Paul Mansz of Ambir Technology estimates it could be worth in the tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars as companies struggle with sifting through all the data that's available these days before they can make a decision.
Saint John M-P Rodney Weston says a lot is happening under the radar in Saint John.
The conference will be examining how data science can help improve patient outcomes while, at the same time, be cost effective.
The C-E-O of NB Power Gaetan Thomas will be taking part in another session on energy and the smart grid entitled "What can be measure, can be managed".