Compass Annual Conference
We are delighted to announce the Compass Conference 2025, which will be held on Tuesday, 21 October at the Bristol Avon Gorge (Hotel Du Vin) in Clifton.
This year's theme is ‘Data Science for Social Good’. Our conference will explore the influence of data science and computational statistics on the modern world in the broadest sense, including artificial intelligence (AI).
In particular, we would like to take this opportunity to discuss influences on research, innovation, cultural change, personal practice and policy. Our keynote and panel (profiles below) will discuss the theme in context: how social good is considered in their work and the projects that they choose to take forward.
We are looking forward to hearing from our speakers and welcoming back some of our Compass alumni. Please do respond to your invitation, if you have been emailed one, or express your interest in attending the Conference by completing this online form.
Speakers
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Kevin Parry, Director of Data |
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Kiran Dhanjal-Adams, Kew Future Leader Fellow |
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Marc Sarazin, Senior Data Scientist |
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Alex Bowring, Senior Mathematical Consultant |
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Alice Kendal, Senior Data Scientist |
Agenda
This draft agenda will be updated as additional content is confirmed:
09:30 |
Registration and Welcome refreshments |
10:00 |
Introduction from the Compass CDT Director |
10:15 |
Compass student research talks |
11:15 |
Break and refreshments |
11:30 |
Compass student lightning talks |
12:30 |
Lunch and poster session |
14:00 |
Panel presentations and discussion |
15:30 |
Break and refreshments |
16:00 |
Keynote speaker |
17:00 |
Closing remarks |
Our students and staff are looking forward to spending another exciting Conference with partners, supporters and alumni. We are also interested in hearing about some of the things that might interest you – so please do get in touch if you have thoughts or ideas that might help us to refine the theme, or to shape the day.
Past conferences
Read more about previous Compass Conferences by following the links below: