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The Premier Business Analytics Event in the Great Lakes Region

The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit is a one-day event for analytics, IT, and business professionals that includes keynotes from industry experts, case study sessions, vendor software demonstrations, and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees will learn about the latest analytics software, best practices, and success stories to help them capitalize on data and analytics strategy, data governance, and extracting business value out of your data assets. This is the only event of its kind in Michigan, so don’t miss out on this valuable learning opportunity.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024 | Troy Marriott

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Past Great Lakes Summit Events

WIT is proud to have hosted the Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit since 2013. This event was created to provide analytics and business practitioners an opportunity to gain access to the latest resources and innovative technology in the field, choose from a variety of educational sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities.

We have compiled resources from the previous events, including program and agendas, presentations slides, session recordings, and highlight videos. Click each year for more information! 

 

WIT celebrated the 10th anniversary of hosting the Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit in 2022

Conference Offerings

Featured Topics

Topics covered at this event will include analytics enablement, data ingestion transformation, data catalogs, machine learning and AI, data quality, data storage in the cloud, workflow automation, and data visualization.

software vendors

Learn about the latest innovations and business solutions directly from the software vendors at their exhibit booth, in a customer case study session or a software demo.

Featured Keynotes

Each day of the event will begin with a keynote session that brings thought leadership around the current state of data analytics, emerging technologies and your own professional development journey.

Use Case Presentations

Practitioners from local companies like General Motors, DTE Energy, and Corewell Health will share their use cases and experience implementing innovative analytics and data science projects.

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 Great Lakes Summit Resources

Summit Presentations & Blogs
How is ChatGPT Changing Our World?
Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit

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Discover how ChatGPT is revolutionizing the world with its AI capabilities, from transforming business strategies to enhancing personal lives. Join us at the Great Lakes Summit to explore the future of analytics and AI technologies.

Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
Blog-2024 GLDA Summit: Registration Now Open for 12th Annual Event
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit

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Registration is now open for the 12th annual Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit - a unique one-day experience for professionals in analytics, IT, and business.

GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
Key Takeaways from the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit
GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit, Blog
GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit, Blog

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Thanks to all who participated in the 11th annual Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit - Read more about the key takeaways from the event hosted on April 27, 2023.

GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit, Blog
Designing Against Bias in Machine Learning and AI
Data Science, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit

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VIEW RECORDING

Presented by David Corliss, OnStar Insurance-GM Financial at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Science, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
Mapping Data Strategy & Governance to Business Value
Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Aaron Wilkerson, Carhartt at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
The Language (and Dialects) of Data Visualization
Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit

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VIEW RECORDING

Presented by Alberto Cairo, University of Miami at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit
Data for Good: Connecting Graduate Coursework With Real World Solutions for Nonprofits
Data Visualization, Data Science
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization, Data Science
2023 GLDA Summit

DOWNOAD PRESENTATION

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Presented by: Andrei Jula, Vasudha Gulati & Shalini Sarathy Komandur Chakravarthy, Oakland University at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Visualization, Data Science
2023 GLDA Summit
Wayne County Dashboard: Increasing Data Transparency and Interagency Cooperation
Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by Chief Robert Dunlap, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office & Greg Parrish, WIT at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit
Cloud Data & AI Management: Next-Generation Thinking
Data Strategy, Data Management
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Data Management
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by Chris Bawden, Michael Boggs & Pete Cooney, Jackson National Life Insurance at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Strategy, Data Management
2023 GLDA Summit
Reengineering Customer Experience with Analytics
Data Integration, Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Integration, Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by John Vichinsky, DTE Energy at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Integration, Data Management, Data Strategy
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Analytics for Effective Warehouse Operations Using Qlik Sense
Data Integration, Data Management, Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Integration, Data Management, Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by Elizabeth Cornelison & Khuzema Tikiwala, Cummins-Meritor at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Integration, Data Management, Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit
How Journalists Use Data in Their Reporting
Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Nisa Khan, Michigan Radio at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

Data Visualization, Data Integration
2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit Highlights the Importance of Business Value Through Analytics
Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2023 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2023 GLDA Summit

VIEW BLOG

The 11th annual Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit is on April 27th in Troy and will be another great event for analytics practitioners and business professionals alike!

