The Big Data Show 2016, one of the four pillars of the Future Technology Week, is a pioneering platform for data analytics and business intelligence insights for Middle East and North Africa executives across industries.

This year's themes will span a wide range of simple and sophisticated topics, from smart cities and industrial data, to advanced analytics, industrial applications, big data security and big data at work, attracting an audience of around 1500 attendees. The confernece will take place between March 29 and 31 at the Dubai World Trade Center.

The two-day conference and exhibition attracts over 1,500 regional business leaders to access the very best technologies in adopting and improving big data and analytics practices. Premium speakers include Anthony Syers, head of Internet of Things Strategy at Dell EMEA, Aamena Alshamsi, PhD Graduate in the field of Big Data, Assistant Professor at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Mario Vinasco, director of Analytics and Data Science at Facebook, and Kevin Ashby, application platform marketing manager at Microsoft Gulf. 

An array of very specific and informative topics will be discussed, including the following:

-Creating A Generation Of Data Scientists - How Academia and Business Plug In To The Wider Innovation Ecosystem

-Is Infinite Data And Metadata A Positive Disruption Or Just A Disturbance?

-Big Data Jolts Utilities - Why Harnessing Big Data Will Help Companies Surge

-How To Decide if Wifi or Beacons are Better For Data Collection 

-Powering Next Industrial Revolution With Big Data And Nanotechnology 

-Adding Value to Asset Management Through Data

A large hackathon will take place at the Future Technology Week where innovative developers, designers and entrepreneurs will pitch and build prototypes offering solutions for smart transportations, smart environment and smart cities. You can apply here for the hackathon.

To attend the conference as a visitor register here.