F1 Data Delivery & AI for Developers Panel — August 2026

Discover how Formula 1 delivery lessons can assist data teams in moving faster, followed by a candid panel discussion in Bristol about how AI is transforming developers’ daily work.Taking place on Thursday 20 August 2026, this second-anniversary meetup from the Fabric & Power BI – Bristol User Group brings together two sessions led by members of the local data community. Arrive at 5:45pm for a prompt 6pm start; the event runs until 8:45pm at Ecosurety, 2nd Floor, 4 Colston Avenue, Bristol.## What F1 can teach data teams about speedIn “What F1 Taught Me About Delivery Speed: How Data Teams Can Move at Lightspeed,” Ed Ritchie will draw on two years of support for a Formula 1 team to explain why capable teams can remain busy without delivering quickly.Rather than concentrating on new technology, Ed will explore the delays hidden between tasks: handovers, competing priorities, missing data, and rigid interpretations of job roles or systems. He will share personal experiences and the strategy he employed to eliminate much of that waiting, covering:- Why “everyone’s flat out” and “nothing’s shipping” can describe the same underlying issue- How project time vanishes in the gaps between pieces of work- Why fast-moving colleagues often look beyond formal job titles- Why technical skill alone does not dictate delivery speed- What teams can alter immediately without adopting new technologyEd leads Ritchie BI, a consultancy aiding manufacturers in utilising data to enhance performance and profitability. Alongside his work in Formula 1, he has delivered projects for manufacturers including luxury yacht builder Sunseeker International, focusing on data quality, upstream processes, and the operational changes that transform analysis into value.## AI for developers: reality beyond the hype…Register for this event