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Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

  • 1.  Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 01-30-2026 01:16

    Hello,

    Wanted to checkin if folks are interested in a webinar/firesight chat or panel discussion about how data analytics is evolving in the industry with he introduction of AI tools and how does the adoption look like realistically for the leadership when relying on AI results for decision making ?

    Looking for potential collaboration !

    Thanks,

    Ritish



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    Ritish Chugh
    Sr Analytics Engineer
    Airbnb
    Seattle WA
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  • 2.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 01-30-2026 14:40

    This is a fantastic idea, I would love to participate!



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    Marianna Vydrevich
    Manager, Operations Research and Network Optimization
    GAF
    Cedar Knolls NJ
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  • 3.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 01-30-2026 18:30

    Thanks for resonating @Marianna Vydrevich. @Tracy Cahall can you help point us in the right direction to help organize a session ?



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    Ritish Chugh
    Sr Analytics Engineer
    Airbnb
    Seattle WA
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  • 4.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 01-31-2026 01:03

    It's a much needed area of discussion @Ritish Chugh. Great idea!! I would love to get involved.



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    Samridhi Vats
    Business Analyst
    Amazon
    Bellevue WA
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  • 5.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 01-31-2026 10:15

    Very timely. I'd be interested in participating as well. 



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    Tabish Azeem
    Team Manager, Business Analytics
    Box Inc
    Chicago IL
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  • 6.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-01-2026 01:58

    It is a great idea. I'd love to participate as well!



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    Shubha Mishra
    Staff CX Data Scientist
    AppFolio
    Braselton GA
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  • 7.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-01-2026 18:48

    +1

    Would love to participate as well

    Thanks and Regards,

    Ankit Agrawal

    Marketing Strategy - National CRM

    Verizon Communications



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    Ankit Agrawal
    Associate Director - Business Strategy
    Verizon
    Jabalpur
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  • 8.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-02-2026 10:00

    For the past few years, the Practice Section of INFORMS has held monthly Happy Hours on the last Friday of each month.  Your topic fits well within the kinds of discussions we have had in the past.  We are looking for someone to organize them for 2026.  Information about our last one in 2025 can be found here:

    https://connect.informs.org/practice/events/virtual-happy-hour

    If you're interested in taking this on, contact the Practice Section officers, found here: 
    https://connect.informs.org/practice/about-us/officers



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    -Irv Lustig
    Optimization Principal
    Princeton Consultants
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  • 9.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-02-2026 13:56

    Hi Ritish, that is good and would like to participate 



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    Isaac Kojo Donkoh
    Student
    WorldQuant University
    Ghana
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  • 10.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-04-2026 14:17

    This is a wonderful idea and would like to participate in it as well . 
    we can probably have multiple sessions or series too . Happy to help in organizing and participating.

    Regards

    Deepti



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    Deepti Bahel
    Senio BI Engineer
    VigourSoft Global Solutions
    San Jose CA
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  • 11.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-05-2026 08:48

    This would be a terrific fireside chat, also interested in participating/helping. 



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    Sara McHugh-Grant
    Data Engineer
    Main Line Health
    Radnor PA
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  • 12.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-06-2026 15:30

    +1
    Great initiative and timely.
    I'd be interested and willing to contribute.
    Please let me know the next steps.

    Thanks



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    Bhubalan Mani
    Lead - Supply Chain Technology & Analytics
    Garmin International, Inc.
    Olathe KS
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  • 13.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-13-2026 21:30

    Thanks everyone for your interest and suggestions!  The INFORMS practice section committee is working on a session at the end of Feb, will keep y'all posted on the registration link. 



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    Ritish Chugh
    Sr Analytics Engineer
    Airbnb
    Seattle WA
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  • 14.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-16-2026 21:56

    Great initiative! Would love to participate or help facilitate organizing



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    [Chinmoy] [Mohapatra]
    [Senior Research Scientist]
    [Amazon]
    [Bellevue] [WA]
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  • 15.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-17-2026 14:10

    Hi @Ritish Chugh,

    This is a great initiative. I have been working in data analytics and AI space for some years now. I am confident to contribute in a meaninful way as a panelist on topics pertaining to application of data analytics and AI. How it impacts and shapes current business trends and leadership ideas is an interesting extension to the topic.

    Please let me know if I could contribute as a panelist. Maybe even co-host sometime! 

    Best Regards,
    Shalmali



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    Shalmali Joshi
    Senior Advanced Analytics Analyst
    Elevance Health
    Atlanta GA
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  • 16.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-18-2026 16:04

    Hi all, we have a Practice Section Networking Happy Hour planned on this topic for Feb 27, 4pm ET. Hope all of you can join for a meaningful discussion. 

    Please register using this link!



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    Tabish Azeem
    Team Manager, Business Analytics
    Box Inc
    Chicago IL
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  • 17.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-19-2026 13:58

    Hi Ritish, This is a great initiative and timely topic! I work on enabling AI driven analytics and decision systems at Microsoft. 

    Happy to contribute and share insights on enterprise adoption. 



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    Sandeep Prakash
    Senior Product Manager
    Microsoft
    Seattle WA
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  • 18.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-20-2026 00:18

    Hi Folks! Thanks for your interest and patience! Please sign up for Practice Section Networking Happy Hour on Friday, Feb 27th at 4PM ET! Look forward to a thought provoking discussion on best practices and examples for adoption of AI in the industry. See y'all there!



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    Ritish Chugh
    Sr Analytics Engineer
    Airbnb
    Seattle WA
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  • 19.  RE: Firesight chat/ panel discussion/ webinar on data analytics in Industry in 2026

    Posted 02-20-2026 00:21

    This s a great opportunity to learn from the great minds. I can't wait to join!



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    Timothy Enimil Ashun
    Clarkson University
    Shama
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