Sheffield Data Science Forum - 12 June - with Tracey Johnson, Director of the Digital Media Centre.

The Data Science Forum aims to provide a catalyst for networking and the sharing of knowledge between industry/business practitioners, academics and students on topics related to Data Science. The Forum is open to all and aims to create a supportive community for those working in Data Science and Analytics to discuss and find solutions to problems and issues in an informal and friendly environment. It also provides the opportunity for those to network with other practitioners.

The Forum is being organised by the University of Sheffield and Peak Indicators for data professionals located within the city of Sheffield and surrounding areas. Members can also network and seek advice through supporting online tools, such as LinkedIn and Twitter. Refreshments will be provided and there is no registration fee for joining the network and attending the events.

To find out more, please email: datascienceforum@sheffield.ac.uk



About Tracey Johnson

Creative and digital business strategist, project director and founder with many years of experience in the digital, technology and creative industries and a wide knowledge of these sectors locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Director of the Digital Media Centre, a landmark hub for the creative and digital industries. It's home to over 50 businesses and a huge number of lovely people and activities including our brilliant Launchpad startup support team.


Part of the fantastic, award-winning Enterprising Barnsley business growth team at Barnsley Council. I lead on TechTown, an URBACT project linking 11 cities across the EU actively supporting and growing their digital sectors and now TechRevolution, an URBACT transfer network working with 6 cities across the EU to help develop new tech hubs and business support models. Lucky to work with some fabulous collaborators on projects such as Connected Healthcare, Connected Manufacturing and IoT Tribe.

Founder of Click Ecommerce project, part of the Enterprising Barnsley programme and delivered by Enterprise Nation; co-founder of MADE NORTH a platform to promote and develop design and craft in the north of England; co-founder of Sheffield Design Week an annual city-wide festival and expo of design and innovation; freelance business advisor with Creative Industry Finance a scheme providing access to finance for creative businesses across the UK.

Developed a range of creative and digital events and networks including the Enterprising Barnsley annual Connected Business conference which has hosted: Nick Robertson, former CEO of ASOS; Simon Milner, EMEA Director of Policy at Facebook; Olivia Solon, tech writer and former Tech Editor at Mirror Online; Rory Cellan-Jones, Technology Correspondent at BBC; Linda Cheung, founder of digital startup CubeSocial; Simon Biltcliffe, founder of WebMart; and Greg Williams, Executive Editor of WIRED - amongst many others.

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The Data Science Forum aims to provide a catalyst for networking and the sharing of knowledge between industry/business practitioners, academics and students on topics related to Data Science. The Forum is open to all and aims to create a supportive community for those working in Data Science and Analytics to discuss and find solutions to problems and issues in an informal and friendly environment. It also provides the opportunity for those to network with other practitioners.

The Forum is being organised by the University of Sheffield and Peak Indicators for data professionals located within the city of Sheffield and surrounding areas. Members can also network and seek advice through supporting online tools, such as LinkedIn and Twitter. There is no registration fee for joining the network and attending the events.

To find out more, please email: datascienceforum@sheffield.ac.uk