Analysts 2049: Redefining the role of the Analyst in the age of AI
Discover how AI and dbt’s Semantic Layer are transforming analysts into curators of trusted logic and scalable insights.
In this session, you’ll learn how dbt’s Semantic Layer and MCP Server enable safe, AI-powered access to data through natural language interfaces. As business users start exploring data conversationally, the analyst role is evolving—from writing queries to curating trusted logic, guiding usage, and enabling scalable self-service.
We’ll break down what this shift looks like and how dbt helps analysts stay at the center of decision-making.
Speakers:
- Alex Talbott, Senior Data Analyst at dbt Labs
- Dave Connors, Product Manager at dbt Labs