The event starts at 08:30 with registration and a light breakfast. Take this opportunity to connect with senior data and AI leaders, setting the stage for a day of insightful discussions and networking.
Innovation is only as strong as the data underpinning it. In this session, Srimanth explores the challenges of transforming large-scale legacy systems and data pipelines to modern cloud architectures, leading back to measurable business outcomes. Digging deeper beyond the most common challenges at the tip of the iceberg, Srimanth will cover practical strategies on how to prepare for AI at scale, whilst building robust, trustworthy datasets that supercharge business outcomes.
For some, Agentic AI feels out of reach, but those who are moving from experimentation to deployment are feeling the benefits of first-mover advantage. In this session, leaders already leveraging Agentic AI within their organisations will talk about how they navigated complexity, differing levels of readiness and balanced ethical responsibility in deploying these programmes; all whilst maintaining human oversight, accountable design and thoughtful design for scaling purposes.
Securing executive buy-in for data initiatives requires more than technical expertise. It demands a clear business case that links data strategy to organisational goals. This session explores how to pitch data investments to the board by speaking their language, framing proposals around business outcomes and quantifying value.
Learn how to position data as a driver of growth, efficiency and innovation, while addressing common executive concerns around cost, risk and return on investment. Through practical examples and proven approaches, this session will equip attendees with the tools to confidently advocate for data-driven transformation at the highest level.
This is your chance to network with peers, exchange ideas, and continue building connections in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
Roundtable 1: Shaping an AI Strategy that Wins Executive Commitment
Roundtable 2: Building Robust Foundations to Ensure Safe Adoption of AI
Roundtable 3: Removing the Human from the Loop without Compromising Customer Experiences
Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow attendees. This is the perfect opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations, share insights, and build valuable connections with industry leaders and peers in the data and AI community.
The Insights Exchange delivers fast paced, high impact presentations followed by a dynamic panel discussion to get to the heart of success stories, faster. Learn from concentrated expertise, fresh perspectives and actionable ideas.
Success as a CDO or CAIO is hard won. Meeting the shape-shifting challenges of any organisation is never easy. So pulling off the same feat in two or more different brands is remarkable. Panellists in this session, facilitated by David Reed, will share the approaches they have used to land programmes in host organisations multiple times.
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With AI adoption accelerating and hiring budgets under pressure, building effective, future-ready teams is more challenging than ever.
This session looks at how leading organisations are rethinking workforce strategy, from reskilling initiatives and cross-functional AI literacy to the emergence of hybrid data and AI roles. We will also discuss practical ways to maximise existing resources through automation, tooling and strategic outsourcing. Case studies will show how businesses are moving beyond talent acquisition towards talent orchestration.
This is a great opportunity to take a break, reflect on the insights you have gained, and connect with fellow attendees.
Consumer brands are sitting on a wealth of data, but driving the value from these insights remains a challenge. This session explores practical approaches to data monetisation, from personalising customer offers to drive certain choices, to developing new revenue streams and partnerships. Walk away with the know-how to responsibly and effectively harnessing data as an asset to drive growth, differentiation and long-term value.
Data and AI leaders face constant disruption, from shifting consumer behaviours to new technologies and data challenges.
This session lays out a leadership playbook: what strategies are working, which outdated approaches to leave behind, and what’s next for driving growth and innovation. Discover how data and AI can empower teams to lead confidently in a dynamic marketplace.
ITV’s data function has transformed significantly over the past six years, evolving from foundational capabilities to a mature function delivering measurable impact. In this session, Lara will depict how under her leadership, her team went through various stages in their journey to becoming a cornerstone of ITV, driving business value today. From developing strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, and strategies used to link data to value, gain practical insights from this session to understand ITV’s journey to data-driven strategies.
Be part of the exclusive group of attendees networking with the 2026 DataIQ 100. Enjoy a selection of drinks as we celebrate the achievements of the most influential people in data and AI.
