LECTURE & NETWORKING HUDDLE: DATA FIRST, AI NEXT - A ROADMAP FOR SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

Is your organization truly ready for AI? Effective AI starts with effective data, and without strong foundations, even the most advanced AI initiatives will fail. In this thought-provoking discussion, discover why data management, regulatory compliance, and validation of AI outputs are critical to achieving real success.. Explore the importance of data curation, the need for rigorous AI validation, and how organizations can build resilient data ecosystems to drive sustainable AI success.

Topics of discussion will include, yet will not be limited to:

• The role of data management as the foundation for AI readiness and innovation
• How regulatory compliance is shaping better data practices across industries
• Why organizations must validate AI outputs and prioritize data quality
• Opportunities, challenges, and the role of curated, trusted data

Stephen Harris, Former Corporate Vice President, Global Head of Data Science & AI Growth Analytics, MICROSOFT

* Final 30-minutes of event reserved for structured networking, hosted by the IA FORUM.

“Open Network” Event - this event is open to members’ NON-member colleagues, to be their VIP Guests. It’s also open to other NON-members. However, to attend, all NON-members must qualify to attend, and/or be invited by the IA FORUM.

Member Event + Open to Members’ VIP Guests | Also an “Open Network” Event | Registration Required

Member Registration: $0.00 | Members' VIP Guests' Registration: $25.00 | NON-Member Registration: $25.00

* All members are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to bring 1 - 2 internal/external colleagues of friends to attend this event, as their VIP Guests. However, all members’ VIP Guests MUST qualify to attend and have a strong interest in potentially JOINING the IA FORUM sometime down the line.