Overview
Data 2030 Summit 2026 presents the annual round table event for the Data Management community, focusing on turning data into a scalable, trusted foundation for autonomous and intelligent operations. The 11th edition is a hybrid event with onsite attendance in Stockholm and an online track for remote participants. The summit is designed for data leaders, architects, engineers, governance specialists, and analytics professionals who want to advance strategies, architectures, and enablement for data driven enterprises.
Dates and Location
The event takes place on October 21 and 22, 2026. Onsite activities are hosted at Hotel Birger Jarl in Stockholm, Sweden, with an online participation option available through the Agorify platform. The hybrid format ensures extensive accessibility for global attendees while preserving the in-person networking experience.
Agenda and Tracks
The conference day features three concurrent tracks offering deep dives into core data topics. Tracks include:
- Data Management Strategy and Governance: focusing on governance, metadata, data ownership, stewardship, and how these elements enable scalable AI adoption.
- Data Platform and Context Architecture: connecting modern data platforms, semantic layers, metadata, and enterprise architecture to ensure trusted data context and scalability.
- Data Products, Data Quality, and Enablement: translating data into usable products, ensuring data quality, and enabling business processes through data and AI. Keynotes are shorter sessions designed to set the tone, followed by a mix of 30 minute and 20 minute talks. The program emphasizes practical insights for enterprise readiness and AI enablement, with English as the primary language for sessions.
Sessions, Panels, and Workshops
During the conference day, attendees can participate in a variety of formats:
- Interactive panels featuring practitioners and AI and data governance leaders from Nordic and global organizations.
- Moderated roundtable discussions that allow attendees to benchmark strategies, share challenges, and collaboratively explore solutions.
- Pre-event hands-on workshops offer practical, hands-on experiences with data tooling and AI enablement, with limited seating and pre-booking requirements.
- Exhibitors and technology providers present demonstrations in an Exhibition Area, with a curated list of demos available in the agenda and on the event site.
Speakers and Partners
The program includes leaders from major technology and data governance organizations in Europe and beyond. Speakers cover topics from data governance and AI governance to data platforms, data products, and enterprise data strategy. Partners span technology providers and services with a focus on enabling enterprise data programs. The event places a strong emphasis on real-world case studies, architecture patterns, and governance practices that drive measurable business impact.
Format and Accessibility
This is a hybrid event designed to maximize participation while preserving the value of in-person networking. Attendees can choose onsite or online participation, with online access providing the full program along with virtual networking tools. The event also includes a networking cocktail reception and post-conference engagements to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
FAQs
- Who should attend: data leaders, architects, engineers, governance specialists, and analytics professionals.
- What to expect: a mix of keynotes, tracks, roundtables, hands-on workshops, and exhibitions.
- How to participate: onsite registration at Hotel Birger Jarl or online access via the event platform.
This summit is designed to deliver actionable guidance for scaling data and AI initiatives across large organizations while fostering community and collaboration among data practitioners.
