This Virtual Predictive Business Analytics, Forecasting & Planning Conference is a comprehensive program of speakers and panel discussion uncovering the best practices and latest advancements in predictive analytics for business forecasting. We'll cover using new sources of data, methods, tools, talent management approaches, and more to become confident with our decision making and business plans. Predictive Analytics is revolutionizing our field and opening up new opportunities to add value to our organizations. This event is designed to equip with the skills you need to survive and thrive in the age of Big Data - do not miss it.

Why YOU should Attend:

• Understand how to create a data driven culture in your organization and win
• Learn how to turn Big Data into valuable insights for better operations planning
• Learn how to apply predictive analytics to the S&OP process for maximum impact
• Learn how to use social media, point-of-sale (POS), syndicated data, and other attributes to predict sales
• Gain knowledge on emerging technology tools for predictive analytics & business forecasting that are making organizations more profitable
• Learn how to optimize inventory and customer service through improved business analytics
• See the significant financial benefits that can result from improving the analytics capabilities within your organization
• Learn how to mitigate risk through predictive analytics
• And much more

This workshop will provide practical tips to incorporate into your own organization, where you’ll learn to leverage the cutting-edge of analytics technology. We will focus on data science applications for forecasting and best practices using Python. Recent advances in forecasting, often called Predictive Analytics techniques, involve the use of Big Data, including analysis of textual data like that created by social media (Facebook etc.). In this workshop, you will fully develop and script your own analytics solutions while simultaneously learning Python and its capabilities. This ½ day masterclass will be especially helpful for demand planners and forecasters looking to implement the latest advancements and next-level techniques.

The Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning – IBF is a membership organization recognized worldwide as the premier full-service provider of demand planning, forecasting, business analytics, S&OP education, benchmarking research, training, certification, world-class conferences, and advisory services. Since 1981, the IBF has been helping businesses improve their forecasting and planning performance in an effort to enhance growth, optimize supply chains, and improve their bottom line. It has been said that no other organization on the globe has as much depth in its educational content for Demand Planning & Forecasting as IBF.

Having some of the world’s most well known global companies as its members, the IBF is constantly finding and disseminating better ways to manage demand, improve organizational efficiency, and company performance. By becoming an IBF member, you can ensure that you stay current with proven best practices, link with global professionals facing similar challenges, ascend in your career, and bring your organization to best-in-class levels in performance. The IBF is a pioneer in developing a Demand Planning, Forecasting, and S&OP Certification program that can help boost your credentials, as well as, give management greater confidence in its people. The IBF is known for two levels of certification: Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF®) and Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF®).

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. This registration is on an individual basis and therefore covers only one person.
2. Any materials delivered by IBF in reference to this Online session are for personal use only.
3. The Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning - IBF, reserves the right to substitute, eliminate, and/or reschedule sessions and speakers if necessary.
4. Payment: Payment in full is required prior to the scheduled date of IBF event. Unless payment is received before the start of the scheduled event, your registration will be canceled.
5. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing a minimum of 15 days prior to the IBF event. No credits or refunds will be given after that time. If you have received training material for the event, then regardless of time before the event, no refunds will be given. Furthermore, if your package includes IBF Membership, membership is non-refundable. Therefore any approved refunds that include IBF Membership will be returned minus IBF Membership at the advertised price.
6. For event packages that include IBF membership, registrants will be billed annually for each member. Membership can be cancelled at any time by unselecting membership renewal on your IBF profile.