Data Strategy, GLDA Summit
Blog, 2023 GLDA Summit
Qualitative to Quantified: The Challenge of New Measurement Requests
Data Science, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit

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VIDEO RECORDING

Presented by Chris Bawden, Jackson National Life Insurance at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

Data Science, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
Centralized Data: Building, Growing and Modifying a Self-Service Analytical Function
Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Aaron Wilkerson & Kristin Schooley at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
Machine Learning for Automotive Manufacturing: The Road to Success
Data Science
2022 GLDA Summit
Data Science
2022 GLDA Summit

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Presented by David Corliss, Onstar Insurance at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

Data Science
2022 GLDA Summit
Streamlining Data for Sales: Interactive Visualized Insights for Varying Skillsets
Data Visualization, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Chelsea Howard, 5-Hour Energy at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

Data Visualization, Data Strategy
2022 GLDA Summit
5 Reasons to Attend the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2022 GLDA Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2022 GLDA Summit

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We give you the top five reasons to attend the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit - learn more about the event

GLDA Summit
Blog, 2022 GLDA Summit
Model Operations: Developing Machine Learning Solutions
Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit
Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Yash Prasad & Eric Robinson, AAA Life Insurance at the 2021 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 9-11, 2021

Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit
The Future of Data & Analytics: Game Changers on the Horizon
Data Strategy
2021 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy
2021 GLDA Summit

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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Presented by: Wayne Eckerson, Eckerson Group at the 2021 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 9-11, 2021

Data Strategy
2021 GLDA Summit
Using Data, Analytics, and Visualization to Reopen Stores Post-COVID Shutdown
Data Visualization, Data Strategy, Data Automation
2021 GLDA Summit
Data Visualization, Data Strategy, Data Automation
2021 GLDA Summit

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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Presented by Gary Gruccio, Signet Jewelers at the 2021 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 9-11, 2021

Data Visualization, Data Strategy, Data Automation
2021 GLDA Summit
Why Your Data Science Teams Need to Build Experiences - Not Models
Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit
Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit

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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

Presented by Jorge Lozano, Steelcase at the 2021 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 7-9, 2021

Data Science
2021 GLDA Summit
Alter.Everything: Including Your Organizations Culture of Analytics
Data Automation, Data Strategy, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Automation, Data Strategy, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Alan Jacobson, Alteryx at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Automation, Data Strategy, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit
Machine Learning to Support Mental Health Intervention and Jail Diversion
Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit

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VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Chief Robert Dunlap, WCSO and Andrea Smith, DWIHN at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Science, Data Visualization, Data Integration
2020 GLDA Summit
Starting Up Data Science for The Non-Digitally Native: 5 Things to Know
Data Science, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Jorge Lozano, Steelcase at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Science, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Delivering Power by Moving IoT Data Science Workloads to Snowflake
Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Saima Sattar, American Axel at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Path to Brilliance: Building an Analytical Center of Excellence
Data Automation, Data Integration, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Automation, Data Integration, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Gary Gruccio & Ian Reed, Signet Jewelers at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Automation, Data Integration, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Self-Service Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION

VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Khuzema Tikiwala, Meritor at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

Data Management, Data Strategy
2020 GLDA Summit
Video Library
2023 GLDA Summit
Keynote: The Language (and Dialects) of Data Visualization
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Alberto Cairo, University of Miami at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Navigating a Merger, Supply Chain Disruptions, and a Pandemic
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Allison Lucas, MillerKnoll at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Mapping Data Strategy and Data Governance to Business Value
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Aaron Wilkerson, Carhartt at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Analytics at Cummins-Meritor for Effective Warehouse Operations Using Qlik Sense
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Elizabeth Cornelison and Khuzema Tikiwala, Cummins-Meritor at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Designing Against Bias in Machine Learning and AI
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by David Corliss, OnStar Insurance-GM Financial at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
How Journalists Use Data in Their Reporting
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Nisa Khan, Michigan Radio at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Data for Good: Connecting Graduate Coursework with Real-World Solutions for Nonprofits
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Oakland University graduate students at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
Cloud Data & AI Management: Next-Generation Thinking
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Chris Bawden, Michael Boggs and Pete Cooney, Jackson National Life Insurance at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2023 GLDA Summit
The Wayne County Jail Dashboard - Increasing Data Transparency and Interagency Cooperation
2023 GLDA Summit

