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.

Datalyst will deliver a dynamic programme of keynotes, talks, panels and workshops led by industry trailblazers and emerging talent.

Designed to equip delegates with practical insight into using Data and AI for good, shaping resilient strategies & driving innovation-led entrepreneurship; the event will also feature a dedicated exhibition space showcasing the UK’s most exciting data and AI organisations.

Across three streams, the Datalyst agenda explores how Data and Analytics can add value, addressing:

  • Faster & Better Decision Making

  • Planning & Forecasting

  • Audit & Quality

    Visualisation & Communication

  • Robotics & Automation

  • Governance, Ethics & Legalities

  • AI

  • Funding & Finance

  • Shaping Policy

  • Marketing & Brand

  • People & Culture

THE PREMIER DATA EVENT FOR PROFESSIONALS AT THE UK HOME OF DATA INNOVATION

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Catalyst

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Womble Bond Dickinson

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Serios

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Sage

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Newcastle Building Society

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National Innovation Centre for Data

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Virgin Money

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INFLO

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Accenture

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Akzo Nobel

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Atom Bank

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CIPFA

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Datakind

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Durham University

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Newcastle University

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E.Y

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Finpact

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HM Treasury

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Hay & Kilner

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ICAEW

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National Audit Office

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NHS

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Jumping Rivers

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Northumbria University

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North East Combined Authority

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Nissan

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Parkdean Holidays

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Grainger Plc

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PSI Global

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SMD

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UK Land Estates

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Sapphire Technologies

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Liverpool John Moores University

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ITPS

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DWP

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Henry Colbeck Ltd

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Lithia UK

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Catalyst - Womble Bond Dickinson - Serios - Sage - Newcastle Building Society - National Innovation Centre for Data - Virgin Money - INFLO - Accenture - Akzo Nobel - Atom Bank - CIPFA - Datakind - Durham University - Newcastle University - E.Y - Finpact - HM Treasury - Hay & Kilner - ICAEW - National Audit Office - NHS - Jumping Rivers - Northumbria University - North East Combined Authority - Nissan - Parkdean Holidays - Grainger Plc - PSI Global - SMD - UK Land Estates - Sapphire Technologies - Liverpool John Moores University - ITPS - DWP - Henry Colbeck Ltd - Lithia UK -

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Contact Us

For further info on Datalyst, please contact Paul Wilson on:

Paul.Wilson@Pluscatalyst.co.uk

0191 432 8442