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Aura Popa
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Decision Intelligence
- Prepare for the Hard Self Service Reset
- Generative AI
- Data, Analytics and AI Literacy
- Overall Data and Analytics Strategy
Speaker Bio
Aura Popa is a Senior Research Director at Gartner, focusing on BI, Analytics and Data Science.
Ms. Popa advises Data and Analytics leaders on making the most from their data through best practices in applying advanced analytics to solve complex business problems, using data visualization and storytelling to convey the findings to a broader audience. She is also passionate about how to organize Analytics and Data Science teams, with a focus on design, development, training, instruction and data literacy.
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Ms. Popa advises Data and Analytics leaders on making the most from their data through best practices in applying advanced analytics to solve complex business problems, using data visualization and storytelling to convey the findings to a broader audience. She is also passionate about how to organize Analytics and Data Science teams, with a focus on design, development, training, instruction and data literacy.
Sessions
Monday, 12 May, 2025 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BST
Gartner Opening Keynote: Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journeys
Jorg Heizenberg,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
With high D&A ambitions and AI pilots becoming increasingly ubiquitous, focus is shifting toward consistent execution. We will share how to continue innovating and experimenting while scaling success. In this keynote, Gartner’s perspective will guide you on preparing for the expected and adapting to the unexpected. Learn to enhance your D&A and AI capabilities on the path to success.
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Monday, 12 May, 2025 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM BST
Workshop: Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Dashboard Through Best Practices in Data Storytelling
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
D&A value is not possible without data storytelling that offers a better way to engage communication findings than just BI reporting or data science notebooks. Join this session to know about the fundamentals of data storytelling and how to fill the gap between data science speakers and decision makers. It further discusses how to tell the best data storytelling and how to upscale data storytelling for future in landscape of GenAI.
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Tuesday, 13 May, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM BST
Bake Off: Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Georgia O'Callaghan,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Modernize your analytics capabilities by identifying the products that best meet your needs. See side-by-side, scripted demonstrations of three leading vendors: Strategy, Oracle and Tableau. What are the key features to consider and how do they compare in action? What are the main strengths and weaknesses of these vendors? What innovations are coming?
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Tuesday, 13 May, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM BST
Roundtable: Discussing the Results of Gartner's Analytics and BI Bake-Off (Multi-group)
Georgia O'Callaghan,
Director Analyst, Gartner
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
Gartner's Analytics and Business Intelligence (ABI) Bake-Off showcases the capabilities of three vendors side-by-side on stage using live scripted demonstrations. Join this roundtable to discuss the ABI Bake-Off with your peers. How did key features compare in action? What were the main strengths and weaknesses of the platforms? Did the vendors change your mind about their products?
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Wednesday, 14 May, 2025 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM BST
Data Storytelling in the Realm of Generative AI
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
D&A value is not possible without data storytelling that offers a better way to engage communication findings than just BI reporting or data science notebooks. Join this session to know about the fundamentals of data storytelling and how to fill the gap between data science speakers and decision makers. It further discusses how to tell the best data storytelling and how to upscale data storytelling for future in landscape of GenAI.
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Wednesday, 14 May, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM BST
Workshop: Avoiding the Top Mistakes in Your Dashboard Through Best Practices in Data Storytelling
Aura Popa,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
D&A value is not possible without data storytelling that offers a better way to engage communication findings than just BI reporting or data science notebooks. Join this session to know about the fundamentals of data storytelling and how to fill the gap between data science speakers and decision makers. It further discusses how to tell the best data storytelling and how to upscale data storytelling for future in landscape of GenAI.
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