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TDWI BI Symposium—Canada

TDWI BI Symposium

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Embarking on a new business intelligence project? Working in a mature data warehousing environment? Then don't miss TDWI's BI Symposium—Canada (June 15-18, 2009), where you'll find a broad range of courses focused on the skills and techniques at the heart of successful business intelligence and data warehousing implementations.

Featuring tracks on Dimensional Modeling, Systems Thinking, and BI Essentials, this event's valuable courses cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced concepts—and they are taught by some of the most influential thought leaders in the industry.

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CBIP Preparation and Certification – Data Analysis and Design Specialty – Accelerated Two-Day Program

This two-day program accelerates the certification process by offering exam preparation and testing for those who bring a high level of knowledge and experience in this area but would benefit from an interactive and informative review of the exams prior to testing.

What Makes the TDWI BI Symposium Different?

In-Depth Education from Top Instructors
Unlike other seminars, TDWI offers primarily full- and half-day courses taught by the most knowledgeable and experienced instructors in the industry.

No Hype. No Fluff. No Bias.
TDWI goes to great lengths to guarantee that our courses provide objective, vendor-neutral information. All course topics and instructors are carefully selected to deliver the most timely and unbiased instruction available.

Latest Product and Technology Information
TDWI Symposiums feature a manageable and highly regulated exhibit area where attendees can get product information with a minimum of hype and hassle. Don't miss the Toronto Exhibit Hall June 16 and 17.

Keynote Presentation

The term business intelligence (BI) first surfaced in the early 1990s at a time when data warehousing was an emerging technology. In the nearly two decades since then, the definitions, expectations, and technologies of BI have undergone many changes. The continuing evolution of BI presents both challenges and opportunities for every BI professional. This presentation explores the evolution of BI with a look at the past, the present, and what we can expect for the future. We will discuss trends and implications for:

• Early, current, and emerging definitions of business intelligence
• The shift of attention from data to analytics
• The shift of attention from technology to business
• The theme of “listening to the data”
• The pervasive BI movement, or “BI for the masses”
• The human, cultural, and business implications of BI in the mainstream

Dave Wells, CBIP, is consultant, mentor, and teacher in the field of business intelligence. He brings to every consulting endeavor a unique and balanced perspective regarding the roles of technology in business. This perspective—refined through a career of more 35 years that blended business and technical roles—helps to align business and information technology in the most effective ways. Dave focuses on strategic and organizational alignment as the keys to building and sustaining valuable and high-impact BI cultures and systems.