DataComms Live 2025

DataComms Live 2025

The only conference on data insights, analysis & visualisation in corporate comms—insights, expert talks, and networking, all in one day!

By Communicate magazine

Date and time

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:30 - 16:30 BST

Location

The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London

Stratton Street London W1J 8LT United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

8:30 AM - 8:55 AM

Registration

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM

Andrew Thomas welcome address

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Putting people first: The ICO’s approach to AI, data and communication

Angela Balakrishnan

Angela Balakrishnan, executive director of strategic communications and public affairs at the Information Commissioner’s Office explores the ICO’s approach to AI, data and communication strategy. The...

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Using data to understand the health of the UK hospitality market

The pub and hospitality market contributes more than £20bn to the UK economy but has been challenged in the last three years by the cost-of-living crisis, salary increases and changing consumer habit...

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Communicate roundtable discussions

A dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Engage with industry leaders and fellow attendees in interactive sessions designed to foster deep insights and meaningful conversations on all areas of d...

10:15 AM - 10:35 AM

Coffee and networking

10:35 AM - 11:20 AM

Data Malarkey Live takes the stage

Sam Knowles, host and founder of Data Malarkey

Nick Ratcliffe, Volkswagen Group UK

Data Malarkey is the podcast about using data, smarter. Hosted by Master Data Storyteller Sam Knowles, the founder of Insight Agents, the podcast features insights from top marketers, data scientists...

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

From data to destination

Max Keller, head of digital at Cleremont Hotel Group

James Wolman, head of data science at Braidr

In a hyper-competitive hospitality market, how can hotels break through the noise and attract more guests? Max Kellar and James Wolman will take the stage to reveal how AI-driven insights transformed...

11:50 AM - 12:15 PM

Bringing data to life

The DataComms Awards celebrates excellence in data-driven corporate storytelling. This session will highlight previous award-winning work, showcasing how corporate communications professionals transf...

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Roundtable discussions

A dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Engage with industry leaders and fellow attendees in interactive sessions designed to foster deep insights and meaningful conversations on all areas of d...

12:45 PM - 1:35 PM

Lunch and networking

1:35 PM - 2:00 PM

Making complexity beautiful: Transforming global rankings into visual stories

Flourish

Discover the Best Countries report 2024, where Flourish and WPP turned global perception data into an immersive visual journey. Using research from the Wharton School and U.S. News, together they rei...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Bringing data to life

The DataComms Awards celebrates excellence in data-driven corporate storytelling. This session will highlight previous award-winning work, showcasing how corporate communications professionals transf...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Communicate roundtable discussion

A dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Engage with industry leaders and fellow attendees in interactive sessions designed to foster deep insights and meaningful conversations on all areas of d...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Coffee and networking

3:15 PM - 3:40 PM

Bringing data to life

The DataComms Awards celebrates excellence in data-driven corporate storytelling. This session will highlight previous award-winning work, showcasing how corporate communications professionals transf...

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

The neuroscience of storytelling: Master the art of influence

Natalia Talkowska

For the final keynote speaker, Communicate magazine welcomes the brilliant Natalia Talkowska. In the world of data and communications, the challenge isn’t just collecting and analysing information—it...

4:30 PM - 4:35 PM

Andrew's closing address and conference finishes

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

🔹 How can you turn data into compelling stories?
🔹 What’s the best way to visualise insights for impact?
🔹 How are top brands using data to engage audiences?

Join DataComms Live 2025 on 20 May 2025, the only conference focused on data insights, analysis, and visualisation in corporate communications.


WHAT TO EXPECT?

✅ Expert Keynotes & Case Studies – Gain insights from industry leaders shaping data-driven communications.
✅ Panel Discussions – Learn real-world strategies from top professionals.
✅ Interactive Roundtables – Collaborate with peers to tackle challenges and find solutions.
✅ Lunch & Coffee – Enjoy a provided lunch and coffee at the venue.
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts.

TAKEAWAYS:

✔️ Key strategies to leverage data in corporate communications
✔️ Practical insights from real-world case studies
✔️ Networking connections with industry leaders and peers


WHO IS THIS FOR?

✔️ Corporate communicators looking to harness data for better engagement
✔️ Data analysts interested in applying their skills to communications
✔️ Managers and decision-makers seeking to enhance their data-driven strategies


With insightful case studies and sessions on data visualisation, storytelling with data and everything in between, DataComms covers the complete range of the role of data in corporate communications, suiting everyone’s interests and expertise levels.


**Headline sponsor**

📣📣Joining us for the first time ever as our headline sponsor for DataComms Live 2025 is the data visualisation expert, Flourish.

Flourish is where data meets storytelling. Their powerful data storytelling platform makes it easy for teams to transform complex information into clear, interactive narratives—no coding needed. With an intuitive interface and a rich library of professional templates, Flourish helps corporate communications and marketing teams bring data to life. Whether you’re crafting engaging presentations or sharing insights with stakeholders, you can create stunning, on-brand visualisations that truly connect with your audience.


We'll be announcing more sessions soon along with more details on Flourish's session, so make sure you're the first to know by:

📌 Signing up to our mailing list for regular updates, speaker and programme information.

📌 Following Communicate magazine on LinkedIn and Instagram.


For more information on the event, get in touch with Finley at finley.chesson@communicatemagazine.co.uk
We also offer group booking discounts—contact Finley to arrange a team booking.


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Frequently asked questions

What are the conference dates and location?

The conference will take place on 20 May 2025 at The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT

Will meals be provided at the conference?

Yes! We’ve got you covered with breakfast, tea/coffee, and lunch at the venue.

Will there be vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options available?

Vegetarian meals are available at all our events. If you have any other dietary needs please email Esther at ebarrientos@cravenhillpublishing.com up to one week before the event and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Who can I contact for assistance during the event?

Our event staff will be available at the registration desk throughout the conference. You can also reach us at finley.chesson@communicatemagazine.co.uk

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Communicate magazine

Communicate is a monthly trade magazine for the UK corporate communications community. Branding itself as ‘the single voice for stakeholder relations’, Communicate’s focus is on how organisations engage with their stakeholders: the press, investors, employees, regulators, the supply chain and the communities in which they operate. As such, Communicate covers corporate communications, public relations, investor relations, internal communications, corporate social responsibility, crisis communications and public affairs.

 

Early bird discount
£174