The Modern Data Leader’s Summit program is designed and delivered by the experts at TDWI and the Summit Advisory Board. Attend the entire summit and earn a TDWI Modern Data Leadership Certificate on Modern Data Environments.


Track Key:
 Agenda Highlights Breaks/Lunch
 NonClick Strategy Summit
Monday, February 24, 2025
TIME EVENT
Monday
7:00 am
  
Registration and Check In for Modern Data Leader's Summit
Monday
7:15 am - 8:00 am
  
Breakfast
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 am
  
Keynote & Panel // Foundation for the Future: Data Architecture in the Era of AI

John O'Brien, President, Radiant Advisors
Monday
9:15 am - 10:00 am
  
Welcome and Kick Off // Trends and Priorities in Modern Data Ecosystems

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI

James G. Kobielus, Senior Director of Research for Data Management, TDWI
Monday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
  
Expert Speaker: Data Management Strategy in the Age of AI

Bill Franks, Director, Center for Data Science and Analytics, Kennesaw State University
Monday
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
  
Case Study: Improving Customer Experience Through Data and AI at National Bank of Canada

Maxime Maxime Clerk-Lamalice, Senior Director, National Bank of Canada
Monday
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
  
Tech in Action
Monday
12:20 pm - 2:20 pm
  
Networking Lunch
Monday
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
  
Expert Speaker: Architecting a Modern Data Ecosystem for Transformative Business Impact

Matt Florian, Practice Director- SAP Delivery, Hakkoda
Monday
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm
  
Tech in Action
Monday
3:55 pm - 4:40 pm
  
Case Study
Monday
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Tech in Action
Monday
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  
The Wrap: Closing Discussion of Today's Topics

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI

James G. Kobielus, Senior Director of Research for Data Management, TDWI
Monday
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
  
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
TIME EVENT
Tuesday
8:30 am - 8:35 am
  
Day Two Kickoff

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI

James G. Kobielus, Senior Director of Research for Data Management, TDWI
Tuesday
8:35 am - 9:25 am
  
Expert Speaker: Challenges and Methodologies for Migrating and Modernizing Legacy Data Ecosytems in the Era of AI

John O'Brien, President, Radiant Advisors
Tuesday
9:25 am - 9:45 am
  
Tech in Action
Tuesday
9:45 am - 10:30 am
  
Agentic AI and the Future of Data: Balancing Cost and Performance

Amit Parulekar, Director Advanced Analytics & AI strategy, Brown Forman
Tuesday
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  
Expert Speaker: Best Practices in Modern Data, Analytics, and AI Governance

Laura Madsen, Co-Founder & Chief Blow-Stuff-Up Officer, Moxy Analytics
Tuesday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
  
Tech in Action
Tuesday
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
  
Expert Speaker: Organizing to Execute for Modern Data Ecosystems

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy

Tuesday
3:05 pm - 3:25 pm
  
Tech in Action
Tuesday
3:40 pm - 5:10 pm
  
Workshop: Driving Value from Data Assets

Amie Richards, Senior Manager, Technology & Experience, West Monroe
Tuesday
5:10 pm - 5:30 pm
  
The Wrap: Closing Discussion of Event

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI

James G. Kobielus, Senior Director of Research for Data Management, TDWI
Tuesday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Exhibit Hall Reception

Agenda Key

  • Analyst Insights: the latest trends and research delivered by TDWI analysts.
  • Expert Best Practices: experts, with in-the-trenches expertise, focus on best practices and successful real-world applications
  • Curated Case Studies: case studies, delivered by experts in the field, with a focus on actionable takeaways
  • Tech-in-Action: moderated technology demos and case study sessions that enable attendees to assess all the latest AI applications and technologies
  • Workshop: Interactive session where leaders come together with peers, with an expert facilitator, to discuss common challenges and proven best practices

Earn a CertificateModern Data Leadership Certificate:
Modern Data Environments

This certificate for data and business leaders validates participation in the summit and conceptual knowledge of:

  • Expertise that enables you to build a data strategy that fits your organization’s requirements.
  • Industry knowledge on new architectural approaches and implementation considerations for modern data platforms and environments.
  • Actionable strategies for managing multicloud and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Proven approaches for effective data governance in diverse, heterogeneous data management environments.
  • New data management technology considerations and organizational models for AI.

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Modern Data Leader’s Summit: Transforming Data Ecosystems

Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
February 23–28