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Data & AI Leaders Summit

Sept. 21-23 | Shaping the Future of Enterprise AI

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3 Days of Enterprise-Grade Insight with Measurable Outcomes

AI ambition is everywhere. Sustainable, governed, ROI-enabled AI is not.

This three-day summit is designed for enterprise technology and business leaders who are responsible for turning AI potential into operational reality.

Across strategy, governance, value realization, and data foundations, you’ll gain the frameworks, peer insights, and execution models required to scale AI responsibly—and profitably. Showcase your expertise with a TDWI Leadership Certificate for each day you attend.

Day 1

AI and Governance Strategy:

Align your AI ambitions with the guardrails, frameworks, and change management strategies your enterprise needs to scale responsibly.

Day 2

Delivering AI Solutions with ROI:

Learn how leading organizations are proving AI value with ROI frameworks, real-world use cases, and emerging architectures—from RAG to agentic AI.

Day 3

Data Foundations for AI Success:

Your AI is only as good as your data. Assess your data readiness and build the platform capabilities required to power AI at enterprise scale.

Summit Agenda

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Explore the three-day agenda structured to help you move from strategic alignment and governance to measurable value delivery, and ultimately to the data and platform foundations required to scale AI across the enterprise.

Attend one, two, or all three days, co-located with the TDWI Transform conference.


Track Key:
 Agenda Highlights Breaks/Lunch
 NonClick Strategy Summit
 Strategy Summit
Monday, September 21, 2026
TIME EVENT
Monday
1:05 am - 11:59 am
  
AI and Governance Strategy: Delivering Enterprise Success
Monday
7:00 am
  
Registration and Check In for the Data & AI Leaders Summit
Monday
7:15 am - 8:00 am
  
Breakfast
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 am
  
Keynote
Monday
9:15 am - 9:30 am
  
Welcome and Kick Off // AI Governance and Strategy

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow
Monday
9:30 am - 10:00 am
  
TDWI Market Research Briefing // AI in the Enterprise: Keys to Successful Adoption at Scale

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow
Monday
10:10 am - 10:55 am
  
Expert Session // Designing Your Enterprise AI Strategy: Value, Skills, and Change Management

Leigh Felton, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff, Strategist, Responsible & Ethical AI
Monday
10:55 am - 11:10 am
  
Break
Monday
11:10 am - 11:55 am
  
Expert Session // Governing AI at Scale: Frameworks, Guardrails, and Trust

Ken Johnston, Vice President of Data, Analytics, and AI, Envorso
Monday
11:55 am - 12:25 pm
  
Roundtable // TDWI Research Findings and Sponsor Panel
Monday
12:25 pm - 2:10 pm
  
Networking Lunch and Innovation Stations
Monday
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
  
Leadership Panel // Real-World AI: Strategies that Work
Monday
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
  
Break
Monday
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Workshop // Designing a Risk Management Plan for AI Success

Cal Al-Dhubaib, Head of AI & Data Science, Further
Monday
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  
The Wrap // Closing Discussion of Today's Topics

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow
Monday
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
TIME EVENT
Tuesday
1:05 am - 11:59 am
  
Delivering AI Solutions with ROI: Keys to Enabling Measurable Business Value
Tuesday
9:00 am - 9:15 am
  
Day 2 Welcome and Kickoff // Delivering AI Solutions with ROI

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow
Tuesday
9:15 am - 9:45 am
  
TDWI Market Research Briefing // How Leading Organizations are Delivering ROI with AI

Deanne Larson, Ph.D., DM, CBIP, President, Larson & Associates and TDWI Fellow
Tuesday
9:55 am - 10:40 pm
  
Expert Session // RAG and Agentic AI: Mapping Use Cases to Business Returns

Pradeep Karpur, Partner, Technology Consulting - Data and Analytics (EY)
Tuesday
10:40 am - 10:55 am
  
Break
Tuesday
10:55 am - 11:40 am
  
Networking // AI and Business Value: A Facilitated Networking Session
Tuesday
11:50 am - 12:35 pm
  
Expert Session // Managing Change in the Enterprise: AI-Powered Workflows

C. Lwanga Yonke, Founder and President, Padouk Consulting, LLC
Tuesday
12:35 pm - 2:05 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday
2:05 pm - 3:05 pm
  
Leadership Panel // Proving AI Value: ROI Strategies and Insights
Tuesday
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
  
Roundtable
Tuesday
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
  
Break
Tuesday
4:00pm - 5:15 pm
  
Workshop // Driving ROI from AI: Frameworks for Success

Donna Burbank, Managing Director, Global Data Strategy Ltd
Tuesday
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm
  
