Welcome and Kick Off // Trends and Priorities in Data and AI Governance 

November 17, 2025

Prerequisite: None

Donald Farmer

Principal

TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow

Fern Halper, Ph.D.

VP and Sr. Research Director

TDWI

As AI continues to reshape industries, organizations are navigating new opportunities and challenges in leveraging its full potential. While data governance remains a priority for organizations, they are only now starting to think about AI governance. In this opening session, moderators Fern Halper and Donald Farmer will set the stage for the rest of the Summit by exploring key governance trends and priorities drawn from TDWI research. They will provide insights into where organizations are focusing their investments, the obstacles they face, and the strategies driving governance success. 

This session will also offer a preview of the Summit agenda, highlighting the discussions, expert perspectives, and real-world use cases that will unfold throughout the event.

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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