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Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - data analytics conference

The Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit is a one-day event for analytics, IT, and business professionals that includes keynotes from industry experts, leadership panel discussions, 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 the Midwest, so don’t miss out on this valuable learning opportunity.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Troy Marriott | Troy, MI

Call for Speakers

Call for Speakers is now open! We are seeking both session speakers and panelists. Increase your professional visibility and position yourself as a thought leader in your field!

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Call for Speakers

We have opened up the Call for Speakers for the 14th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 9, 2026. The goal of the Summit is to bring analytics practitioners and business professionals together to share stories of successes and lessons learned about the day-to-day world of working with data. To accomplish this, we are seeking speakers to share their knowledge within the community.

Increase your professional visibility and position yourself as a thought leader in the field!

We are hosting a Regional Summit Tour in 2026. We will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis and will follow up with more details.

  • April 9, 2026 - Troy, MI (Confirmed)

  • September 10, 2026 - Grand Rapids, MI (Tentative)

  • October 15, 2026 - Cincinnati, OH (Tentative)

Call for Speakers Form

We are seeking speakers for the breakout sessions that show innovation in one or more of these categories:

  • Modern data engineering

  • Cloud modernization/migration

  • Master data management

  • Data quality management

  • Data visualization and reporting

  • Data science/MLOps

  • Innovative AI Use Cases 

We are seeking panelists for the leadership discussion sessions cover topics including: 

  • Measuring ROI of analytics

  • Data strategy & governance

  • Data storytelling

  • Self-service analytics teams

  • Navigating responsible AI

  • Team management & enablement

  • Software selection & adoption

  • Relationship between business units & IT

  • How to build an AI-driven culture

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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! 

 
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Thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit in Troy, MI!

Conference Offerings

Leadership Panel Discussions

These sessions feature a diverse group of industry leaders who engage in meaningful dialogue, addressing pressing challenges and exploring innovative solutions within the data and AI landscape.

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, MillerKnoll and Corewell Health share their use cases and experience implementing innovative analytics and data science projects.

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Summit Presentations
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Ally Cronander, AdAdapted at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Ally Cronander, AdAdapted at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
VIEW RECORDING Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025 Panelists: Fiona McPherson Grant, FMG Works; Dr. Greg Wells, SickKids Hospital & Wells Performance; Amber MacKenzie, Trinity Health IHA
Healthcare, Data Management, Data Automation, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Healthcare, Data Management, Data Automation, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Panelists: Fiona McPherson Grant, FMG Works; Dr. Greg Wells, SickKids Hospital & Wells Performance; Amber MacKenzie, Trinity Health IHA

Healthcare, Data Management, Data Automation, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Michael Butman, Forgotten Harvest at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Michael Butman, Forgotten Harvest at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit
VIEW RECORDING Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025 Panelists: Larry Stewart, Zeibart; David Greenberg, North; Russell Page, Hagerty Insurance
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Panelists: Larry Stewart, Zeibart; David Greenberg, North; Russell Page, Hagerty Insurance

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Apurva Wadodkar, AutoDesk at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Data Management, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Management, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Apurva Wadodkar, AutoDesk at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Data Management, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
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Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Panelists: Nathan Fredricks, Ryder Systems; Ryan Austin, MSUFCU; Dora Boussias, DoraB Global

Data Strategy, Data Management, Data Visualization
2025 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Harini Rajagopol, AAA Life Insurance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Data Integration, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Integration, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Harini Rajagopol, AAA Life Insurance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Data Integration, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Dr. Greg Wells, Wells Performance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Dr. Greg Wells, Wells Performance at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025

Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy
2025 GLDA Summit
Blog-2025 Keynotes Great Lakes Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2025 GLDA Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2025 GLDA Summit

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Don’t miss the chance to hear two compelling keynote sessions that will provide invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping both leadership and career development.

GLDA Summit
Blog, 2025 GLDA Summit
VIEW BLOG Thanks to all who participated in the 12th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - Read the recap about the event hosted on April 18, 2024.
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit

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Thanks to all who participated in the 12th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - Read the recap about the event hosted on April 18, 2024.

GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Donald Farmer, TreeHive Strategy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Strategy, Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit

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VIEW RECORDING

Presented by: Donald Farmer, TreeHive Strategy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Strategy, Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Jay Lindeman, Priority Health at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Strategy, Healthcare, Data Automation, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Healthcare, Data Automation, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Jay Lindeman, Priority Health at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Strategy, Healthcare, Data Automation, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit
VIEW RECORDING Presented by: David Corliss, DTE Energy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Science, Utilities
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Utilities
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: David Corliss, DTE Energy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Science, Utilities
2024 GLDA Summit
VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Dr. Lisa McKee, American Security & Privacy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Dr. Lisa McKee, American Security & Privacy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Chris Smith, General Motors at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Strategy, Data Management
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Data Management
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Chris Smith, General Motors at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Strategy, Data Management
2024 GLDA Summit
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Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Andy Korinda, Hemlock Semiconductor at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Science
2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD RECORDING VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Racha Dabaja, United Wholesale Mortgage at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Automation, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Automation, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Racha Dabaja, United Wholesale Mortgage at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Automation, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Chris Bawden, Jackson National Life at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Science, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Science, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Chris Bawden, Jackson National Life at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Science, Data Strategy
2024 GLDA Summit
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION VIEW RECORDING Presented by: Jessica Hensley & Maggie Barnes, US Olympic & Paralympic Committee at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024
Data Strategy, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit

