Safe Software’s Peak of Data & AI (The Peak) conference is just around the corner, and we are delighted to release the full agenda of breakout talks and keynote plenary sessions taking place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Seattle, Washington between May 6-8, 2025!
This year’s conference will bring together FME customers, partners and like-minded technology enthusiasts for a week of networking, sharing ideas and discussing real-world data challenges. At Safe Software, we are also excited to be launching the latest groundbreaking advancements regarding the FME product for the very first time at the event during the first day’s plenary sessions. We can’t wait to highlight FME’s All-Data, Any-AI capabilities, as well as share the vision for the endless future possibilities.
The Peak of Data & AI Agenda Highlights
Tuesday, May 6 – the first official day of The Peak conference, will feature a host of pre-conference training sessions led by FME experts, covering insightful topics such as FME & AI, FME Form Best Practices and Getting Started with Augmented Reality. These sessions are designed to build your confidence in using FME, with courses tailored to beginners and existing users, so don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to level up your proficiency or start building your knowledge foundation!
After lunch, we invite all of our attendees to officially kick-off The Peak with a welcome from our team, who will provide a full overview of what to expect from this year’s conference. This will be followed by a host of keynote speeches from guest keynote speakers, Mark Sanborn (best-selling author of The Fred Factor), and Jessie Hamlin, a GIS specialist doing inspiring humanitarian work with the Halo Trust. Day 1’s plenary sessions will end with groundbreaking announcements by Safe Software’s CEO, Don Murray, and a variety of FME experts who will aid him in showcasing these product unveilings.
To end the first day of The Peak, our attendees are invited to join us at the welcome happy hour mixer, a time to network with fellow FME community members and discuss all things data and AI!
Throughout Wednesday, May 7th, and Thursday, May 8th, the conference will host a range of breakout sessions led by FME customers, partners and Safe Software employees. These sessions have been broken down into “topic tracks” based on subject topics and expertise levels.
“The sessions that we’ve created for The Peak of Data and AI are designed to deliver real value to our guests and I am confident that attendees will leave feeling inspired and even more equipped to tackle their challenges with data,” said Don Murray, CEO of Safe Software. “On top of what’s on the official agenda, the Safe Software team is working on product and corporate announcements behind the scenes that we can’t wait to unveil at the event.”
This year’s attendees can choose from a wide selection of GIS-focused, AI-centric and industry-specific talks, highlighting FME use cases presented by dedicated users of our product. Check out our recent blog, 5 Presentations to Watch at The Peak to learn more about some of the fascinating talks we think attendees will love.
What Else to Expect at The Peak
In addition to an array of workshops and partner presentations, this year’s Peak of Data & AI conference will also feature some exciting plenary sessions to conclude the event on Thursday. These include a guest keynote speech from Brian Evergreen, author and AI thought leader, an inspiring ‘FME-for-Good’ story delivered by Hillary Palmer of Dewberry, and an exciting overview of how FME has aided a massive German grid expansion project, from Rupert Kellerbauer and Ivstan Sille of TenneT Tso Gmbh. These are sessions that attendees won’t want to miss!
For any patrons who may be visiting Seattle from afar, and may be interested in what the city has to offer outside the conference, check out our blog on 10 things to do in Seattle, which includes top tourist attractions & places to eat and drink, all within a short distance from the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Be sure to check out the full agenda for information on individual sessions and workshops. To find out more about how you can be a part of this year’s conference, visit our Peak of Data & AI website for more information, and reserve your spot today!
