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2026 DataIQ 100 Discussion
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DataIQ 100 Discussion: The Future is Here

The 2026 DataIQ 100 Discussion brought data and AI leaders together to examine scaling Agentic AI, the changing role of the CDO, and much more across a day of panels, roundtables, and keynotes.
DataIQ members discussing training
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A failure in training is failing digital transformations

There is a severe lack of training to complement new tech and tools which is leading to large numbers of data and digital investments failing.
Martin Aylward, Head of Data and CRM, EDF, and Cici Whitcomb, Data Engineer, EDF, discussing their data office wins.
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Winning awards – How EDF energised its data office vibe

EDF’s data office had a highly successful year at the DataIQ Awards and spoke to the DataIQ community about how it achieved excellence with a range of projects.
David Reed discussing AI.
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The UK signs international AI treaty and provides security boost for data centres

The UK has signed a new framework agreed by the Council of Europe to bolster safeguards against AI infringements alongside renewed investment into data centre protection from cyberattacks.
DataIQ member Destination Canada hosted an exclusive network session.
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How to start and embed a successful data academy: lessons from the DataIQ community

DataIQ members discussed what is needed to begin an in-house data academy to upskill team members and develop a sustainable talent pipeline.
Martin Aylward, head of data and CRM, EDF
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DataIQ 100 Success Series: EDF – National sustainability and preparing for the unexpected

EDF’s head of data and CRM, and member of the DataIQ 100 Martin Aylward, spoke to DataIQ editor Alex Roberts, about what data leaders need to succeed and how investment in data teams can provide extreme unseen wins.
Clementine Whitcomb, data engineer, EDF, who has been a part of a graduate scheme.
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Graduate schemes in action – EDF securing future talent

Clementine Whitcomb, data engineer, EDF, spoke with DataIQ about her experience completing a graduate scheme and why all businesses should look to introduce their own. 
David Reed standing on stage discussing governance, such as the new Data Use and Access Bill.
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Planning data apprenticeships? Follow these 5 Ps

David Reed, DataIQ’s chief knowledge officer and evangelist, explores what is required to solidify a data talent pipeline with an apprenticeship scheme.
Two data workers in high visibility jackets assess servers in an expansive data farm.
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Is the UK on course to be a global data leader?

As Google announces its latest investment in UK data capabilities, the nation’s aim to be a data leader seems to be sprouting.
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Data office readiness for generative AI

New findings lay out how business and data leaders are introducing, adopting and scaling the latest generative AI tools to improve business with data-led decisions.
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