Big waves of uncertainty are crashing across geopolitics, technology, and culture. AI is reshaping industries, misinformation is pervasive, and trust in data, systems, leaders, companies, and media is wearing thin.

So how do we, as individuals and as a community, respond to these forces with wisdom, compassion, and clarity? More importantly, how do we seize the opportunity to build a better future?

In this keynote, I’ll first urge you to lean into the waves of change, professionally and personally, with skill, resilience, and creativity. I’ll suggest ways to:

• Apply some powerful change management techniques
• Stay grounded during periods of disruption and uncertainty
• Cultivate awareness, acceptance, purpose—and foster trust and community within and beyond our data work
• Influence positive change
• Draw inspiration from those who’ve successfully navigated change

This session offers a fresh perspective on managing change, in your data practice and your life, while inspiring the courage to lean into the waves ahead.

Speaker: Len Silverston

Len Silverston is an acclaimed author, consultant, and speaker with over 40 years of expertise in information systems integration and organizational dynamics. Internationally recognized as a thought leader in data modeling, data management, and human-centric information strategies, he has fundamentally transformed how organizations approach data and collaboration.

His groundbreaking "The Data Model Resource Book" series, rated #12 on the Computer Literacy Best Seller List and translated into multiple languages, presents over 230 reusable, holistic data models that have become essential resources for data professionals worldwide. Beyond his published works, Silverston has been a respected columnist and a sought-after international conference speaker.

A distinguished professional, Silverston has been honored with both the DAMA International Professional Achievement Award and the DAMA Community Award. Through his company, Universal Mindful, LLC, he provides comprehensive training and consulting services that leverage an extensive methodology of organizational change management and human behavior tools to enhance productivity and results.

He is also a fully ordained Zen priest and life coach. He provides training, coaching, corporate mindfulness workshops, and retreats through his organization, 'Zen With Len'.