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The Modern Data Leader’s Summit program is designed and delivered by the experts at TDWI, the Summit Advisory Board, thought leaders from MIT, Accenture, and more. Attend all two and a half days of the summit and earn a TDWI Modern Data Leadership Certificate on AI in the Enterprise.


Track Key:
 Agenda Highlights Breaks/Lunch
 NonClick Strategy Summit
Monday, February 19, 2024
TIME EVENT
Monday
8:00 am - 11:45 am
  
Registration and Check In for Modern Data Leader's Summit
Monday
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
  
Keynote & Luncheon // Data Governance in the Era of Generative AI

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy

Monday
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm
  
Modern Data Leader’s Summit Welcome and Kick Off
Monday
2:00 pm - 3:10 pm
  
Expert Best Practices: Navigating the Human Factor in the AI-Powered Workplace

Tamilla Triantoro, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems, School of Business. Quinnipiac University
Monday
3:10 pm - 3:45 pm
  
Analyst Insights: Trends in AI: Automation, Convergence, and Transformation

Fern Halper, Ph.D., VP and Sr. Research Director, TDWI
Monday
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
  
Tech in Action
Monday
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Tech in Action
Monday
5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  
Modern Data Leader’s Summit Daily Executive Summary
Monday
5:15 pm - 6:45 pm
  
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
TIME EVENT
Tuesday
8:00 am - 9:10 am
  
Expert Best Practices: The AI Journey: Navigating the Twists, Turns, and Potholes

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy

Tuesday
9:10 am - 10:20 am
  
Expert Best Practices: Aligning AI Initiatives with Overall Business Goals

Caroline Carruthers, CEO, Carruthers and Jackson
Tuesday
10:40 am - 11:20 am
  
Case Study: Brown Forman's Responsible AI Innovation Framework

Amit Parulekar, Director Advanced Analytics & AI strategy, Brown Forman
Tuesday
11:20 am - 11:50 am
  
Tech in Action
Tuesday
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
  
Tech in Action
Tuesday
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday
2:15 pm - 3:25 pm
  
Expert Best Practices: Data Management Strategies for AI

Deanne Larson, Ph.D., DM, CBIP, President, Larson & Associates
Tuesday
3:25 pm - 4:00 pm
  
Analyst Insights: The New AI Stack: How Data Management Will Evolve to Serve Next-Generation AI

James G. Kobielus, Senior Director of Research for Data Management, TDWI
Tuesday
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  
Workshop: Developing AI Use Cases

Sam Wong, Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI, Mark Anthony Group
Tuesday
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Exhibit Hall and Evening Reception
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TIME EVENT
Wednesday
8:00 am - 9:10 am
  
Expert Best Practices: AI Design in High-Risk Settings: Aligning Business Impact, Risks, and Innovation

Cal Al-Dhubaib, CEO, AI Strategist, Pandata
Wednesday
9:10 am - 10:20 am
  
Expert Best Practices: The Evolution of the Data Governance Operating Model in the Era of Data Products and Generative AI

Eric Falthzik, Associate Director, Data and AI Lead – Centre of Excellence, Accenture Applied Intelligence
Wednesday
10:35 am - 11:15 am
  
Workshop Readout & Awards

Sam Wong, Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI, Mark Anthony Group
Wednesday
11:20 am - 11:50 am
  
Tech in Action
Wednesday
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
  
Tech in Action
Wednesday
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Wednesday
2:15 pm - 3:25 pm
  
Expert Best Practices: Navigating the AI Transformation: Best Practices and Challenges Across Industries

Leon Ciechanowski, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Wednesday
3:40 pm - 4:25 pm
  
Expert Panel: AI and the Build vs. Buy Equation
Wednesday
4:25 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Analyst Insights & Wrap Up, Certificate Program Check In

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

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:

  • AI strategy and roadmap building
  • How AI is being applied across the enterprise to create business value
  • Data governance and ethics frameworks to achieve responsible AI
  • Technology availability to accelerate AI success

Free PlaybookTDWI Modern Data Leader's Playbook for AI in the Enterprise

Each attendee of the Modern Data Leader’s Summit will receive a copy of the TDWI Modern Data Leader’s Playbook for AI in the Enterprise. This document will provide an executive summary of key takeaways, including frameworks and road mapping tools provided in sessions, documented best practices from experts, and the latest research data from TDWI analysts. This playbook will ensure your learnings can be immediately applied and referenced after the event.

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TDWI Las Vegas

Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
February 19–23