Event Overview: The Tim Jones Tech Hub hosted a 2-hour Data Analytics Hangout to spark insightful discussions about the perception of data and its applications in everyday decision-making. Key Details: • Topic: Can Data Be Boring? • Guest Speaker: Andy Werdin, a renowned Data Strategist| Analytics Consultant| Director of Analytics. • Duration: 2 hours Highlights:

1. Interactive Talk by Andy Werdin: Andy explored how data, often considered mundane, can be transformed into powerful narratives and actionable insights.
2. Engagement Activities: o Real-life examples of exciting data applications in business, sports, and social media and E-Commerce. o Live Q&A session where participants shared perspectives and asked questions about the evolving role of data.
3. Attendance: The event attracted over 15 participants, including students, professionals, and data enthusiasts. Key Takeaways: • Data is never boring when contextualized and visualized effectively. • Creativity in storytelling through data plays a critical role in capturing audience interest. • The importance of blending technical skills with creativity to excel in the analytics field. Impact: Participants left with a renewed appreciation for the dynamic nature of data and how it drives decision-making across industries. Feedback: • 90% of attendees rated the session as "Highly Informative." Conclusion: The Data Analytics Hangout successfully fulfilled its goal of inspiring curiosity and discussion around the relevance of data in our world. Future Plans: The Tech Hub plans to host more such engaging hangouts, with upcoming topics exploring AI in Analytics and Ethics in Data Science. For more details about our events, visit https://roothq.africa/timjonesconsult.