The ubiquitous introduction of electronic devices and information technologies has generated tremendous volumes of diverse information, i.e. Big Data. This phenomenon has engendered new opportunities for forecasting and statistical analysis and is already exerting a strong influence on strategic decision making by both businesses and governments. What are the advantages and risks involved in using Big Data? Is further regulation of Big Data needed, and how can the security of personal data be ensured?
Moderator:
Alan Thompson ,
Director, Department of International Financial Integration, International Investment Bank (IIB)
Panellists
Clemens Blum ,
Executive Vice-President Industry, Member of Executive Committee, Schneider Electric
Alexander Zharov ,
Head, Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor)
Sergey Kalugin ,
President, Rostelecom
Sergey Kravchenko ,
President, Boeing Russia/CIS
Steve Crown ,
Vice-President, Microsoft
Alexey Ponomarenko ,
Chairman, Russian Association of Statisticians
Anna Serebryanikova ,
Chief Operating Officer, MegaFon
Alexander Surinov ,
Head, Federal State Statistics Service
Igor Shchegolev ,
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
Evgeny Yasin ,
Academic Supervisor, National Research University Higher School of Economics