
Data Leaders Executive Lounge
An exclusive, invitation only network where data leaders engage in unfiltered discussions, tackle real industry challenges and experience unique, money can't buy experiences. No pitches. No PowerPoints. Just conversations that matter.
Where the Real Conversations Happen
In a world flooded with sales pitches, recycled presentations and staged panels, the Data Leaders Executive Lounge stands apart.
This is no ordinary industry event. It’s an exclusive, invitation only network where the most influential minds in data come together to discuss the real challenges shaping our industry.
No PowerPoints. No corporate spin. Just open, candid discussions under Chatham House Rules, fuelled by shared experiences, expert insights and maybe some alcohol.
Exclusive
Unfiltered
Unmissable
The next data leaders executive lounge is on the 8th May, 2025
DataIQ Lifetime Achievement Winner
Lee Fulmer
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It’s a great privilege to have longtime lounge member Lee share his insights. Lee has one of the most extensive careers in Data, former head of Data at UBS, current chair of the Bank of England Data Transformation board and advisor to OpenUK. In 2024 he was the recipient of the DataIQ Lifetime Achievement Award. Strap in this will be a good one!
Founder 'AI for the rest of us'
Hannah Foxwell

Former Data Program lead at Tesco, Hannah has been involved in a raft of huge enterprise projects that moved international markets for the retailer. In recent years she has founded the ‘AI for the rest of us’ conference to break down the jargon, quash the rumours and dispel the fear so we can embrace AI.
Expert Data Talks
The last edition of the Data Leaders Executive Lounge, welcomed Lee Fulmer, former Chief Data Officer at UBS and Hannah Foxwell , Tesco alumni and founder of 'AI for the rest of us' conference.
Topic
AI Readiness: With Eden Smith set to release their report on AI readiness, last month’s Data Leaders Executive Lounge was a deep dive into the hype around AI and the no BS approach needed to avoid being sucked into an expensive mistake. It was a classic!
About the Data Leaders Executive Lounge
Established in 2017, the Data Leaders Executive Lounge has brought together 300+ data leaders through exclusive virtual and in person events.
Each event kicks off with a vibrant tasting experience, setting the stage for an engaging knowledge sharing session led by industry experts.
Hosted by Cloudaeon's Dan Harris in collaboration with Eden Smith, this people led networking space is designed for passionate data leaders, eager to learn, connect and share their data stories. Warts and all.
Previous Lounge Highlights
Where data leaders connect, challenge ideas and shape the future. No sales. No slides. No record. Just unfiltered conversations and exclusive experiences.