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Day 1 - All Times are in Eastern Time Zone
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11:00 AM
Opening Remarks
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11:05 AM
Opening Keynote: The Future of AI-Powered Analytics: From Descriptive to Prescriptive & Autonomous Decision-Making
Heather Harris - Field Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Alteryx
- How AI is reshaping business intelligence and real-time analytics.
- The rise of decision intelligence and the shift from human-led to AI-augmented decision-making.
- Key challenges in scaling AI-driven insights across organizations.
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11:35 AM
Panel: Navigating AI Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance
- How organizations are adapting to new AI laws, bias mitigation, and ethical concerns.
- The business risks of AI non-compliance & lack of governance.
- Frameworks for responsible AI deployment and transparency.
Panelists:
Akhil Khunger, VP of QA Financial Modelling, BARCLAYS
Chandra Donelson, Space Chief Data & AI Officer, UNITED SPACE FORCE
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12:05 PM
Presentation: Real-Time & Streaming Analytics – Moving Beyond Batch Processing
- The rise of event-driven architecture & real-time AI insights.
- Leveraging streaming data for fraud detection, customer personalization, and operational intelligence.
- Optimizing cloud data pipelines for speed, scale, and cost efficiency.
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12:25 PM
Architecting Enterprise-Ready Data Strategies: Scaling Governance, Trust & Compliance for the Age of AI
Craig Milroy - SVP, Enterprise Architecture - Data and AI - M&T BANK
- Strategies for ensuring data integrity & security in AI-driven environments.
- Addressing compliance with global data regulations (GDPR, AI Act, evolving privacy laws).
- Best practices for managing AI bias, transparency, and explainability.
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12:45 PM
The Role of Generative AI in Business Intelligence – Disruptor or Hype?
Joe Greenwood - Vice President of AI and Data Growth Office - MASTERCARD
- How organizations are integrating LLMs into analytics workflows.
- Risks of hallucination, misinformation, and security vulnerabilities in GenAI models.
- Practical applications: Automating reporting, enhancing self-service BI, and AI-driven storytelling.
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1:05 PM
Panel: Data Democratization – Enabling Self-Service Analytics Without Losing Control
- How to balance accessibility with governance & security.
- Strategies for driving data literacy & adoption across business teams.
- The impact of AI-powered BI & automation on self-service analytics.
Moderator: Jasper Cannon, Strategy Expert and Consultant
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09:50
The Data & Analytics Leadership Playbook for 2025 & Beyond
Deepti Kunupudi - Chief Data and AI Officer - PROPER HOSPITALITY
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PLATFORM SWITCH
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2:00 PM
Live Boardroom Session hosted by Dell Technologies Capital: Emerging AI Architectures
Join this exclusive boardroom session to explore the next generation of AI architecture shaping the future of enterprise innovation. Hosted by Dell Technologies Capital, this interactive discussion will dive into cutting-edge developments in AI infrastructure, from scalable model deployment to data-centric architecture design. Whether you're optimizing for performance, cost, or compliance, gain insights from industry leaders on how to build and future-proof your AI stack for real-world impact.
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3:00 PM
End of Summit
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