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Industry Summit Track - Financial Services
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8:00am
Registration & Light Breakfast
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9:00am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Peter Ku - Vice President & Chief Industry Strategist, Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Services - Informatica
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9:10am
Opening Panel: Succeeding as a CDAO in Financial Services: Overcome Cultural Barriers to Deliver Business Value
Alex Golbin, Chief Data Officer, MORNINGSTAR
Samantha Kreiner, Chief Data Officer, CIB AMERICAS for BNP Paribas
Prosasty Chaudhuri, Chief Data Officer, SILCON VALLEY BANK
Andrew Foster, Chief Data Officer, M&T BANK
Moderator: Randy Bean, Innovation Fellow, Wavestone; Founder, NEWVANTAGE PARTNERS- Navigate cultural barriers to deliver business value
- Build strong business stakeholder relationships
- Build a data culture within their companies
- Drive effective change management and business transformation
- Examples of data and analytics initiatives that are delivering business value to the company
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9:55am
From Data to Action: Maximizing Value With Analytics & AI
Phong Le - President & CEO - MicroStrategy
The rapid advancements in AI technologies are revolutionizing the way we leverage data and analytics, providing unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation. During this session, MicroStrategy will explore how AI is reshaping data collection, analysis and interpretation, and its profound impact on decision-making processes.
We’ll highlight real-world case studies showcasing how different industries can harness AI-driven data analytics to optimize content creation, audience engagement and revenue generation. We’ll discuss the application of machine learning algorithms in predicting consumer preferences, enabling personalized content recommendations and targeted advertising campaigns. Additionally, we explore how AI-powered analytics can revolutionize content distribution strategies, enabling data-driven insights to drive global reach and maximize user experience.
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10:25am
Panel Discussion: Modernize Data Governance to Increase Agility in Decision-Making
Gene Arnold, Sr. Solutions Engineer, ALATION
Tarun Sood, Chief Data Officer, AMERICAN CENTURY
Alex Golbin, Chief Data Officer, MORNINGSTAR
Moderated by: Brian Luisi, Director, Solution Architects, STARBURST- Address the foundation of agile decision-making by focusing on data quality, governance, and security
- Adopt a cloud-first approach to take advantage of the scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness
- Invest in modern data integration and analytics tools that can handle diverse data sources, support real-time processing, and enable advanced analytics and insights.
- Promote collaboration between IT and business teams with clear communication, shared goals, and understanding of business requirements
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10:50am
Networking & Coffee Break Sponsored by DataRobot
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11:20am
Is Data Sharing the Pandora Box of Data & Analytics Governance?
Ben Herzberg - VP Marketing - Satori Cyber
Organizations are moving from a risk-averse approach of data sharing to a “share-first” approach. We will discuss why data sharing is gaining momentum, why it’s counter-intuitive to different teams in the organization, how to get buy-in from these teams, and simplify its complexities.
