"It's great to be here with like-minded people."

As Head of Data Technologies at Shell Netherlands, Tekin Mentes knows better than anyone what it takes to get value from data and technology. During his talk at Data Expo, he took the audience through Shell's approach around data analytics, technology trends and most importantly, how to make a real impact with it as an organization. "Don't focus on an IT push, but on the demand from the business. That's where the real power of data lies."

Tekin experienced Data Expo as a place full of energy, knowledge and commitment. The contact with peers, the substantive questions afterwards and the chance to learn together made all the difference for him.

"It's great to be here with like-minded people. You feel that the room is really engaged, that people are thinking along and asking questions."

So he strongly encourages other professionals to not only come and listen, but also share their own stories. "The Data Expo is a unique opportunity to bring data people together. I encourage everyone to speak as well as listen."