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Talk to your Data! How Conversational BI is changing the way we explore data

Join us for a free webinar on Conversational BI on Tuesday, December 16th. Discover how natural language is transforming analytics with Microsoft Fabric Copilot, Databricks Genie, and custom MCP services — and why your data foundation matters more than ever.

Cordeel Group

Cordeel Group is a fully independent family-owned company with 1,800 employees and an annual turnover of more than 940 million euros. Our roots lie in Belgium, but we have since grown into a major European player. We are builders at heart, committed to personal attention, long-term relationships, quality, and service.

Business Analyst Learning Path

At element61, we’ve designed a learning path that combines several complementary trainings to strengthen the core capabilities of every Business Analyst. Completing the introductory training is essential, as it lays the foundation for the skills covered in the program. The two more advanced trainings are highly recommended to further enhance your expertise. This approach allows you to build your skills step by step while supporting your growth into a well-rounded Business Analyst.

Data Analyst Learning Path

At element61, we’ve designed a learning path to develop the core skills every Data Analyst needs. You are required to complete the first three trainings—Dimensional Data Modeling, Introduction to Microsoft Power BI, and Advanced Microsoft Power BI – Report Builders—as they provide the essential foundation and advanced reporting skills needed for this path.

Benoît Decoene

15 years experience - With 14 years of experience in B2B sales for data and technology solutions, Benoît has built a career focused on helping organizations leverage data to drive measurable business value. With a dual academic background combining a Master in Business Engineering (2011) and a Master in Human Resources (2013), Benoît operates at the intersection of business strategy, technology, and data-driven transformation.

Benoît Decoene

15 years experience - Met 14 jaar ervaring in B2B-verkoop van data- en technologieoplossingen heeft Benoît een carrière opgebouwd die gericht is op het helpen van organisaties om data te benutten voor meetbare bedrijfswaarde. Met een dubbele academische achtergrond – een Master in Handelsingenieur (2011) en een Master in Human Resources (2013) – opereert Benoît op het kruispunt van bedrijfsstrategie, technologie en datagedreven transformatie.

Conversational BI

Talk to your Data: How Conversational BI is changing the way we explore data - Key Takeaways Three converging trends are making conversational BI essential: exploding data volumes, ChatGPT-trained user expectations, and rapidly accelerating AI capabilities with dropping costs Organizations can implement conversational BI through Microsoft Copilot for Power BI, Databricks Genie, or custom agents using Model Context Protocol

Mathieu Steyaert

3 months experience - Mathieu obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Risk at Ghent University. He built a solid foundation in financial analytics and risk assessment. During his studies, he gained hands-on consulting experience at 180 Degrees Consulting, where he worked on projects for NGOs and social enterprises, applying data-driven insights to real strategic challenges. Passionate about the intersection of finance and data, he enjoys transforming complex information into actionable business advice.

dataMinds Evening Session: MCP ❤️ Azure & Conversational BI

Join us at the dataMinds Evening Session: "MCP ❤️ Azure: The Real Story & Conversational BI: A comparison between environments and key decisions to be made" on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026, at the element61 offices in Brussels. Food & drinks will be provided.

Mathieu Steyaert

3 months experience - Mathieu behaalde een Master of Business Administration in Finance and Risk aan de Universiteit Gent. Hij bouwde een sterke basis in financiële analyse en risicobeoordeling.