Around 5% of the UK tech workforce is Black, and that figure drops closer to 3% in senior roles. At the same time, every industry is being rebuilt around data and AI, and the people who understand that shift are the ones getting promoted, retained, and paid for it. This session gets honest about what a credible pivot into data actually takes, whether you're just starting out or 30 years into your career. Hear exactly which skills employers are asking for right now, how to turn genuine interest into something a hiring manager takes seriously, and why no technical background is needed to begin, just the will to keep going.