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KNIME DataHop Toronto

Take your data journey to the next level

What is a KNIME DataHop?

DataHop is KNIME’s roadshow event series that provides data practitioners & leaders the opportunity to learn about best practices working with data, network with peers, and learn about low-code data analysis.

This event is proudly delivered in partnership with Day5 Analytics.

This is an in-person event only.

 

About KNIME

 

KNIME’s free and open source analytics platform enables anyone — no matter their expertise — to intuitively work with data. KNIME Business Hub is the commercial complement to the analytics platform and enables users to collaborate on data science and share insights across the organization. Together, they support the complete data science lifecycle, allowing teams at all levels of analytics readiness to support the operationalization of data and to build a scalable data science practice. KNIME users are further supported with learning resources and a repository of analytic blueprints built by KNIME and the open source community.


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What to expect

Hear from the KNIME Team to learn about the latest product offerings and enhancements.

Hear customer use cases, the challenges and opportunities others are experiencing, and important industry trends in data science, analytics, GenAI, and more.

Attend a hands-on workshop to learn about the basics of data science in KNIME, or more advanced topics like productionizing workflows.

End the day by mingling with peers and unwinding with hors d'oeuvres.

Previous Events

Visit our on-demand video page to explore a wide range of talks from our previous DataHop events.

Singapore, Boston, London, Frankfurt, Munich, New York, Cincinnati 

 
Workshop: Agentic AI

 

Attend the Workshop during the morning session.
Save your seat when registering.

During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of GenAI and Agentic systems and how to implement an “Ask me Anything” Agent in KNIME. You will work with workflow-based low-code tool KNIME Analytics Platform, and LLMs using the KNIME AI Extension.
 
Without any coding experience, you’ll be able to take part in this workshop by choosing the path that best matches your skill level:
  • Build a simple data analytics tool (without AI) - for beginners
  • Build an intelligent tool (with AI) - for intermediate users
  • Implement an AI agentic system that dynamically uses the tools - for advanced users
Please bring your laptop with KNIME Analytics Platform and the KNIME AI Extension already installed. Access to an LLM and will be provided.
 

Agenda: 

DataHop Toronto reg page (2)
 
Speakers

 

At DataHop Toronto, you will hear from an impressive lineup of speakers coming from a variety of industries, occupations, and expertise. These data professionals will share how low-code data science with KNIME has allowed them to gain more insight from their data and work more efficiently. Internal KNIME experts will also be there to discuss product-related questions and your specific use case.
More speakers to be announced soon.
 
Michael Berthold

Michael Berthold

KNIME
CEO & Co-Founder
Lee Fader

Lee Fader

Congruence Therapeutics
Vice President, Chemistry
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Michael Richter

Institute of Management Accountant
Director - Data & Analytics
Atanas Bosakov

Atanas Bosakov

IGT
Analytics & Automation Manager | Internal Audit
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Meera Thiagarajah

BGIS
Group Director Finance, Centralized Accounting Services
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Leander Quiring

Canadian Tire Corporation
Associate Vice President, Triangle Data Science
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Michael Berthold

Michael Berthold

KNIME
Michael Berthold is co-founder and CEO of KNIME, the open analytics platform used by thousands of data experts around the world. Michael has co-authored two successful data analysis text books and is a frequent speaker at both academic and industrial conferences. If time permits he still builds workflows.
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Lee Fader

Lee Fader

Congruence Therapeutics
Lee Fader has 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and now holds the role of Vice president of Chemistry at Congruence Therapeutics. Here, he leads small molecule drug discovery efforts from the Intersection of medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, and artificial intelligence to discover new medicines for patients suffering from rare diseases.
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Michael Richter

Institute of Management Accountant

Michael Richter is an accomplished professional in the field of Business Intelligence and analytics with a deep passion for leveraging data-driven insights to drive business excellence. With over twenty five years of experience in the automotive and financial sectors, Michael has consistently demonstrated a knack for turning raw data into actionable strategies, completing the last mile.


As an industry leader, Michael has spearheaded numerous successful initiatives, including the implementation of cutting-edge BI solutions with the help and partnership of KNIME and the KNIME community. From optimizing sales and service pipelines to enhancing customer experience. His dedication to innovation and excellence has earned him appreciation and recognition by his partners and peers.

Currently serving as the Director of Data & Analytics at IMA, Michael plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's data-driven decision-making processes. His leadership has led to significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while delivering valuable insights that drive business growth.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael is an avid enthusiast of not only automotive, but aviation and aeronautical technology trends and enjoys sharing his knowledge through speaking engagements and
leadership articles.

