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Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Getting the most out of a data catalogue investment
The right, wrong, and how of selecting and implementing an effective tool for data management.
We invite you to join us for an in-depth evening focused on data catalogues, which can help unlock data governance, data quality improvement, and better information management. This session is designed for IT leaders who are looking to improve data management practices and want to understand how tools might support those efforts. We will give you a 'warts and all' view of tools like Purview, Collibra, Alation, Atlan, Informatica, etc. to see if a data catalogue should be in your future.
Key Topics We'll Cover:
- The what and why of data catalogues
- Key players and differentiations
- How to go about selecting the right tool
- Key considerations when implementing and sustaining a data catalogue
- Practical use cases demonstrating the impact of data catalogues in real businesses

Roundtable Dinner Format

18.00 - 18.40
Networking with drinks

18.40 - 19.00
Starters served, introductions

19.00 - 19.30
Presentation

19.30 - 20.30
Dinner and networking

20.30 - 21.00
Closing remarks and formal close
About the sponsor
Oakland
A specialist data consultancy helping organisations unlock the full value of their data.
With deep expertise in data strategy, governance, and analytics, Oakland empowers businesses to make smarter decisions, drive innovation, and build data-driven cultures.
From tackling complex data challenges to delivering meaningful insights, Oakland partners with clients to turn data into a powerful asset for long-term success.