The Wrap // Closing Discussion of Today's Topics

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Deanne Larson, Ph.D., DM, CBIP, President, Larson & Associates and TDWI Fellow
Tuesday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Exhibit Hall Reception
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
TIME EVENT
Wednesday
1:05 am - 11:59 am
  
Data Foundations for AI Success: From Data Readiness to AI at Scale
Wednesday
9:00 am - 9:15 am
  
Day 3 Welcome and Kickoff // Data Foundations for AI Success

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow
Wednesday
9:15 am - 9:45 am
  
TDWI Market Research Briefing // Data Foundations: The State of AI Readiness

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI
Wednesday
9:55 am - 10:40 am
  
Expert Session // Data Capabilities for Successful AI

Scott Clendaniel, Chief Learning Officer, Nautilus Academy
Wednesday
10:40 am - 10:55 am
  
Break
Wednesday
10:55 am - 11:40 am
  
Networking // Is Your Infrastructure Ready for AI at Scale: A Facilitated Networking Session
Wednesday
11:50 am - 12:35 pm
  
Expert Session // Platform Capabilities for Successful AI
Wednesday
12:35 pm - 2:05 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Wednesday
2:05 pm - 3:05 pm
  
Leadership Panel // Data Challenges for RAG and Agentic AI Solutions
Wednesday
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
  
Roundtable
Wednesday
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
  
Break
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  
Workshop // Preparing the Way for RAG: Assessment and Planning
Wednesday
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm
  
The Wrap // Closing Discussion of the Summit Event

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI
Wednesday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Exhibit Hall Reception

What You'll Experience

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Learn from Practitioners, Not Theorists

Learn from AI pioneers, senior data executives, and leading practitioners for actionable guidance on designing enterprise strategy, governance at scale, change management, and more.

Get the Data Behind the Decisions

Gain data-driven insights into enterprise AI adoption trends, ROI performance benchmarks, and data readiness maturity—grounded in current market evidence.

Build Your Plan in the Room

Participate in daily hands-on workshops that walk you through practical frameworks for managing AI risk, quantifying and accelerating ROI, and assessing readiness for RAG.

Hear What's Actually Working

Attend candid discussions with senior executives about hard-earned lessons on scaling AI in production, proving ROI to stakeholders, and overcoming the complex data challenges.

Leave with Ready-to-Use Tools

Walk away with customizable resources to jump-start your own AI foundation and governance roadmap.

Connect with Leaders Solving the Same Problems

Connect, collaborate, and validate your strategies with fellow leaders in data, analytics, innovation, and AI. Make the most of your time away from the office with meaningful conversations amongst peers who truly get it.

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Earn a Certificate

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Earn a certificate each day – validate your conceptual knowledge and reinforce your qualifications as a Data & AI Leader.

Day 1

AI and Governance Strategy

Design strategies and frameworks for responsible AI.

Day 2

Delivering AI Solutions with ROI

Enable measurable business ROI by deploying AI solutions built on RAG, agentic, and multi-agent frameworks.

Day 3

Data Foundations for AI Success

Build a scalable, secure data platform and architecture that delivers trusted data to power successful AI.

Emirates
NASCAR
Johnson & Johnson
EY
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies
Novo Nordisk
Netflix
Deloitte
..and many more!
TDWI SUMMITS FEATURE CASE STUDIES FROM LEADING BRANDS

Smart Companies Invest in Data and AI Skills

More than 490+ Fortune 500 companies trust TDWI to transform their organizations.

Amazon
Bank of America
Cisco
Coca Cola
IBM
Microsoft
Prudential
Toyota
Wells Fargo

Who Should Attend

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This summit is designed for leaders responsible for data strategy, analytics, and AI implementation, including:

  • CDOs, CAIOs, CDAOs, CIOs, and VPs of data, analytics, and engineering

  • Directors and senior managers of data, analytics, ML, and AI programs

  • Data architects and enterprise strategists

  • Data governance and compliance leaders

  • TDWI alumni and past Data & AI Leaders Summit attendees

  • Business leaders who want to demystify AI and understand the data, governance, and other factors critical to success.

Testimonials

See what our attendees are saying.

Packed with practical knowledge and templates… I appreciate learning actionable insights rather than just hypothetical ideas.

Business Intelligence Manager, Astreya

Information gained was invaluable… speakers sharing practical use cases unlocked new ways to address challenges in my organization.

Chief Data Officer, Large Financial Services Company

12 Masterclasses in 6 days. A bucket full of days slicing and dicing strategies with experts. These classes are a great opportunity to learn and gain deeper insights.

Data Engineer, Edward Lifesciences

Sponsorship

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Contact us for more information on connecting with leading data and AI professionals and decision-makers.

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VP Marketing Programs & Client Services, TDWI
VP Global Business Development & Sales, TDWI & AI Boardroom