Michael Richter is always willing to share his expertise and insights at the KNIME DataHop. Connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated and engage in meaningful discussions beyond the conference. 
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Atanas Bosakov

Atanas Bosakov

IGT
Atanas has been working in Internal Audit Analytics at IGT for five years. With a combined thirteen years of analytics experience, specializing in statistical analysis, digital storytelling, and automation. He has a strong track record of integrating analytics tools and delivering data-driven insights for sound decision-making aligned with business objectives. Focusing on free and open source software, Atanas fosters a digital mindset and promotes analytics innovation, aiming for higher levels of analytics adoption, maturity, and education. Atanas resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Meera Thiagarajah

BGIS
Meera Thiagarajah is a senior finance professional with over 30 years of progressive experience in a variety of large companies in sectors such as real estate services, high tech, pharmaceutical, aerospace, professional services and entertainment. Throughout her career she has had a strong focus on process improvement in the finance area, creating work environments that are more engaging and rewarding for finance professionals. 
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Leander Quiring

Canadian Tire Corporation
Leander joined Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) in 2008, working in Supply Chain, Forecasting, Marketing and Loyalty. As a Data Scientist and Manager, he implemented machine learning models to optimize CTC's weekly flyer. Promoted to Associate Vice President.in 2021, he now oversees customer-level analytics for the Triangle loyalty program as AVP, Triangle Data Science, driving data, ML, and insights to support Canadian Tire's customer-data-centric True North strategy.

Leander holds a Master's in Operations Research (UW) and Bachelor's degrees in Math (UW) and Supply Chain Management (WLU), staying fresh with a Machine Learning NanoDegree from Udacity. Outside work, he's passionate about resurrecting historical European martial arts from medieval manuals.
Toronto
Planning your arrival
Location

Welcome to the location of KNIME DataHop Toronto:

The Quay

100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto
ON M5E 1V3, Canada  Map

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Jennifer Ostyn

Senior VP Revenue US at KNIME

Michael Berthold is co-founder of KNIME, the open analytics platform used by thousands of data experts around the world. He is currently president of KNIME.com AG and a professor at Konstanz University, where his research interests include bisociative data analysis and widening of mining algorithms. Previously he held positions in both academia (Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley) and industry (Intel, Tripos). Michael has co-authored two successful data analysis text books and is a frequent speaker at both academic and industrial conferences. If time permits he still writes code.

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Kyle Thompson

Scientific Content Engineer at CAS

Kyle Thompson is a Scientific Content Engineer at CAS, a Division of the American Chemical Society. As a trained biochemist, he has spent 11 years at CAS building databases, creating custom solutions for customers, and performing data analysis. He has been using KNIME since 2019, and in that time he has become KNIME L1-L3 Certified as well as being part of the inaugural Train the Trainer program. He lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife and 2 kids.

 
Speakers

 

Each DataHop features a lineup of KNIME users presenting their use cases, challenges, and/or initiatives. Speakers have a range of domain expertise and come from a variety of professions. Internal KNIME experts will also be at these events, presenting their own use cases, sharing industry insights, running workshops, and more.
 
Below are some speakers from recent DataHops. You can also check out the on-demand pages to view presentations from the events in Munich and New York.
Michael Berthold

Michael Berthold

KNIME
CEO & Co-Founder
Margaux Borgmann

Margaux Borgmann

AUDI
Data Analyst
Simon Herzog

Simon Herzog

AUDI
Data Analyst
Maxim Rube

Maxim Rube

Siemens Healthineers
Service Owner / Product Owner
Sandra Baumann

Sandra Baumann

Siemens Healthineers
Data Scientist
Philipp Kowalski

Philipp Kowalski

SIEMENS
Digital Enablement Agent
Ulrich Wagner

Ulrich Wagner

WIMEX
CEO
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Dr. Michael Wolff

thaltegos
Partner thaltegos
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Michael Berthold

Michael Berthold

KNIME
Michael Berthold is co-founder and CEO of KNIME, the open analytics platform used by thousands of data experts around the world. Michael has co-authored two successful data analysis text books and is a frequent speaker at both academic and industrial conferences. If time permits he still builds workflows.
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Margaux Borgmann

Margaux Borgmann

AUDI
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Simon Herzog

Simon Herzog

AUDI

Current Position: Data Analyst in Production & Logistics at Audi Neckarsulm


Education: Bachelor Business Informatics DHBW Mosbach, Master Big Data & Business Analytics FOM Stuttgart.


Experience: Dual Studies at Audi Neckarsulm, Audi Global Intern in Beijing, Supply Chain Manager during Covid and semiconductor-crisis, project management, Data Science, applied AI and Machine Learning for supply chain use-cases”
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Maxim Rube

Maxim Rube

Siemens Healthineers

Maxim Rube: Driving Data-Driven Automation and Analytics at Siemens Healthineers AG with KNIME

Leading the Global Automation & Analytics Service with KNIME at Siemens Healthineers AG, I'm passionate about revolutionizing how businesses harness data for transformative growth. With a track record of success in consulting diverse business stakeholders across Siemens, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table.

