The Business Analytics industry needs your perspective
Business Analytics is one of the most exciting, in-demand career options out there, and employers are hungry to recruit top talent like you. Master's-level salaries start at upwards of $80,000/year, and 49% of Fortune 100 companies say they plan to hire master’s in data analytics graduates (Source: 2017 GMAC Corporate Recruiters Survey). Attend the Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference to network with leading women in the industry, learn about unique opportunities and challenges faced by women in analytics, and understand what your perspective adds to the workforce.
Data literacy is only part of the demand
Soft skills like communication and critical thinking, paired with data know-how and programming prowess, are keys to success in the field. Join peers and leaders in business and analytics to learn what you bring to the table—whatever your background—and gain an understanding of what you'll need to enter the analytics job market.
Empower and support women in the field
The Women in Analytics and Leadership Conference supports women who want to build their careers in business analytics. Event topics include insights on how to negotiate fair pay, what it takes to stand out as a candidate, and success stories from those who've been there. It's a unique opportunity to make connections with women in the industry and to learn from their experiences.
Learn from luminaries in business analytics
Data-savvy attendees won't be disappointed in this year's conference line-up. From using analytics to predict crime to better storytelling through data visualization, the conference is packed with can't-miss tips and tactics from some of the top analysts, data scientists, and data storytellers working today.
When
Saturday September 21, 2019
7:30 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.
Where
University of Iowa Memorial Union
Big Ten Theater (Room 348)
Maps, directions, and parking options
Cost
$50 per student includes lodging, breakfast and lunch.
$25 per student if no lodging required.
Agenda
Preliminary agenda, subject to change. All events are at the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
| 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. |
Check-inLocation: Iowa Memorial Union |
| 8:30 to 8:40 a.m. |
Welcome and OverviewSpeaker: Barry Thomas, Professor and Department Executive Officer, Business Analytics |
| 8:40 to 8:50 a.m. |
Opening AddressSpeaker: Sarah Gardial, Dean and Professor of Marketing |
| 8:50 to 9:20 a.m. |
Keynote AddressSpeaker: Montserrat Fuentes, Executive Vice President and Provost |
| 9:20 to 9:40 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:40 to 10:10 a.m. |
Analytics in the Real WorldSpeaker: Betsy Mcvay, Vice President and Chief Analytics Officer |
| 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. |
Career Insights PanelSpeakers: Anzhelika Lyubenko, Suyin Wang, and Haiyang Zhang |
| 10:50 to 11:20 a.m. |
Business PerformanceSpeaker: Elizabeth Levy, Manager |
| 11:25 to 11:55 a.m. |
Seeing UnicornsSpeaker: Joni Wallace, Associate Director - Artificial Intelligence |
| 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. |
LunchLunch is provided to all attendees |
| 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. |
What's Your Personal Brand?Speaker: Christine Holmes (Financial Services Assurance Partner) and Maria Tovar (Financial Services Advisory Manager) |
| 1:35 to 2:05 p.m. |
Negotiating Equal PaySpeaker: Michelle Williams, Assistant Professor |
| 2:10 to 2:40 p.m. |
Crime PredictionSpeaker: Tong Wang, Assistant Professor |
| 2:40 to 3:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. |
Communicating Analytics InsightsSpeaker: Anna Foard, Training Director |
| 3:35 to 4:05 p.m. |
Storytelling With DataSpeaker: Alex Velez, Data Storyteller |
| 4:05 to 5:00 p.m. |
Campus Tour (Optional) |
Contact
Questions, comments, and sponsorship enquiries are welcome.
Center for Conferences
University of Iowa
319-335-4141
conferences@uiowa.edu
Barry Thomas
Professor and Department Executive Officer, Business Analytics
319-335-0938
barrett-thomas@uiowa.edu