Business Analytics Summit

Transforming Today: The Future of Business Analytics with AI

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
LaRose Digital Theatre
Koury Business Center

About the Event

Elon Business Analytics Day is a signature event bringing together industry leaders, academics, and students to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the business world. This year’s theme highlights how AI is changing business now and what skills organizations value most.

Participants will gain invaluable insights into how AI is shaping industries and discover the critical role of mentorship in fostering skills, leadership, and collaboration in the evolving world of business analytics.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from Experts: Engage with AI and analytics professionals who are shaping the future of business.
  • Discover Innovation: See AI solutions in action, from startups to multinational corporations.
  • Connect with Mentors: Participate in mentorship sessions designed to guide students and young professionals in their career journey.
  • Network: Build connections with industry leaders, faculty, and peers passionate about the power of AI and analytics.

Schedule of Event

Event Highlights

  • Interactive student workshops on AI and career success in analytics
  • Business Analytics Challenge sponsored by Crumbl, showcasing student innovation
  • Networking lunch with employers including Labcorp, Bank of America, Red Ventures, SAS, RTI International and Charlestowne Hotels
  • Student poster session highlighting research and applied analytics projects
  • Industry panel on Analytics in Hospitality featuring leaders from Charlestowne Hotels, Siemens Healthineers, Bank of America and more

9:00–10:00 AM — Check-in and Registration (KoBC Hallway)

Arrive early, pick up your badge, and meet peers and employers.

9:30–10:15 AM — Student Workshop 1: AI with SAS (LaRose Digital Theatre)

Facilitator: Danny Modlin, Senior Analytical Training Consultant at SAS, Elon alumnus
Fast-start fundamentals for using AI and machine learning in analytics projects, with a short demo and simple exercises.

10:30–11:15 AM — Student Workshop 2: Business Analytics and Career Success (LaRose Digital Theatre)

Facilitators: Lisa Thaller, Corporate Learning Facilitator at IBM & Richard Pro, President & Chief Analytics & Strategy Advisor at VRINetics

How to translate analytics skills into impact at work. Practical tips for projects, communication and early career growth.

11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Career Event and Student Poster Session

  • Career Event (KoBC Atrium): Meet representatives from Labcorp, Bank of America, Red Ventures, SAS, RTI International and Charlestowne Hotels.
  • Student Poster Session (LaRose Digital Theatre): Posters from COA projects and Business Analytics classes.

1:00–2:00 PM — Business Analytics Challenge (LaRose Digital Theatre)

Data and prize sponsored by Crumbl, a student-focused competition showcasing innovative analytics solutions.

2:00–3:00 PM — Panel Discussion: Analytics Driving Business Transformation

A conversation with industry leaders on how analytics is reshaping decision-making, innovation and customer engagement across sectors from travel and hospitality to entertainment, banking and finance.

  • Johnathan Capps, Charlestowne Hotels
  • Neil Biehn, Siemens Healthineers
  • John Wimmer, Xanterra
  • Danielle Nashold, Bank of America
  • Loren Gold, Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau

Concluding remarks after the discussion.