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 AI in the Enterprise.


Track Key:
 Agenda Highlights Breaks/Lunch
 NonClick Strategy Summit
Monday, August 18, 2025
TIME EVENT
Monday
9:00 am - 9:30 am
  
Welcome and Kick Off // Trends and Priorities in AI

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

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow
Monday
9:30 am - 9:40 am
  
Industry Perspectives
Monday
9:40 am - 10:30 am
  
Expert Speaker: Leading AI Transformation: Strategy, Culture, and Organizational Readiness

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow
Monday
10:30 am - 10:40 am
  
Industry Perspectives
Monday
10:40 am - 10:55 am
  
Break
Monday
10:55 am - 11:25 pm
  
Analyst to AI: Transforming Legacy Processes into Instant Insights

Adil Minhas, Vice President of Data and Analytics, Northwood Investors
Monday
11:25 am - 12:15 pm
  
Networking Exercise: The Data Foundation for AI
Monday
12:15 pm - 2:20 pm
  
Exclusive Leadership Lunch and Innovation Stations
Monday
2:20 pm - 3:15 pm
  
Expert Speaker: The AI-Ready Enterprise: Data and Infrastructure

John O'Brien, President, Radiant Advisors
Monday
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
  
Case Study
Monday
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm
  
Break
Monday
4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
  
Data Leaders Panel: Building a Scalable Data Foundation for AI and Generative AI

Adriana Williamson, Director of Data and Analytics, Feeding America
Monday
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Industry Perspectives
Monday
5:00 pm - 5:10 pm
  
The Wrap: Closing Discussion of Today's Topics

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

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow
Monday
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
  
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
TIME EVENT
Tuesday
7:30 am - 8:00 am
  
Breakfast
Tuesday
8:00 am - 8:45 am
  
Keynote // AI at Work: Reskill, Rethink, and Stay Ahead

Tamilla Triantoro, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Quinnipiac University
Tuesday
9:00 am - 9:05 am
  
Welcome and Kickoff

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

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow
Tuesday
9:05 am - 9:50 am
  
Expert Speaker: Operational Readiness: Beyond Proof of Concept: Scaling AI from Pilot to Production

Matt Florian, Practice Director- SAP Delivery, Hakkoda
Tuesday
9:50 am - 10:00 am
  
Industry Perspectives
Tuesday
10:00 am - 10:30 am
  
GenBI: Building an Automated BI Agent

Asaf Bord, Data & AI Product Leader, Northwestern Mutual
Tuesday
10:30 am - 10:40 am
  
Break
Tuesday
10:40 am - 11:20 am
  
TDWI Research Findings and Sponsor Panel
Tuesday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
  
AI Leader Panel: Skills and Roles: Building AI-Powered Applications: From Concept to Competitive Advantage
Tuesday
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday
2:15 pm - 2:25 pm
  
Industry Perspectives
Tuesday
2:25 pm - 3:35 pm
  
Expert Speaker: Governing AI: Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and Ethics

Pradeep Karpur, Partner, Technology Consulting - Data and Analytics (EY)
Tuesday
3:35 pm - 3:50 am
  
Break
Tuesday
3:50 pm - 5:20 pm
  
Workshop: Developing Innovative AI Use Cases: Strategy and Execution

Sam Wong, Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI, Mark Anthony Group
Tuesday
5:20 pm - 5:30 pm
  
The Wrap: Closing Discussion of Event

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

Evan Levy, CBIP, Partner, Integral Data, LLC and TDWI Fellow

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
  • Industry Perspectives: sponsor insights on data and AI landscape
  • 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:
AI in the Enterprise

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

  • Analytics strategy and roadmap building for AI.
  • How organizations are building AI applications.
  • Organizing for AI.
  • How organizations are architecting modern data management environments to support AI.
  • Analytics and AI governance frameworks.
  • Technology availability to accelerate analytics success.

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TDWI Modern Data Leader's Summit:
2025 San Diego

Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
August 18–19