30th April 2025
Showcasing Northern Ireland as a leader in AI-driven global innovation
Big Data New York is an exciting new spin-off of the renowned Big Data Belfast conference, designed to position Northern Ireland as a global leader in data innovation and technology.
Places at this event are limited – if you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Richard Willis richard@aboutblankcreative.com or use form below.
Big Data New York 2025 Sponsors and Stakeholders
Key themes
Data-Driven Innovation
Investment Opportunities
Overcoming Market Challenges
Collaboration and Partnership
Policy and Trade Alignment
Talent Development and Retention
Speakers 2025
Keith Farley
SVP of Individual Benefits
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In 2019 Keith moved to Belfast, where he established Aflac Northern Ireland – now a company with more than 170 IT and Cyber Security professionals. In 2023, Keith moved back to the US for his current role, where he leads a team of more than 2000 people driving growth and customer experience.
A graduate of Auburn University and Queen’s University Belfast, Keith’s professional experience has also included work with Stanley Black & Decker, The Coca-Cola Company and Reuters.”
Stephen McCabe
Executive Director (Interim) for Momentum One Zero
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Before this, Stephen was Head of Project Delivery, responsible for managing multiple workstreams of activity to ensure the successful delivery of the Momentum One Zero project. His background cuts across the negotiation and set up of complex innovation projects with private sector and government, evidence-based policy development, and hands-on research.
Jane McCooey
Executive Director and Chief of Staff to the Chief Information Officer of Enterprise Technology & Services at Morgan Stanley
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Jane is the Founder & CEO of Women with Ambition (“WWA”), a professional network for Irish and Irish-American women in NY. WWA provides a space for women of all industries to connect more deeply and form a meaningful network, with aspirations to grow across the US. WWA’s offerings include a peer mentorship program, large networking events, and opportunities to learn from expert guest speakers through its special “Speaker Series” and unique “Education Series”. It has pioneered the WWA Female Founder Expo which draws both Irish and US entrepreneurs, and a Golf Society.
Jane is a current Fellow for the Centre of Democracy & Peace Building Leadership Fellowship, which brings together political, business, and civic leaders in support of the peace process and to enhance the prosperity of Northern Ireland.
Jane is the Global Ambassador for AwakenAngels, the first and only all-island of Ireland women-led investment syndicate with the aim of democratizing angel investing for women in female founded businesses. Jane serves as Co-Chair of the Young Partners Board of Irish American Partnership and is the Founder of Liberty Gaels Camogie Club.
An Armagh native, Jane studied Law with French Law at University College Dublin and Université Toulouse Capitole, a Master of Law at Cambridge University, and an Executive MBA with Quantic School of Business. Before moving to New York in 2013, Jane worked in Brussels, at the European Commission and global law firm, Freshfields, qualifying as a Solicitor of England & Wales.
Jane was an honoree of the Irish Echo Community Champion Award 2022, and was an honoree of Irish America Business 100 2023 and 2024, Irish America Wall Street 50 2023 and 2024, and Irish America Legal 100 2023. She was awarded the “Women of Ireland” 2025 Community Leadership Award by New York Irish Center. Most recently, Jane was shortlisted as 2025 International Irish Businesswoman of the Year for the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards. She lives in Weehawken, New Jersey, with her husband, Michael McGuinness, and wheaten terrier puppy, Jim.
Big Data New York promises to be a transformative event, creating new opportunities for investment, collaboration, and innovation while cementing Northern Ireland’s position as a leader in the global digital economy.
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About Analytics Engines
Analytics Engines’ mission
Our mission is to become the trusted data analytics partner to international customers across industry and the public sector. We are delighted to be able to once again curate and present the 10th annual Big Data Belfast Conference at the ICC Belfast.
Big Data Belfast 2024
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Positioning NI as a leader in AI-driven global innovation: Big Data New York
This conference will explore the cutting-edge advancements in AI, from machine learning applications to real-world industry adoption, while showcasing Northern Ireland’s leadership in AI-driven innovation.
Big Data Belfast is presented by Analytics Engines
Analytics Engines are a team of experienced Data Scientists, Engineers and Industry-Leading Experts with a unique approach to developing Accelerated Data Solutions that deliver value and insights.