Data is the new oil—but without proper observability, organizations often miss opportunities for growth and efficiency. In this light talk, I will introduce the concept of data observability and explain how it can be leveraged to drive economic growth by ensuring reliable, trustworthy data across an organization’s systems.

Data observability refers to the comprehensive monitoring of your data pipeline’s health, quality, and performance. By implementing data observability, organizations can spot issues early, improve decision-making, and optimize their use of data, leading to better business outcomes and overall economic growth.

In this session, I’ll break down how data observability transforms messy, siloed, and error-prone data into a reliable asset that can fuel smarter business strategies. We’ll explore the key pillars of data observability—monitoring, alerting, tracing, and governance—and I’ll share examples of how these principles help organizations reduce costly errors, optimize resources, and uncover new growth opportunities.

This talk is for anyone interested in using data to drive business success, from tech professionals to business leaders. It’s designed to be accessible, insightful, and light—leaving attendees with a clearer understanding of how data observability can enhance decision-making and economic impact.