Why TDWI Transform Orlando Matters Now More Than Ever
By Meighan Berberich, President of TDWI
In November, TDWI will bring together the brightest minds in data and analytics for TDWI Transform Orlando 2025 (November 16–21). Alongside it, we’re hosting the TDWI Data & AI Leaders Summit (November 17–18), designed specifically for senior executives who are navigating one of the most complex, fast-moving landscapes in business today: how to build and govern data for AI.
These events aren’t just conferences. They’re a strategic investment in the future of your team and your organization.
Here’s why:
- The skills translate immediately. This year, 99% of attendees reported applying what they learned back in the office right away. That means frameworks, roadmaps, and strategies that don’t just inspire, but actually work.
- Leaders trust TDWI. 92% of executives who train with TDWI would recommend us. That validation matters when you’re making decisions about where to invest your time and resources.
- It’s about more than classes. Yes, you’ll find over 55 vendor-neutral masterclasses covering AI, BI, governance, data science, and engineering. You’ll also find a community—peers who face the same challenges, experts with hard-won insights, and thought leaders who stretch your perspective.
- It keeps you on track. Whether it’s scaling governance, enabling innovation, or aligning data investments with long-term business goals, Transform helps you validate your strategy and reduce the risk of costly mistakes.
- You’ll stay ahead of the curve. With sessions on AI, governance, and modern data practices, Transform ensures you’re not just keeping up—you’re preparing for what’s next.
What’s in store this year?
At TDWI Transform, attendees can choose from a wide variety of focused learning paths tailored to their role and goals, including:
- Hands-On AI & Machine Learning
- Data Science & AI Program Essentials
- BI & Analytics
- Data Engineering for AI
- Data Management: Governance, Modeling & Architecture, Monetization, MDM, Business Process Integration
- Platforms & Architectures
- Data Strategy & Architecture Essentials
- Data Leadership for AI Success
- All Things AI
The Data & AI Leaders Summit complements these tracks with a two-day executive program exploring responsible AI deployment, scaling governance, aligning enterprise data investments, and balancing innovation with risk. Together, these programs give both practitioners and executives the tools and insights they need to accelerate impact while avoiding costly missteps.
Not sure where to start? If you need help choosing your agenda, we’d be happy to guide you.
What Our Community Is Saying
One of the most powerful aspects of TDWI events is the community that comes together. Attendees consistently highlight not just the quality of the training, but also the value of connecting with peers who share their challenges and aspirations.
Claudia Ollogui recently shared how impactful it was to exchange experiences around data governance, strategy, architecture, and modeling—topics she described as "inspiring and motivating to keep driving value through data."
Aaron Carvajal echoed this sentiment, noting that what stood out most was the collaborative spirit of the community. For him, it wasn’t just about the cutting-edge techniques in AI and data visualization, but about the energy that comes from learning alongside others who are equally committed to transforming raw data into real business impact.
For me personally, the value of these gatherings is seeing the “aha moments” happen—when a leader realizes there’s a faster, safer way to deploy AI, or when a practitioner sees how to finally get data quality under control. Those sparks turn into action plans, and those action plans turn into transformation.
If your organization is serious about doing data and AI right the first time, Orlando is where you need to be. We hope to see you there.
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