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F1 Data Delivery & AI for Developers Panel — August 2026

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See how Formula 1 delivery lessons can help data teams move faster, then hear a candid Bristol panel on how AI is changing 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 speed

In “What F1 Taught Me About Delivery Speed: How Data Teams Can Move at Lightspeed,” Ed Ritchie will draw on two years supporting a Formula 1 team to explain why capable teams can remain busy without shipping quickly.

Rather than focusing on new technology, Ed will examine the delays hidden between tasks: handovers, competing priorities, missing data and rigid interpretations of job roles or systems. He will share personal stories and the strategy he used to eliminate much of that waiting, covering:

  • Why “everyone’s flat out” and “nothing’s shipping” can describe the same underlying problem
  • How project time disappears in the gaps between pieces of work
  • Why fast-moving colleagues often look beyond formal job titles
  • Why technical skill alone does not determine delivery speed
  • What teams can change immediately without adopting new technology

Ed runs Ritchie BI, a consultancy helping manufacturers use data to improve performance and profitability. Alongside his Formula 1 work, he has delivered projects for manufacturers including luxury yacht builder Sunseeker International, with an emphasis on data quality, upstream processes and the operational changes that turn analysis into value.

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