In my role, I spearhead initiatives aimed at democratizing data-driven Automations and Analytics, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital age. From consultation to execution, my team and I are committed to delivering impactful solutions tailored to specific business needs.

With multiple years of experience under my belt, I understand the intricate dynamics of navigating data projects, ensuring seamless project management and delivery every step of the way.

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Sandra Baumann

Sandra Baumann

Siemens Healthineers

Sandra Baumann: Excited to embark on my journey as a Trainee in Data Science!

As a part of the global KNIME initiative at Siemens Healthineers AG, I'm leveraging my passion for analytics and problem-solving to drive insights and innovations through data-driven projects in different business areas.

Equipped with a solid foundation in marketing, data analysis and machine learning, as well as experience in handling various datasets - from medical images to business data - I'm working hands-on on our internal customer’s challenges to uncover actionable insights that drive business growth and transformation.

As a Trainee in Data Science, I'm committed to continuous learning and growth, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in the field to deliver cutting-edge solutions that make a difference for healthcare delivery
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Philipp Kowalski

Philipp Kowalski

SIEMENS

Philipp is a Digital Enablement Agent at Siemens, optimizing procurement through digitization, using no-code/low-code tools. With over 20 years of experience in this field, he is also an experienced trainer. He runs ProcurementZen, a blog and YouTube channel about best practices in digitization for finance professionals
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Ulrich Wagner

Ulrich Wagner

WIMEX

Studied economics in Regensburg, Germany. Starts the career after the reunification of East-Germany with a farm business near Leipzig. Build up the WIMEX group together with his father and a CEO college. Shareholder and CEO of the WIMEX group. The group works in the field of poultry breeding, vegetable farming and trading, arable farming, feed production, renewable Energy with biogas, PV and wind, IT-Solutions and Start-ups in Smart farming and Food-tech

Honorary work:

Chairman of the DLG Committee on Farm Management

Member of DLG-Main Committee Agriculture

Workgroup member of the Committee Banks and Insurances

Senator in the Senate of economy

Chairman of the Board Banat Agro Romania
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Dr. Michael Wolff

thaltegos
Michael is co-founder and partner of thaltegos, a Munich-based management consultancy focusing on Data Analytics & AI. thaltegos combines strategic expertise and analytical methodology to create integrated solutions and innovative business models along the data value chain.
 
thaltegos is a KNIME certified business partner and co-host of the KNIME DataHop. 
 
Workshops

 

Each DataHop will have the following workshops as part of the agenda.

 

Workshop 1: Discover KNIME Analytics Platform 5.2: An introductory workshop

What to expect:

  • Explore KNIME: Familiarize yourself with the interface and navigation of the KNIME Analytics Platform.
  • Data Literacy Basics: Extract and share significant insights from data.
  • First KNIME Workflow: Build your own workflow hands-on, with data access, cleaning, transformation, and visualization.

What to bring:

  • Laptop with KNIME AP 5.2 installed

Workshop 2: Automating & productionizing your first workflow with KNIME Business Hub

What to expect:

  • Explore KNIME Business Hub: Getting to know the concepts and features of KNIME Business Hub.
  • Deployments: Put your first workflow into production.
  • Collaboration: Share your work with colleagues.

What to bring:

  • Laptop with KNIME AP 5.2 installed
 
 Agenda

 

DataHop agendas are designed to make it easy for attendees to join for the day, and all have a similar structure as follows. Detailed, location-specific agendas can be found on the actual registration page.
 
9:30 - 10:15 AM: Check-in and morning tea
 
10:30 - 12:00 PM: Workshops
 
12:00 - 1:15 PM: Lunch, networking, workflow doctor
 
1:15 - 2:45 PM: First round of presentations
 
2:45 - 3:00 PM: Afternoon tea break
 
3:00 - 4:50 PM: Second round of presentations, panel session, closing remarks
 
4:50 - 6:00 PM: Networking reception (and workflow doctor)
 

 

 

 
Frequently Asked Questions

 

Here’s everything you need to know.
Who should attend this event?

Whether you're experienced with KNIME and data science or just starting to think about an enhanced analytical journey for your team, KNIME DataHop is perfect for anyone who wants to take their data journey to the next level.

Is this an in-person event only?

Yes, the KNIME DataHop is an on-site event only and won't be streamed. This is great way to meet your peers, stay up to date on the latest software news, learn about inspiring KNIME stories, and exchange ideas with the KNIME team and community.

Will the sessions be recorded?

Yes, we will be recording selected sessions. Videos and materials will be sent to all registered attendees a few days after the event.

Can I purchase multiple tickets?

There is a limit of 6 tickets per registrant, when purchasing General Admission tickets. If you would like to register a larger group, please email events@knime.com.

In which language will the event be held?

The entire event will be held in English.