Data Powered Futures: The Future of Economic Wellbeing

Join us for a groundbreaking event centred on the power of sharing data. This marks the beginning of our new annual Data Futures Series, starting with The Future of Economic Wellbeing.

The Future of Economic Wellbeing

Smart Data Foundry invites you to an exclusive event exploring how consumer financial data can drive economic growth and productivity while reducing poverty and inequality. The Future of Economic Wellbeing will bring together policy leaders, industry experts, and researchers to discuss the transformative impact of financial data and unveil the Economic Wellbeing Explorer, a new tool designed to unlock real-time insights into economic resilience.

Join us for an opportunity to engage with thought leaders shaping the future of economic policy, data innovation, public-private collaboration, and service delivery. Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, public sector practitioner, NGO representative, or business leader, this event is crafted to inspire new connections and actionable insights.

Event details:

Date: 6th May 2025

Time: 12:00 - 17:00

Location: Edinburgh Futures Institute

Why attend?

  • Gain exclusive insights - Discover how de-identified financial data can drive better economic decision-making.
  • Hear from industry leaders – Engage with experts from government, finance, academia, and the public sector.
  • Explore new innovations – We’re pleased to introduce our Economic Wellbeing Explorer, showcasing how financial data can help inform targeted policy solutions.
  • Network with specialists -Connect with key figures in the data and economic policy arena over networking lunch and drinks.

Be Part of the Conversation

The economic landscape is evolving rapidly, so join us in exploring how financial data can shape a more resilient, fair, and prosperous future.

Please have a look over the agenda and meet our speakers below, as well as register your place on the day!

Agenda

Featured Speakers

Name
Dr Tom Wilkinson
Role
Chief Data Officer, The Scottish Government
Name
Will Taggart
Role
Product Manager, Sage
Name
Albert King
Role
Chief Data Officer, NHS Scotland
Name
Lukas Lehner
Role
Lecturer, The University of Edinburgh
Name
Rui Cardoso
Role
Head of Public Sector Engagement, Smart Data Foundry
Name
Stacey Wilkinson
Role
Head of Product, Smart Data Foundry

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