Presented by Chief Robert Dunlap, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and Greg Parrish, WIT at the 2023 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on April 27, 2023

2023 GLDA Summit
2022 GLDA Summit
Keynote: State of Analytics in 2022
2022 GLDA Summit

Presented by David Menninger, Ventana Research at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

2022 GLDA Summit
2022 GLDA Summit
Centralized Data: Building, Growing and Modifying a Self-Service Analytical Function
2022 GLDA Summit

Presented by Aaron Wilkerson & Kristin Schooley, Learning Care Group at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

2022 GLDA Summit
2022 GLDA Summit
Machine Learning for Automotive Manufacturing
2022 GLDA Summit

Presented by David Corliss, OnStar Insurance-GM Financial at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

2022 GLDA Summit
2022 GLDA Summit
Streamlining Data for Sales: Interactive Visualized Insights for Varying Skillsets
2022 GLDA Summit

Presented by Chelsea Howard, 5-Hour Energy at the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on June 10, 2022

2022 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Keynote: Alter.Everything, Including Your Organization's Culture of Analytics
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Alan Jacobson, Alteryx at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Path to Brilliance: Building an Analytical Center of Excellence
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Gary Gruccio & Ian Reed, Signet Jewelers at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Starting Up Data Science for the Non-Digitally Native: 5 Things to Know
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Jorge Lozano, Steelcase at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Self-Service Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Khuzema Tikiwala, Meritor at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
The New Crystal Ball: What's Your Data Telling You?
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by Michael Hart, Plex Systems at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Delivering Power by Moving IoT Data Science Workloads to Snowflake
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Saima Sattar, American Axle at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit
2020 GLDA Summit
Machine Learning to Support Mental Health Intervention and Diversion from Jail
2020 GLDA Summit

Presented by: Chief Robert Dunlap, WSCO & Andrea Smith, DWIHN at the 2020 Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit on March 12, 2020

2020 GLDA Summit

Who attends?

The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit was designed to bring together data and analytics practitioners from across all industries to gain access to the latest resources and opportunities to network with their peers. This is a local event that features speakers, case studies, and networking opportunities uniquely tailored for attendees from Michigan and the surrounding areas.


 

Interested in Sponsoring?

The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit will be the largest, most impactful analytics event of the year in the Great Lakes region. Attendees are eager to engage with sponsors and learn more about the latest data and analytics products and find solutions to their business problems. 

 Let us help you connect with your target market, deliver new leads, and position your organization as an industry leader.

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 Hosted by WIT

The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit (formerly Great Lakes Business Intelligence & Big Data Summit) was established in 2013 and is hosted by WIT. This event was created to provide analytics practitioners an opportunity to network and gain access to the latest resources and innovative technology in the field. Over the past ten years, this event has grown from less than 100 attendees to over 350 attendees and continues to be the only event of its kind in the region. Planning this event is a true labor of love for our team and every year we aim to provide engaging speakers, feature innovative technologies, and an intimate experience that fosters networking and new connections. 

Thank you! 

Great Lakes Summit Advisory Committee

The mission of the Great Lakes Summit Advisory Committee is to leverage the insights and experience of the committee members to expand the reach of the annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit and continue to add value to the analytics community it serves. The Advisory Committee is made up of members of this analytics community and helps bring new ideas to the table from other events they have attended, expand our network of speakers, and brainstorm about the latest innovation and trends in analytics.

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Aaron Wilkerson

Sr. Manager Data Strategy & Governance, Carhartt

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Chris Bawden

Product Owner - Data Science & AI, Jackson National Life

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David Corliss

Principle Data Scientist, DTE Energy

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