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Data Day 12.0: Now What? Leading, Working, and Learning When AI Does the Work
Jointly hosted by the Faculty of Science and the Carleton University Institute for Data Science (CUIDS), Data Day is an annual conference that celebrates the latest developments in data science and analytics research.
Data Day 12.0 will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Carleton’s Richcraft Hall Atrium. A full schedule of events will be posted closer to the event date.
Data Day includes panel discussions by Carleton researchers and industry experts, networking opportunities, and a poster showcase to display student research in data science across all disciplines.
The theme of Data Day 12.0 is Now What? Leading, Working, and Learning When AI Does the Work. This is a must-attend event for those studying or working in data science, analytics, and related fields!
Don’t miss our twelfth annual Data Day, a must-attend event for those studying or working in data science, analytics, and related fields!
Keynote Speaker: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist, Nanos Research & Chancellor, Carleton University
In his keynote address, renowned public opinion researcher Nik Nanos will explore the next era of data science—from how the profession’s value proposition is evolving to how organizations will generate enterprise value from data at scale. As founder of Nanos Research, he brings a practitioner’s and an employer’s perspective shaped by decades as both a working data scientist and an entrepreneur turning insight into real‑world impact.
About Chancellor Nik Nanos:
As the Chief Data Scientist at Nanos Research, Nik has led thousands of research projects in Canada and around the world ranging from market studies, customer satisfaction tracking, creative testing, program development and reputation management.
He is the Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research, the 13th Chancellor of Carleton University in Ottawa, and a research adjunct professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. Nik also served on Carleton’s Board of Governors between 2014 to 2022 including a term as Chairperson.
Nik leads the team behind the weekly Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index which is streamed to Bloomberg terminals globally every Monday Morning. He is featured in a weekly segment on CTV’s News Channel, Nanos on the Numbers, which focuses on the latest political, business, and social
trends. He is the pollster of record for CTV News, Canada’s largest private broadcaster, the Globe & Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, Bloomberg News in Canada. In 2023, he was appointed a member of the Order of Canada for his work in the research industry.
Registration is Open!
Data Day 12.0 Registration
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Student Poster Showcase
Thank you for participating in Data Day 12.0! Please head to the Data Day 12.0 Student Poster Showcase page to view this year’s chosen posters that will be showcased at Data Day 12.0.
Please note that the deadline to submit your abstract for consideration was Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Data Day 12.0 Event Schedule
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30–9:15 A.M. | Poster Set-Up, Registration and Coffee | |
| 9:15–9:30 A.M. | Welcome Remarks | Host: Michel Barbeau, Professor, School of Computer Science, Carleton University (Host) Speakers: Maria DeRosa, Dean, Faculty of Science, Carleton University Olga Baysal, Director, Institute for Data Science, Carleton University |
| 9:30–10:30 A.M. | Keynote: Insight to Influence: Unpacking the Next Data Era Followed by fireside chat and Q&A | Speaker: Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist, Nanos Research; Chancellor, Carleton University Moderator: Tracey Lauriault, Associate Professor (Critical Media and Big Data), School of Journalism and Communications, Carleton University |
| 10:30–10:45 AM | Coffee Break and Poster Viewing | |
| 10:45–11:15 AM | Research Spotlight: From Autonomy to Accountability: Engineering Constrained Cooperation in Multi-Agent Systems | Speaker: Sriram Subramanian, Canada Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence, School of Computer Science, Carleton University Moderator: Maria DeRosa, Dean, Faculty of Science, Carleton University |
| 11:15–12:00 PM | Plenary Session: Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI | Panelists: Robin Grosset, Co-Founder and CTO, Nera Software Mohamed Sharaf, CEO, Revolution Data Platforms Fuad Miah, Co-founder, Karmaflow.ai Moderator: Eduardo Bailetti, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Lunch and Poster Viewing | |
| 1:00–1:45 PM | Industry Insights Session: AI Agents in Action | Speakers: Trent Gray-Donald, Distinguished Engineer, IBM Aras Kayan, Senior Data Scientist, MindBridge AI Moderator: Alan Tsang, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Carleton University |
| 1:45–2:30 PM | Plenary Session: The Human Premium: What Skills Still Matter When AI Does the Work | Panelists: Sri Vadlamani, Data Scientist, Ericsson Canada Inc. Justin Charbonneau, Lead Data Scientist, IFS Canada Inc. Robin Grosset, Co-Founder and CTO, Nera Software Boun Inthavong, Program Manager, City of Ottawa Moderator: Ahmed El-Roby, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, Carleton University |
| 2:30–2:50 PM | MindBridge Data Science Challenge Winners Announcement | Aras Kayan, Senior Data Scientist, MindBridge AI Moderator: Olga Baysal, Director, Institute for Data Science, Carleton University |
| 2:50–3:00 PM | Closing Remarks | Michel Barbeau, Professor, School of Computer Science, Carleton University |
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