2026-2027 Qlik Luminary Program applications are open!
QLIK LUMINARY PROGRAM
The Qlik Luminary Program Celebrates the Voices Building What’s Next
Luminaries are leaders at the forefront of innovation, working across Qlik’s latest product capabilities. They play an active role in shaping the future of Qlik, contributing real-world insight, influencing product direction, and championing Qlik through community advocacy.

The Luminary Program brings together customer leaders who are not just advocating for change, but building it. From modern data platforms to AI-driven innovation, Luminaries demonstrate how to turn data into action, accelerate outcomes, and shape what comes next.
Application: Qlik Luminary Program
Currently accepting nominations for the 2026-2027 Qlik Luminary Program! Applications are open June 1 - July 6, 2026. Submit your nomination:
What Luminaries gain and contribute
As a Luminary, you gain unique access, influence, and opportunities to grow your impact, while contributing your expertise to shape the future of data, analytics, and AI.
Access & Insight: Exclusive engagements and briefings with Executive, R&D, Product Management, and other Qlik teams.
Influence: Preview opportunities and a direct route into roadmap conversations with product teams.
Community: Connection with a global network of Luminary peers- collaborating, sharing insights, andsolving problems together.
Visibility: Featured profile on Qlik.com, digital badges and a platform to build your personal brand and professional influence.
Perks: VIP perks, major discounts and special Luminary-only activities at Qlik events.
Education: Complimentary access to Qlik training and product licenses.
How can I become a Luminary?
What characterizes a Luminary? We look for at least one of the following:
A willingness to advocate externally on a quarterly basis during the membership year: speaking, writing, peer conversations, industry engagement, and championing Qlik within your own organization.
Active interest in new capabilities, preview participation, and willingness to provide product feedback to Qlik teams.
Practical experience with Qlik’s latest innovations demonstrated through hands-on projects, applied use cases, or experimentation.
Qlik Luminaries
Selected for their track record of advocacy and accomplishments, members of the Qlik Luminary Program are passionate about all things Qlik. We are proud to highlight the following members of the current class.

UNITED STATES
Michael Benassi
VIce President of Enterprise Analytics,United Federal Credit Union

GERMANY
Prodromos Chatziagorakis
Lead Analytics Solutions Architect,Volkswagen Financial Services

JAPAN
Eiji Ikeda
VP, Head of Data Analytics Center,Fujitsu Limited

GERMANY
Mandy Klimt
Data & Analytics Manager,H. & J. Brüggen KG

FRANCE
Jean-François Monier
Chief Data Scientist,Aesio Mutuelle

UNITED STATES
Steve Moyal
Senior Director, Commercial Analytics and Forecasting,Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

JAPAN
Tsutomu Ogawa
Manager Chief Engineer,Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

UNITED KINGDOM
Vivienne Parsons
Senior Management Information Analyst,South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

UNITED KINGDOM
Tanya Quelch
Associate Director,Head of Knowledge Share and Transformation, Broadway Malyan

UNITED STATES
Deepak Vadithala
Executive Director,JPMorgan Chase





































































