Friday, Oct 24
1:30-2:45 PM
Location: Grand Ballroom
Shayla Rivera invites us to expand the passion for data inward—toward the most powerful dataset we each carry: our own story.
We are often told to look only ahead—plan the future, leave the past behind. Yet our lived experiences are rich with information, knowledge, resilience, and triumphs waiting to be rediscovered. By revisiting our stories with fresh perspective, acceptance, and even humor, we uncover the true evidence of our strength and the pearls of wisdom that can re-energize us, spark new ideas and that we can now share with others.
She will show how, just as analytics reveals hidden insights in data, reflecting on our stories can refresh our outlook and reignite our creativity. This is where innovation begins—not only in the models we build, but in the meaning we make from the narratives that have shaped us.
