{"id":9699,"date":"2025-08-26T08:19:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/?p=9699"},"modified":"2025-08-27T12:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T12:42:23","slug":"big-data-london-countdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weareoakland.com\/blog\/big-data-london-countdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We\u2019re Counting Down to Big Data London 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Big Data London<\/span><\/a> is always a highlight of the year for us, and not just for free merch. This year’s event looks bigger and better than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the place where the whole data industry comes together to find inspiration, share challenges (making AI<\/span><\/a> work – anyone?), and see the latest tech solutions from the world\u2019s premier data solutions providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every September, thousands of students, data leaders, practitioners, and innovators descend on London\u2019s Olympia for Big Data London. It\u2019s two days of finding out what others are up to, hearing about the latest tech innovations and, let\u2019s be honest, a bit of eye-rolling about the latest hype cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For us at Oakland Everything Data<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s more than just another industry event. Big Data London is where we meet our clients<\/span><\/a>, past, present, and future. It\u2019s where the conversations that matter in data and AI happen. And yes, we\u2019ll admit it, stocking up on socks and T-shirts is a nice bonus, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this year, Big Data London feels bigger, bolder, and more important than ever. With AI hype<\/span><\/a> at fever pitch, data leaders are under pressure to deliver real results – and quickly. That\u2019s why we\u2019re so excited about what\u2019s coming up this September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Big Data London Matters <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What makes BDL special is its ability to bring the entire data community under one roof. From startups to the biggest global enterprises, everyone is here to share what\u2019s working, what isn\u2019t, and what\u2019s next. It\u2019s a unique opportunity to see cutting-edge solutions, compare experiences, and walk away with a roadmap for delivering value back in the real world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while the exhibition floor is buzzing with activity, it\u2019s the conference theatres that steal the show. Packed to the rafters year after year, these sessions offer hundreds of deep dives into everything from governance and data quality to AI ethics and platform modernisation. You need to get in line early to bag a seat, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Data London 2025 Speakers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s agenda is stacked with over 300 speakers, including data engineers from Netflix, analytics leaders from Google, and strategists from across industries. And of course, Oakland. For the first time since our partnership<\/span><\/a> was announced, Softcat<\/span><\/a> will be there too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our very own Andy Crossley, CTO of Oakland, will be joining forces with Alex Pearce, Chief Microsoft Strategist at Softcat, for a no-holds-barred session on why AI isn\u2019t working for everyone and what you can do about it. Their talk, \u201cAI: It\u2019s Going Back to the Future,\u201d will cut through the hype and get real about the foundations every organisation needs to succeed with AI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect honesty, practical lessons, and plenty of myth-busting. If you\u2019ve ever struggled to show ROI on your AI investments<\/span><\/a>, this is the session for you. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Where and When is Big Data London 2025? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dates: <\/strong>24\u201325th September 2025 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: <\/strong>Olympia London, West Kensington <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearest Tube: <\/strong>Kensington (Olympia) is right next door, with West Kensington and Barons Court close. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get to, and once you\u2019re inside, everything is under one roof – whether you want to explore the exhibition floor, catch a keynote, or grab a coffee and talk shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Should Attend Big Data London? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the things we love most about BDL is its accessibility. It\u2019s not just for hardcore techies or analysts – it\u2019s for anyone with a stake in data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n