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 Modern Data Environments.


Track Key:
 Agenda Highlights Breaks/Lunch
 NonClick Strategy Summit
Monday, February 24, 2025
TIME EVENT
Monday
7:00 am
  
Registration and Check In for Modern Data Leader's Summit
Monday
7:15 am - 8:00 am
  
Breakfast
Monday
8:00 am - 9:00 am
  
Keynote & Panel // Foundation for the Future: Data Architecture in the Era of AI

John O'Brien, President, Radiant Advisors
Monday
9:15 am - 10:00 am
  
Welcome and Kick Off // Trends and Priorities in Modern Data Ecosystems

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

David Stodder, Research Fellow, TDWI
Monday
10:00 am - 11:00 am
  
Expert Speaker: Data Management Strategy in the Age of AI

Bill Franks, Director, Center for Data Science and Analytics, Kennesaw State University
Monday
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
  
Case Study: Improving Customer Experience Through Data and AI at National Bank of Canada

Maxime Clerk-Lamalice, Senior Director, National Bank of Canada

Sandra Coutu, Senior Manager, National Bank of Canada
Monday
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
  
Tech in Action: Delivering Data-Driven Business Transformation with AI

Colin Dover, Senior Director, Platform and Technology Center of Excellence, SAP
Monday
12:20 pm - 2:20 pm
  
Networking Lunch
Monday
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
  
Expert Speaker: Architecting a Modern Data Ecosystem for Transformative Business Impact

Matt Florian, Practice Director- SAP Delivery, Hakkoda
Monday
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm
  
Networking Exercise
Monday
3:50 pm - 5:00 pm
  
Workshop: A Data Strategy Scorecard: Establishing Goals and Objectives

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

David Stodder, Research Fellow, TDWI
Monday
5:10 pm - 6:45 pm
  
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
TIME EVENT
Tuesday
8:50 am - 8:55 am
  
Day Two Kickoff

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

David Stodder, Research Fellow, TDWI
Tuesday
8:55 am - 9:45 am
  
Expert Speaker: Challenges and Methodologies for Migrating and Modernizing Data Ecosystems in the Era of AI

John O'Brien, President, Radiant Advisors
Tuesday
9:45 am - 10:30 am
  
Case Study: Agentic AI and the Future of Data: Balancing Cost and Performance

Amit Parulekar, Director Advanced Analytics & AI strategy, Brown Forman

Or Zabludowski, CEO and Co-Founder, Flexor
Tuesday
10:45 am - 11:30 am
  
Expert Speaker: Best Practices in Modern Data, Analytics, and AI Governance

Laura Madsen, Co-Founder & Chief Blow-Stuff-Up Officer, Moxy Analytics
Tuesday
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
  
Case Study: How Xcel Energy Leverages Data Governance for Analytics Transformation and Success

Jason Doerr, Enterprise Data Governance Manager, Xcel Energy

Eric Falthzik, Data Governance Leader, Nousot, Inc.
Tuesday
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
  
Lunch and Exhibit Hall
Tuesday
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
  
Expert Speaker: Organizing to Execute for Modern Data Ecosystems

Donald Farmer, Principal, TreeHive Strategy and TDWI Fellow
Tuesday
3:05 pm - 3:20 pm
  
Data Leaders Forum Discussion
Tuesday
3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
  
Workshop: Driving Value from Data Assets

Amie Richards, Senior Manager, Technology & Experience, West Monroe
Tuesday
5:05 pm - 5:20 pm
  
The Wrap: Closing Discussion of Event

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

David Stodder, Research Fellow, TDWI
Tuesday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
  
Exhibit Hall Reception

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:
Modern Data Foundations

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

  • Expertise that enables you to build a data strategy that fits your organization’s requirements.
  • Industry knowledge on new architectural approaches and implementation considerations for modern data platforms and environments.
  • Actionable strategies for managing multicloud and hybrid cloud environments.
  • Proven approaches for effective data governance in diverse, heterogeneous data management environments.
  • New data management technology considerations and organizational models for AI.

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