ODSC East 2025 featured a rich array of presentations focusing on the future of AI and data science, highlighted by engaging talks from industry leaders. Key themes included the development of lighter, more efficient models and advanced strategies for using data storytelling to drive insights. Presentations such as Sara Zanzottera's on LLM reasoning and Ivan Lee's advocacy for smaller AI systems outlined current trends and offered frameworks for understanding these shifts, making the event a must-watch for professionals seeking to stay ahead in this evolving field.
The 2025 Shift to Smaller Models: Why Specialized AI Will Win Ivan Lee, CEO, Datasaur Lee makes a compelling case that smaller, specialized models will dominate the next wave of AI innovation. He emphasizes performance per watt, latency constraints, and deployment realities over "bigger is better" approaches. Particularly relevant for edge applications and enterprises seeking privacy-preserving solutions.
Unlocking the Power of Data Storytelling: Turning Insights into Impact Joshua Brindley, Manager: Corporate & Commercial Analytics, GEMS Education Brindley's session explored how visual storytelling, narrative framing, and design thinking can improve data adoption across organizations. He walks through a process for transforming dashboards and reports into decision-focused communication tools, especially useful for analytics teams working with non-technical stakeholders.
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