Reporting and Visualisation Manager, Lloyds Banking Group

Ant is a Reporting and Visualisation Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, based in the UK, where he leads development of a range of dashboards and insights in Tableau. He has been using Tableau for over 7 years for both work and pleasure. He is a Tableau Public Ambassador for ’22 and '23, a three-time winner of the Elissa Fink 'Wtf I never knew Tableau could do that’ #Vizzie ('22, '23 and '24), and has received 5 #VizoftheDay nominations on Tableau Public.

Outside of Tableau, he has a wife and two young daughters, enjoys playing the saxophone, playing tennis and is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Associate Professor (Education), London School of Economics

James is an Associate Professor (Education) in Statistics having gained his PhD in 2010 from LSE, asking “To p, or not to p?”! He teaches undergraduate courses in mathematical statistics and quantitative methods, as well as elective courses in market research. His research interests include market research techniques and forensic statistics – the interplay of statistics and law.

James has been closely involved in LSE’s Summer School. He has worked with the University of London Worldwide for a number of years on the International Foundation Programme and an open content course on Coursera, as well as developing the BSc Data Science and Business Analytics degree in the EMFSS portfolio. Outside of academia, he has also worked on various quantitative-based consultancy projects in areas including the art market and the World Gold Council. He is author of the newly-published textbook Business Analytics: Applied Modelling and Prediction with SAGE Publications Ltd.

Co-founder, AI-Powered Schools

Luka Perkovic is a seasoned leader in tech education, with over a decade of experience across K-12, higher education, and corporate training. As the co-founder of AI-Powered Schools, Luka has been instrumental in bringing industry-focused AI and data curricula into classrooms, ensuring that students gain essential, real-world tech skills. His influence extends to MBA programs, where he teaches data management and visual analytics.

As a Tableau Academic Ambassador and the leader of the Memphis Tableau User Group, Luka is dedicated to equipping both students and professionals with the in-demand skills needed for today’s tech landscape. Based in Memphis, he continues to drive educational innovation, developing programs that bridge the gap between industry and academia.

Performance Data Senior Analyst, UK Sports Institute

Mo has worked in analytics for over a decade and currently works with elite sports and practitioners, helping them use their data to improve athlete performances and keep their athletes healthy. He is also a Tableau Public Ambassador and co-leads the London Tableau User Group, the new Sports Tableau User Group, and the #SportsVizSunday community initiative.

Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes Business School

Rachel is a Senior Lecturer at Oxford Brookes Business School. Her research focuses on data analytics in Business and financial management, and the application of data analytics and big data in business studies, with a special interest in the context of hospitality, tourism and events sectors.

BI Enablement Director, JLL

Sarah has worked in a variety of analytical and consulting positions over the past 12 years and is passionate about data-focused user enablement, user experience and enabling organisations to embrace a modern data culture.

Consultant, The Information Lab

Will once saved a company £400k with one chart, and since then he's been hooked on using Tableau & AI to bring insights to more people. Will co-leads the AI + Tableau user group, won Iron Viz in 2022, and recently celebrated his 10th year using Tableau.

Data Scientist, Spotify UK

Zainab Ayodimeji is a data scientist based in the UK with experience in tech, consulting, energy and fintech. Her expertise in data visualisation, metric science, statistical analysis, as well as communicating insights effectively has consistently driven impactful outcomes for businesses.

As an active voice in the data visualisation community, Zainab has spoken at multiple events and is currently a Tableau Public Ambassador. Additionally, she co-leads the London Tableau User Group, further showcasing her commitment to the data community.

Outside of work, Zainab likes to play action-adventure video games. She occasionally watches football and enjoys listening to music.