Data and design summit
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What you'll learn
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Join us at Springboard Rise!
Saturday, September 8, 2018 at LinkedIn, San Francisco, CA
Agenda
Learn from industry experts during panels and lightning talks
Connect with career coaches for 1:1 advice and new headshots
Network with students, alumni, mentors, and hiring managers
We’re taking the Springboard community offline!
Travel Tips
Flight information
We recommend flying into and out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is located about 14 mi/22.5 km away from the venue. You can take BART from the airport up to the Montgomery BART station. You can also use a ride-sharing app, such as Uber or Lyft, to travel to and from the airport. First-time users can take advantage of these promo codes: HITTHEROAD for $15 off Uber and 20LYFTPROMO for $20 off Lyft. Taxis and other private shuttle companies are readily available as well. Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC) international airports are also in the area.
Lodging information
We recommend selecting accommodations close to the BART public transit system for easy access to the Springboard office and LinkedIn HQ via the Montgomery Street station.
Airbnb is an online marketplace that allows people to rent affordable and flexible short-term lodging options in private residences. It's a great way to experience the area like a local! If you have a friend or family member who already uses Airbnb, ask them to refer you and both of you will get credit.
The HotelTonight app is also a great way to find last-minute deals on hotels up to one week in advance of your stay. Use LIVETHENIGHT for your first booking to get $15 off.
Location
LinkedIn HQ, 222 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Ketan Nayak
Product Manager
Gautam Tambay
Co-founder and CEO
Aarthi Srinivasan
Director of Product Management
Drishan Arora
Senior Data Scientist
Sudha Ram
Director
INSITE: Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics
Vineet Goel
Data Infrastructure Engineer
Tulsee Doshi
Product Manager
Join us at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 7, at the Springboard office (22 Battery Street) for a welcome reception and a chance to meet some summit attendees before the big day.
We invite you to stay through the weekend to enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer (Check out some options here). We’ll organize some optional fun activities for Sunday, September 9.
When does Springboard Rise take place?
Springboard Rise will take place on Saturday, September 8. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:30 am. The summit will kick off at 9:30 am and run until 4:00 pm, followed by a networking happy hour.
On Friday, September 7, we invite you to join us at the Springboard office for a welcome reception.
Where does Springboard Rise take place?
The all-day Saturday summit will take place at the LinkedIn office in San Francisco (222 2nd Street). The Friday night happy hour will take place at the Springboard office (22 Battery Street).
What do I get with my admission ticket?
You get all-day access to speaker sessions, activities, and networking opportunities at the LinkedIn HQ. The ticket also includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day, as well as admission to the welcome reception the night before.
Can you help me convince my employer to sponsor my trip to the summit?
Of course, we’ll be happy to help! Shoot us a note at events@springboard.com and we’ll send over some materials to make the case.
What is the dress code?
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident! You’ll have an opportunity to take a professional headshot. Our photographer recommends wearing a solid, slightly darker top.
Is there public transportation available to the event?
We recommend using BART to access the Springboard and LinkedIn offices. Both are conveniently located to the Montgomery Street station. You can also get a ride from your location directly to the venue using Uber or Lyft.
Will there be parking at the venue?
There are parking garages located near the venue, though we recommend taking public transportation as the most affordable option.
How can I get a press pass?
Email events@springboard.com with your name, email address, and your publication.
What’s the weather like in San Francisco in September?
Weather is typically warm in San Francisco in September, with highs during the day around 70 ℉/21 ℃ and lows at night around 56 ℉/13 ℃.
Who can I contact with other questions?
Please reach out to events@springboard.com with any questions and we’ll respond within 24 hours.
Saturday, September 8, 2018
8:30 am - 9:30 am:
9:30 am - 10:15 am:
10:30 am - 11:15 am:
11:30 am - 12:15 pm:
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm:
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm:
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm:
Registration & Breakfast
Welcoming Remarks & Keynote
Data Science Session:
Communicating with Stakeholders: Influencing business decisions based on data
UX Design Session:
Lunch & Career Fair
Career Session: Think like a recruiter to get discovered on LinkedIn
Trials and Triumphs: Alumni Share Their Stories
Women in Tech Panel
Networking & Happy Hour
UX Design Session:
- Fairness in Machine Learning
- Using Data Science for Predictive Analytics
- Current Trends in AI: Combination of Statistical and Knowledge-based Approaches
UX Design Lightning Talks:
- How Dropbox Designs Delightful Products
- UX is Gold: Why Understanding Business is Becoming a Key Part of UX
Data Science Session:
How to Build an Online Community
- Soft-skills for UX Designers
- Telling Stories with Data
- Designing for Influence
Data Science Lightning Talks:
Ideation Crash Course
Future of Machine Learning
Data Science Session:
All About R
UX Design Lightning Talks:
Career Lightning Talks:
- From Freelance to Full-time: Making the Transition
- How to build a personal brand that is significant (statistically)
- The Mindset for your New Career
Ryan Welsh
Founder and CEO
Henry Modisett
Design Lead
Rajiv Bhat
Sr. VP, Data Sciences and Marketplace
Kylea Parker
Product Designer
Diego Mendes
Head of Data Science
Designer
Joe Gallagher
Mansha Mahtani
Data Scientist
Leon Barnard
Educator, Writer, Designer
Albert Chen
Staff Data Scientist
Andre Martins
Product Manager + UX Consultant
Rich Majerus
Springboard Mentor and DataCamp Instructor
Megan Witmer
UX Researcher
Joann Wu
Senior Director of Consumer Design
Lou Zhang
Data Scientist
Brian Xu
Data scientist for Economic Graph
Ali Rushdan Tariq
Senior Product Designer
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