility, and real-time analytics. This session explores the cutting-edge trends in modern data architecture, focusing on cloud-native solutions, data mesh, data fabric, and data lakehouse concepts.

In his LinkedIn article ‘Data is Dead,’ Wouter van Aerle sparked a significant debate: many organizations manage their data in ways that are fundamentally inadequate. This includes a lack of clear responsibilities, an overly technological approach, or the absence of a strategic vision for data use. As a result, ambitions to become ‘data-driven’ often fail before they can truly take off.

Alec shares the surprising reasons packaged software selection and implementation often go disastrously wrong, and how to avoid them. Moreover, what important role data modelling techniques can play in helping to resolve problems.

How can you truly harness data as a business asset? We will explore the central pillar of Data Mesh: Federated Computational Data Governance. Gain insights into structuring data teams to meet your needs both centrally and locally, and learn how federated data governance can ensure accountability across the organization.