Beyond the Black Box: Practical Governance for Retrieval-Augmented Generation Systems

November 17, 2025

Prerequisite: None

Donald Farmer

Principal

TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is the preferred architecture for deploying trusted AI systems in enterprises, but governance often lags when teams treat compliance as an afterthought. However, governance is crucial for RAG systems to ensure reliable and grounded AI outputs, especially in high-stakes situations.

Addressing hallucinations, data quality differences, and evaluation framework limitations are key challenges in governing RAG systems. So this session focuses on practical issues such as designing for verifiable outputs and auditing knowledge bases. 

We'll also consider the trade-offs organizations face when balancing rapid experimentation with the risk controls demanded by regulated environments.

This session provides a practical framework for teams who need their systems to work reliably, not just impressively.

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

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