EVENTS

Strong data modeling practices are a key part of building scalable modern data teams, but many teams still treat them as an afterthought. In this conversational session, Madison Schott joins Jamie Knowles to discuss the role of data modeling in today’s modern data environments. Drawing on real-world experience, they’ll explore how early modeling decisions can influence long-term outcomes, the role of governance, and how teams can set themselves up for success. You’ll hear insights on what helps build trust in data, why consistency matters, and how to approach data work with a product mindset. Whether you're supporting analytics delivery or shaping data strategy, this session offers a practical perspective on what makes a modeling foundation successful.

We all know that data supports good decision-making, and most organizations have some form of data warehouse to help make that happen. However, as data volumes grow and demand increases, many of these warehouses become increasingly difficult to manage, govern, and no longer deliver the clarity they were designed for. They’ve become swamps. So what now? Do you improve what you have or start fresh? Join Jon Harrison for a practical discussion on your options. You’ll explore how modern data warehouse architectures can be built in more scalable, governable, and sustainable ways, so your data serves your business, not the other way around.

If you missed this session live, now’s your chance to catch the replay of one of our most talked-about webinars. Data storytelling expert Scott Taylor (The Data Whisperer) joined Melissa Brownlee, Ryan Hirsch, and Jamie Knowles for an engaging discussion packed with insights, practical takeaways, and even a few laughs. Data modeling is often viewed as purely technical, but its true power lies in its connection to business outcomes. This session reframes modeling in a way that resonates with executives and decision makers, showing how it drives trust, agility, and consistency across the enterprise. You’ll walk away with:

• Clear strategies for aligning models with enterprise goals
• Practical ways to secure buy-in and communicate value to leadership
• A compelling narrative for making modeling a driver of business success

Whether you’re a head of data analytics, governance leader, or other senior stakeholder, this replay will entertain, inform, and give you a fresh perspective on the role of data modeling in driving enterprise value.

Attend a live demo of the WhereScape Data Automation ecosystem hosted by a senior solutions architect. Experience the features that enable WhereScape users to save time, money and resources on data projects and enable individual developers to do the work of many.