Edmonton Data Society - How Snowflake Enables Real-World Data Workflows (+ Data For Good!)
We're thrilled to bring you another evening of insight, learning, and great conversation. This time we're diving into the world of modern data workflows with a practical, real-world lens via Snowflake. We'll also hear a brief introduction to Data for Good and the civic work they're doing.
Event Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Location: Singhmar Centre for Learning-SCFL, Room 3-071, 10215 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6, Canada
Schedule:
Doors Open: 5:30 – 6:00
Organizer's Presentation: 6:00 – 6:05
Main Presentation: 6:05 – 6:45
Networking: 6:45 – 8:00
Main Presentation: How Snowflake Enables Real-World Data Workflows: A Public Sector and Consulting Perspective
Speaker: Yogesh Kumar
Public sector organizations rely on trusted, reliable, and timely data to support decision-making, yet data often exists across multiple systems, teams, and processes. This session explores how Snowflake can help enable modern data workflows by serving as a scalable foundation for data ingestion, transformation, modelling, and reporting.
Using a public sector-inspired example, the presentation will walk through the journey from business challenge to solution architecture, demonstrating how Snowflake components such as Snowpipe, External Tables, Virtual Warehouses, and ELT workflows work together to support analytics and reporting. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how Snowflake fits into the modern data stack and how well-designed data workflows can ultimately support better business and policy decisions.
Lightning Talk: Data for Good Civic Signals Introduction A 10-minute overview of Data for Good and what they offer.
About Our Speaker — Yogesh Kumar Yogesh is a data professional working in the public sector, with hands-on experience in data analytics, reporting, data engineering, and decision-support solutions. His work focuses on building reliable data workflows that transform information from multiple systems into trusted insights for operational and strategic decision-making. He is passionate about bridging business needs and technology, and enjoys exploring how modern data platforms such as Snowflake can help organizations improve data accessibility, governance, and analytics capabilities.
Our Sponsors
NorQuest College — A valued community partner whose support for learning and skills development helps make events like this possible, in line with their mission to deliver accessible, career-focused education.
KPMG — A generous partner whose investment in the local data community supports professional growth and knowledge sharing, reflecting their broader commitment to advisory excellence and data-driven decision-making.
Closing Remarks Whether you're a seasoned data engineer, an analyst, or just curious about modern data platforms, this is an evening you won't want to miss. Come learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow members of Edmonton's data community. See you there!
Room Reminder: Please note the event is in Room 3-071 of the Singhmar Centre for Learning (SCFL). Give yourself a few extra minutes to find it!