Modern Data Leader’s Summit: 2025 San Diego

San Diego | Aug. 18–19

Early Bird Pricing Through July 18!

Put AI to Work in Your Organization

Join us for a comprehensive 2-day summit designed for data and analytics leaders, focusing on how organizations can successfully put AI to work in their organizations. Explore the latest technologies, methodologies, and best practices that drive successful AI building, deployment, and operations to unlock the full potential of AI.

TDWI's Modern Data Leader's Summit is designed to equip you with the knowledge to support innovative AI opportunities including traditional AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and AI apps.

"Succeeding in AI requires organizational commitment, a strong data and governance foundation, and the right talent and skills to drive meaningful outcomes. It's not just about technology—it's a strategic mix of best practices that enable AI to deliver real business value." --Fern Halper, Ph.D., TDWI V.P. of Research

Fern Halper

Fern Halper, Ph.D.

V.P. of Research, TDWI
Moderator of Modern Data Leader’s Summit

Evan Levy

Evan Levy

Partner
Integral Data, LLC

Master the Foundations of AI in the Enterprise

Join industry peers, thought leaders, and TDWI analysts for an immersive and interactive experience through a structured 5-step journey over 2 days. All the summit sessions align to a step along the journey and each session builds upon the last, ensuring that you develop a robust, adaptable, and forward-looking approach to AI in the enterprise.

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Keynote Speaker

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What You’ll Learn

  • Experience-driven insights for building AI practices and programs that set your organization up for success.
  • Architectural approaches for modern data management to support AI.
  • New roles and responsibilities; organizing for AI.
  • Thought leadership and technology trends for AI that include traditional AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and other AI innovations.
  • Tools and technologies to support AI.
  • Data and AI governance best practices.
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Modern Data Leader’s Program Features

  • Expert Insights
    Gain insights from expert practitioners on how to develop an AI program, implement it in your organization, and make it successful.
  • Emerging Trends
    Access the latest research on trends and best practices for modern data management and AI.
  • Case Studies
    Learn through case studies how data and analytics leaders overcame challenges, met objectives, and delivered business value with AI.
  • Interactive Workshop
    Participate in a unique workshop designed to help you get started in building your AI program.
  • Tech in Action
    Explore technology solutions to support modern data management and evolving AI and applications.
  • Frameworks & Templates
    Take advantage of templatized tools and frameworks that enable you to build an AI program that fits your organization’s requirements.
Why TDWI

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.

Network and Collaborate with Pioneers and Peers

  • Connect directly with industry experts and peers who are delivering business value with modern data management.
  • Share your perspectives and experiences in valuable roundtable luncheon discussions.
  • Network and enjoy hosted receptions and dinners throughout the two-day program.

Who Should Attend

  • CIOs, CDOs, CAOs, CAIOs, CDAOs, VPs of data and analytics
  • Directors of analytics, AI, data management, data engineering
  • Data architects
  • Managers of enterprise analytics teams
  • Past attendees of TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Summits

Smart Companies Invest in Data and AI Skills

More than 400+ Fortune 500 companies trust TDWI to transform their organizations.

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“I value the program design and focus on insights that are immediately actionable. Very productive time spent out of the office.”

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M. Smolinski
Seattle Children's Hospital

“I really appreciate the technology-agnostic approach so that every course is oriented around industry best practices, regardless of any software platform.”

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Karen Bourne
Grant Thornton

“The information and vendors far exceeded other conferences I have been to in the past.”

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Victoria Hodgens
Bluegrass Cellular

“It gave me a jump start on learning new skills that it would have taken a lot more time to learn on my own.”

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Lisa Dasinger
Zenith Insurance Company

“This is the third time I've attended the conference, I always learn something new which will benefit my organization. Having top trainers and best topics always keeps TDWI on top.”

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Gihan Khalil
Western Sydney University

“The leadership event was very valuable as this provided the opportunity to network with fellow leaders and learn about analytics trends.”

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Ravi Nath
Creighton University

“It was a great opportunity to listen to lectures delivered by experts in the technology industry and more importantly have an opportunity to ask and get their view on an approach to solve a problem. Also a great opportunity to meet and network with peers working in the same technical field, but an entirely different domain.”

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SreeKanth Ganta
Kemper Insurance

“Put us on the right track for starting a data science team and producing worthwhile results with our first data science project.”

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Jessica Smith
Marriott International

Explore the Latest Tools & Technologies

  • View 20+ Live Demos
  • Focused Exhibits
  • Hands-on Product & Programming Training

Train Your Team at TDWI Transform San Diego 2025

Looking for a training opportunity for the whole team? TDWI Transform San Diego offers more than 50 half- and full-day masterclasses on all the latest topics in data and AI. Train together, or divide and conquer.

We would be happy to help you design the ideal agenda and find fun activities for team building inside and outside of the event. Contact us at [email protected].

Travel that is Rewarding

Take advantage of opportunities to get to know fellow data leaders during social sessions throughout the event.

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