Founded in collaboration between Analysts Network North East, Catalyst, The OR Society and the National Innovation Centre for Data; Datalyst is a one day event bringing participants together to explore the latest shifts in Data, AI and Analytics: advancing their work, sharpening their skills and uncovering new ways to harness technology for maximum value and meaningful impact.

Building on the success of 2025, we’re excited to announce Datalyst26 - a bigger and bolder evolution. After welcoming more than 120 attendees last year, we’re expanding our reach across industry, public, 3rd-sector and academic communities.

Continuing our strong partnerships with professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW and The ORS, while forging new relationships with other fields at the forefront of data excellence and innovation - from Engineering, Human Resources, Law, Manufacturing, Marketing, Statistics and Technology.

At Datalyst 26 you can look forward to:

• 𝟱𝟬+ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: From elite data architects and global CEOs to top-tier academic minds.

• 𝟮 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Real thought leadership and setting the strategic agenda in Data and AI.

• 𝟮𝟳 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Completely customise your day across 12 Core, 6 Vision, 7 Techniques and 2 Drop-in sessions.

Enjoy a huge mix of dynamic formats:

• 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Including expert panels, sharp lightning pitch judging panels and casual "firesides."

• 𝟭𝟰 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲-𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Including hands-on workshops, interactive tech sessions, and dedicated drop-ins.

But it’s not just about the stage. Your ticket includes:

• 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Food and refreshments provided to keep your energy high throughout.

• "𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀" & 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Structured spaces to swap ideas and build high-value connections.

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Connect directly with leading regional and national employers.

• 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗻: Competitions and giveaways running across the day.

• 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Unwind, network and celebrate with peers and speakers after the final closing remarks.
  

This is the North's definitive data event of the year. Don't look back in July and wish you'd been in the room!