Data Roundtable - The Blueprint for Modern Analytics
It is 2026. You don't need to buy another overly expensive tool to solve your data problems. You need a blueprint to connect and optimise what you have.
This roundtable explores how to design an analytics-ready data foundation that supports reliable reporting, experimentation and decision-making, without overcomplicating your stack.
This roundtable is part of The Blueprint Sessions, a series of peer discussions on designing a future-proof customer data architecture.
Your analytics stack doesn't have to be expensive.
(It just has to be smart.)
In the rush to be "data-driven," many organisations have over-built. They are sitting on expensive, monolithic platforms that collect dust rather than insights.
Modern analytics starts long before dashboards or KPIs.
In many organisations, analytics is still built on:
fragmented tracking setups
inconsistent definitions
limited trust in data
heavy dependency on specific tools or vendors
Join us for a roundtable on how to build a modern, cost-effective analytics architecture that actually delivers.
What's on the table?
This is not a lecture; it is an open discussion with peers. We will cover:
Pipeline Strategy: Client-side vs. Server-side. Navigating the critical trade-offs to build a data collection layer that is scalable, robust, and privacy-compliant.
Cost vs. Value: How to audit your stack. Are you paying double for storage? Can you replace an expensive analytics license with a smarter, modular integration?
Data Ownership: Regaining control. How to ensure you own your raw data assets rather than just "renting" access to them from black-box analytics vendors.
Business-First Modeling: Moving from "track everything" to "track what matters." How to align your technical data models directly with strategic business questions to reduce noise.
Vendor Independence: Avoiding the lock-in trap. Strategies for building a modular analytics stack that allows you to swap tools without rebuilding your entire foundation.
Trust & Adoption: Bridging the credibility gap. Practical steps to ensure your analytics data is validated, consistent, and trusted by stakeholders across marketing, IT, and management.
Real-World Blueprints: Anonymised architecture diagrams from successful Belgian projects where "less was more."
Who is this for?
This session is curated for decision-makers who bridge the gap between technical data and business value:
Head of Data / Analytics struggling to prove ROI on their tech investments.
CDOs & Data Architects looking for a pragmatic, scalable roadmap.
Digital Leads tired of "tool fatigue" and disjointed customer journeys.
- 09:00
Welcome Breakfast & Networking
- 09:30
Roundtable Discussion & Case Insights
- 11:30
Q&A and Wrap-up
- 12:00
Networking Lunch
Secure your seat
Ready to build a smarter foundation?
Practical information & registration
Free, but if you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up without prior notice, we ask you to make a €100 donation to UNICEF Belgium.
see no-show policy below
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By train
Our offices are only a 5 min. walk from the train station in Aalst. Plan your journey using the Belgian Rail Route planner.
No-show policy: commitment to participation & charity
Participation in the roundtable is free, but since this is an interactive session with limited seats, we expect every registered participant to attend.
To ensure commitment, we ask each participant to agree to the following upon registration:
If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up without prior notice, we ask you to make a €100 donation to UNICEF Belgium.
This approach helps us bring together a dedicated and engaged group of participants while supporting a meaningful cause.
How does it work?
By registering, you confirm your agreement to this condition. If you do not attend without timely cancellation, you will receive a reminder with the donation details for UNICEF Belgium.
