The 10 events of Master Data Management

Data management has invaded a professional environment in transition. New trends are born and die every year, new technical solutions are being developed, work habits are constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up. This is why major trade fairs, conferences and meetings are so important. For marketers, CIO and decision-makers, it’s a concentrated mix of positive energy, good practices and shared experiences. This can be used to change working methods for greater efficiency and to integrate the small circle of change agents capable of creating value and bringing more innovations to everyday life. To help you get there, we have grouped the 10 essential events around Master Data Management. There must be at least one that should interest you.

MDM & Data Governance Summit

What is it?Organized by Information Management, this is one of the biggest events in the world dedicated to MDM. A conference that takes place twice in New York and Chicago and brings together the best experts on the subject for two and a half days. The summer session is held in Chicago and the autumn session in New York. As with all these events, fluency in English is required.When is it?The next MDM & Data Governance Summit will be held in New York from 4 to 6 November 2018. The price is from 1000 to 1700 dollars, depending on the date of registration. ▶︎ Find out more

Enterprise Data Governance & Master Data Management Workshop

What is it?Organized by Technology Transfer, an Italian organization specializing in IT training and professions, Enterprise Data Governance & amp; Master Data Management Workshop offers a more global vision on issues related to data management. It’s a less ambitious workshop than the big shows, but more oriented towards training and sharing of experiences.When is it?The next workshop will take place on 15 and 16 November 2018 in Rome, price 1300 euros. ▶︎ Find out more

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit

What is it?We are no longer presenting Gartner, a world-renowned research and consulting firm. The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit is a very important event that offers a holistic view of the impacts and changes taking place in the world of data. Three days of conferences with lots of options, workshops and events. Not to be missed!When is it?4 – 6 March 2019 in London. Registration price from 2475 to 3200 euros . ▶︎ Find out more

SAPPHIRE NOW + ASUG Annual Conference

What is it?An event organized by SAP that focuses on innovations and the best solutions in the cloud, big data and new technologies. A three-day event, very comprehensive, which brings together IT managers and decision-makers around different themes, including data and data management.When is it?The 2019 event will take place 7-9 May in Orlando, Florida. At the time the of writing of this article (Summer 2018), registration and pricing are not yet available. ▶︎ Find out more

Data Governance & Information Quality Conference

What is it?Less ambitious, but with more regular events, DebTech International organizes seminars and conferences around data management and data governance. The major event is the Data Governance & Information Quality Conference that takes place twice a year, in winter and summer.When is it?The next conference will take place 3 – 7 December, 2018 in Florida. The price is from 1600 to 2800 dollars, depending on options and date of registration. ▶︎ Find out more

Data Summit

What is it?Organised by Database Trends and Applications, an American consulting firm, the Data Summit takes place every year in May. This is one of the important information meetings where we talk about business intelligence, data modelling, MDM and data integration, among other things. When is it?The next Data Summit will be held on May 21-22, 2019 in Boston. At the time the of writing of this article (Summer 2018), registration and pricing are not yet available. ▶︎ Find out more

Data 2020 Summit

What is it?This is a major event for data professionals. Only one day, but several thematic options to optimize time and travel arrangements. Note the special MDM programme with several workshops on data governance and synergies between Big Data and MDM.When is it?The next Data 2020 Summit will be on 13 September 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. The price is from 300 to 1300 euros, depending on the date of registration. This is one of the most affordable events for those on a tight budget. ▶︎ Find out more

Master Data Excellence Forum for Life Sciences

What is it?More specific and also more approachable, the Master Date Excellence Forum for Life Sciences is held in Belgium and focuses exclusively on the use of data in the scientific, biotechnological, medical and pharmaceutical sectors. When is it?The event is taking place from 20 to 21 September 2018 in Brussels. This is a conference which is also supported by Orchestra Networks, one of the leaders in MDM. 

Connect 2018

What is it?Organized by Stibo System, an MDM solution publisher, the Connect Conference is a flagship event in the industry. An opportunity to discover and learn more about the MDM management solution and the multiple challenges ahead in the data industry.When is it?The Connect 2018 show is taking place from 7 to 10 October 2018 in San Diego, California. From 600 dollars for early registrations. ▶︎ Find out more

Master Data Management Summit Europe

What is it?Organised by IRM UK, Master Data Management Summit Europe takes place every year in Spring over one to four days. Depending on your needs it will be useful to you in relation to trends, techniques and good practice in MDM.When is it?At the time the of writing of this article (Summer 2018), the next dates, registration arrangements and pricing are not yet available. ▶︎ Find out more