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Presented by: Jessica Hensley & Maggie Barnes, US Olympic & Paralympic Committee at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

Data Strategy, Data Integration
2024 GLDA Summit
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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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, Utilities
2023 GLDA Summit
Data Integration, Data Management, Data Strategy, Utilities
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, Utilities
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
Video Library
2025 GLDA Summit
Keynote: Your Brain on AI: How Leaders Can Leverage Neuroscience to Use AI Strategically
2025 GLDA Summit

Dr. Greg Wells was the opening keynote at the 2025 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit, hosted by WIT Solutions on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
From Raw Data to Real Insights: Lessons from Building a Data-Driven Organization
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Evan Delcamp and Rachel Sanders of the Trinity Health Michigan Medical Group at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Harnessing AI for Impact: Realizing ROI from Machine Learning and Generative AI
2025 GLDA Summit

The panel will provide insights into how machine learning and generative AI can be leveraged to create substantial business value by enhancing productivity, enabling innovation, and improving agility in response to market changes. Presented at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Building Resilient Data Teams and Scalable Solutions: Lessons from the Field
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Harini Rajagopal, AAA Life Insurance at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Data Strategy: The Value of Having One and Keeping It Relevant
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Ally Cronander, AdAdapted at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Driving Efficiency: Unlocking the Value of Analytics in Manufacturing
2025 GLDA Summit

This panel demonstrates how leveraging analytics in manufacturing leads to increased productivity, reduced operational costs, and enhanced quality assurance. Presented at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
The Intersection of Supply Chain Analytics and Human Impact Measures
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Mike Butman, Forgotten Harvest at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Old-School Analytics: Still Doing the Heavy Lifting While AI Steals the Spotlight
2025 GLDA Summit

This panel highlights how leveraging traditional analytics methods alongside modern innovations - organizations can drive sustainable decisions-making operational efficiencies. Presented at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
From Vision to Adoption: Leading Data Governance focused on Engineering Excellence
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Apurva Wadodkar, AutoDesk at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Building Analytic Solutions People Will Actually Use
2025 GLDA Summit

Presented by Jay Lindeman, Priority Health at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2025 GLDA Summit
Data-Driven Healthcare: Transforming Patient Outcomes with Analytics
2025 GLDA Summit

This panel highlights how harnessing data analytics in healthcare leads to more efficient resource allocation, cost reduction, and improved patient outcomes. Presented at the 13th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 10, 2025.

2025 GLDA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Keynote: The Future of Insight: How AI is Transforming Business and Being Transformed
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by Donald Farmer, TreeHive Strategy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Keynote: From Silos to Success: Modernizing Analytics with Data Governance and GenAI
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Shane Risk, Microsoft at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Predicting the Impact of Storms on Utility Customers Using Weather Analytics
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: David Corliss, DTE Energy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Outsmarting Big Data: When Shiny New Tech Is Not Always The Answer
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Chris Smith, General Motors at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Keys to a Successful Data Governance Journey
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Chad Cavallaro, American multinational food manufacturing company at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Security and Privacy Impacts to Data Management
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Dr. Lisa McKee, American Security & Privacy at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Unraveling the Hidden Layers: Graphs and Machine Learning for Workforce Planning
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Andy Korinda, Hemlock Semiconductor at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Making Strides in Data Strategy: How Team USA Empowered An Organization-Wide Data Culture
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Jessica Hensley & Maggie Barnes, US Olympic & Paralympic Committee at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Finance Transformation: A Continual Journey Towards Agile Business Partnership
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Racha Dabaja, United Wholesale Mortgage at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Common Engagement Modes for Data Science Inside Organizations
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Chris Bawden, Jackson National Life at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Data Analysis and Visualization for Community and Regional Planning
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Xuan Liu & Chad Misiuk, SEMCOG at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
2024 GLDAA Summit
Empowering End-Users: A Journey from IT-Centric to Self-Service Data & Analytics
2024 GLDAA Summit

Presented by: Jay Lindeman, Priority Health at the 2024 Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit on April 18, 2024

2024 GLDAA Summit
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
Summit Blogs
Value of In-Person Events: Why You Should Attend the Great Lakes Summit
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Discover the unmatched value of attending this unique data analytics conference in person for networking, learning, and real-world solutions.

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Join Us in Grand Rapids: Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit Opens Registration
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Join us in Grand Rapids for the premier data and analytics conference in the Michigan. Learn from experts, explore use cases, and network with peers.

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Blog-2025 Keynotes Great Lakes Summit
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Don’t miss the chance to hear two compelling keynote sessions that will provide invaluable insights into how AI is reshaping both leadership and career development.

Blog, 2025 GLDA Summit
VIEW BLOG Thanks to all who participated in the 12th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - Read the recap about the event hosted on April 18, 2024.
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit

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Thanks to all who participated in the 12th annual Great Lakes Data, AI & Analytics Summit - Read the recap about the event hosted on April 18, 2024.

Blog, 2024 GLDA Summit
How is ChatGPT Changing Our World?
Blog, 2024 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.

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

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

2023 GLDA Summit, Blog
2023 GLDA Summit Highlights the Importance of Business Value Through Analytics
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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!

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5 Reasons to Attend the 2022 Great Lakes Data & Analytics 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

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Register for the 10th Annual Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit
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Registration is now open for the 10th annual Great Lakes Data & Analytics Summit - Learn more about the event

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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.


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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. 

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