Room 050
Tuesday June 24th 2025
14.10 – 15.40
Why Data Science?
This interactive workshop will provide you with a structured roadmap to enable you to transition into a data science career, focusing on essential skills, tools and real-world applications.
Why should you be interested in data science?
High Demand: Companies across all industries are seeking data-savvy professionals.
Lucrative Salaries: Data science roles offer competitive pay.
Endless Opportunities: Solve real-world problems using data-driven insights.
Who Should Attend?
This discussion is perfect for professionals looking to pivot their careers, students exploring data science, and anyone passionate about leveraging data to drive impact. This includes:
Professionals seeking a career pivot into data science
Individuals with backgrounds in adjacent fields like IT, engineering, or academia
Students or graduates looking to enter the field of data science
Please note: To be considered for a workshop place you MUST already have an approved place at The Festival of Genomics and Biodata.
Participants will leave the workshop with: