Data Leaders Panel: Governance Starts Here: Data Foundations for the AI-Driven Enterprise

November 17, 2025

Prerequisite: None

Donald Farmer

Principal

TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Clay Owensby

Data, AI and Intelligence Leader

NASCAR

In this panel discussion, data leaders from across industries will share how they are building and evolving data foundations to meet the demands of AI while delivering on data governance. Panelists will explore the architectural components, practices, and cultural shifts that enable trusted, scalable data environments—covering everything from metadata management and data productization to lineage, quality, and access controls. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these leaders are aligning their data strategies with governance objectives to support responsible AI adoption and ensure compliance, transparency, and value at scale.

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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