The Father of Data Warehousing, Bill Inmon, Joins the World-Wide Data Vault Consortium (WWDVC) 2026 as a Special Guest
DataVaultAlliance is thrilled to announce that William “Bill” Inmon, the Father of Data Warehousing, will be joining us as a special guest at WWDVC 2026!
For decades, Bill Inmon’s influence has shaped the very foundation of data management and analytics as we know them today. His pioneering work introduced the concept of the data warehouse, a revolutionary idea that transformed how organizations store, manage, and use data to make better decisions.
A Living Legend in the Data World
Bill Inmon’s legacy spans decades of innovation, authorship, and thought leadership. He has written dozens of books and hundreds of articles that have educated generations of data professionals. His concepts, like the Corporate Information Factory and the Data Warehouse Bus Architecture – set the stage for modern data architectures, including today’s data lakes, lakehouses, and beyond.
He’s also the founder of Forest Rim Technology, where he continues to innovate in the field of textual analytics and unstructured data processing, proving that even after decades, his mind remains as sharp and forward-thinking as ever.
A Rare Opportunity to Learn from the Best
WWDVC 2026 attendees will have the extraordinary opportunity to hear directly from Bill Inmon, engage with him during the week and our Wednesday panel session, and gain insights from his unmatched perspective on where the data industry is headed next. Whether you’re a long-time data warehouse practitioner or new to the field, this is a moment you won’t want to miss.
