⏳ 10 days to go.
Join the global data community at #UNWDF2026 in Riyadh, 9–12 Nov.
Better data. Better decisions. Stronger partnerships.
Register by 1 Oct: https://t.co/fJnWyrkPrZ
Better data is not enough. People need to trust it.
At #UNWDF2026, Thematic Area 3 puts the spotlight on data governance, ethics, AI, institutional frameworks, data literacy and user engagement.
Trust is not a side issue. It is foundational.
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No one builds a stronger data ecosystem alone.
Thematic Area 4 at #UNWDF2026 focuses on the partnerships, financing and collaboration needed to make data systems more resilient and more equitable.
Better data takes collective action.
Register now: https://t.co/fJnWyrlnhx
As we wrap up the week, we want to remind you why we do what we do. Data science isn't just about profit margins. It's about predicting disease outbreaks, optimizing renewable energy, and making cities smarter and safer. When you join the Institution of Data Scientists and .../1
Analysts, you aren't just building a career, you are building a toolkit to solve the world's most pressing problems. The future is #data driven. Be the one who drives it. Join us. Let's make an impact together. Visit our website: https://t.co/gH0kHwene7 to learn ...2
#AI agents need access to enterprise #data, but unmanaged MCP servers introduce user and agent permission risks, credential sprawl, and zero audit visibility. CData's 2026 Security Best Practices Guide gives IT and security teams a concrete framework for deploying AI safely.
Registration is now open for the UN World Data Forum 2026
The countdown to the sixth UN World Data Forum has begun! Registration is now open for the biggest global gathering of #data and #statistics leaders taking place in #Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 9–12 November 2026
/2 work that practitioners in the room said takes them a week. The only way to keep pace with AI-driven attacks is AI-driven defense, and the community that built the SIFT Workstation over 19 years is the one that can perfect Protocol SIFT.
SANS has launched Find Evil!, the first hackathon for autonomous AI incident response. The origin: at RSAC 2026, Chief #AI Officer Rob T. Lee typed "find evil" into an autonomous agent on the SIFT Workstation and got a complete forensic analysis in 14 minutes...
Road to Riyadh continues 🇸🇦
GASTAT is hosting “Beyond Numbers: The Social Dimensions of Data”: spotlighting inclusion, equity, & the human side of data ahead of UN World Data Forum 2026.
🔗 https://t.co/iP6gAGZohU
#RoadToRiyadh#UNWDF@Stats_Saudi
Cross-Functional Skills Win
The #data professional of the future will be part analyst, part engineer, part storyteller. #ActionToday: Sharpen communication and data storytelling skills to influence decision-makers.
Automation Will Elevate Roles
AutoML and generative AI will automate repetitive tasks, shifting roles toward strategy and innovation.
#ActionToday: Invest in higher-level analytical thinking and problem-framing skills.
Ethical AI Is Non-Negotiable
Bias, fairness, and transparency will define the next decade of #AI adoption.
#ActionToday: Develop competencies in ethical frameworks and responsible AI guidelines. #DataScience
#MachineLearning at Scale
#ML is moving toward real-time, large-scale deployment across industries. #ActionToday:Learn MLOps fundamentals-CI/CD, data pipelines and model monitoring.
Access to AI tools and training still depends too much on where you study. In 2026, we will provide free AI and data learning to 1M teachers and students worldwide, expanding partnership with @markcubanai to make classroom-ready AI education more accessible!
Call for Applications | DSMB Training Programme
@AfricaCDC, in collaboration with @CEPIvaccines, invites applications for an 8-week Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training Programme aimed at strengthening clinical trial safety oversight in Africa.
🗓 Course start: 12 February 2026
⏳ Application deadline: 31 January 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/4DCSuLUhro
🔎 More details:
https://t.co/Ny4rOWgv53