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11:50am
Panel Discussion: The Implications and Opportunities of Generative AI in FS
David Dietrich, VP, Advanced Analytics & Governance, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Jake Katz, Head of RMBS Research and Data Science, London Stock Exchange Group
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12:20pm
Charting the Uncharted: The Next Chapter in GenAI and Emerging Challenges
Suresh Ande - Head of Global Markets Risk & Surveillance Analytics - Bank of America Merrill Lynch
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12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:20pm
Data Privacy and Security in Financial Services
Cindy Tu - IT Audit Director - Discover Financial Services
Cindy Tu, IT Audit Director, DISCOVER
Corbin Del Carlo, VP of IT Audit, DISCOVER
- Implementing robust data protection measures, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage, to safeguard sensitive financial information
- Establishing data governance frameworks that align with regulatory requirements, such as GDPR or CCPA, and ensuring adherence to industry-specific standards and best practices
- Conducting regular risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response planning to proactively identify and address potential data privacy and security threats
- How to educate employees on data privacy and security practices, implement training programs, and foster a culture of compliance to minimize the risk of data breaches and uphold customer trust in financial services
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2:50pm
Leveraging Data Governance to Build Data Driven Culture & Improve ROI
Bharti Mishra - VP, Data Governance - Regions Bank
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3:20pm
Coffee & Networking Break
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3:50pm
Modern Data Management with AI
Peter Ku - Vice President & Chief Industry Strategist - Banking, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Head of Business Value - Informatica
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4:15pm
Discussion Group: Unleash the Power of Generative AI in FS
Feroze Mohammed - Founder & CEO - Cognida.ai
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5:00pm
Drinks Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Informatica
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Industry Summit Track - Insurance
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8:00am
Registration & Light Breakfast
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9:00am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
James Sizemore, Chief Strategist, Insurance Informatica - - Informatica
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9:10am
Opening Panel: A New Paradigm to Accelerate Data-driven Digital Transformation in Insurance
Xu Cheng, Head of Business Intelligence & Insights, ASCOT
Joe Vellaiparambil, Chief Data Analytics Officer, AXAKevin Nickerson, VP, Analytics and Sales Enablement, CHUBB
Moderated by: Parker Thompson, RVP and General Manager - NA East, Denodo- Overcome limited awareness of the value of data culture and data literacy within traditional insurance companies to fully leverage data-driven insights
- Optimize resources to develop and implement data literacy programs
- Drive change and transformation of data-driven practices to foster innovation
- Modernize data infrastructure to increase accessibility and usability of data and scale self-service across the enterprise
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9:55am
Advance Data Culture & Data Literacy in Traditional Insurance Companies
Lei Cheng - Data Science Manager - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
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10:25am
Advance Data Culture and Data Literacy in Traditional Insurance Companies
Christine Greenleaf - Director of Underwriting Analytics - Brighthouse Financial
- Overcome limited awareness and understanding of the value of data culture and data literacy within traditional insurance companies to fully leverage data-driven insights.
- Optimize resources to develop and implement data literacy programs
- Drive change and transformation of data-driven practices to foster innovation
- Modernize data infrastructure to increase accessibility and usability of data and scale self-service across the enterprise
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10:50am
Networking & Coffee Break Sponsored by DataRobot
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11:20am
Urban Digital Equity Strategic Planning: Using Data to Drive Decision Making (bridging the digital divide) in the City of Detroit
Christine Burkette - Director of Digital Equity & Inclusion - The City of Detroit
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11:50am
Deploy Responsible Advance Analytics Models for Customer Behavior and Risk Assessment
Raj Challa - Director, Data & AI Governance/Principled and Responsible AI - MassMutual
Louis DiModugno, The Bowtie Dataguy, Inaugural CDO for AXA US and HSB, a division of MunichRe
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12:20pm
Align Data Management Strategy with Business Strategy to Scale with Agility
Allen Thompson - VP, Data & Analytics - Hanover Insurance Group
- Balancing the need for robust data governance and compliance with the demand for agile and flexible data solutions
- Navigating the complexity of integrating disparate data sources and systems to enable seamless data flow and accessibility, while ensuring alignment with the evolving needs and goals of the business
- Continuously adapting and evolving your data management strategy to keep up with the scalability and agility demands of the organization
- Effectively communicating the value and benefits of aligning data management strategy with business strategy to stakeholders and securing their buy-in
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12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:20pm
Discussion Group: Attract, Retail & Upskill - Scoring and Keeping the Best Talent in a Competitive Market
Xu Cheng - Head of Business Intelligence & Insights - Ascot
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2:50pm
Beyond the Hype – Deploy Emerging Tech to Drive Value and Integrate it with your Current Stack
Jon Goldberg - Former Director of Data Engineering, Analytics & Enablement - The Hartford
Speakers invited from Prudential, Northwestern Mutual, Progressive
- Successfully navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies and determining which ones hold true value for your organization
- Integrating emerging technologies into the current technology stack
- Overcoming resistance to change and fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation
- Investing in skilled resources and expertise - acquiring the right talent to effectively deploy and integrate these technologies into the current stack
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3:20pm
Coffee & Networking Break
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3:50pm
Data Governance and Cybersecurity: "Synergy by Design" Mindset in Insurance
Natalia Bakhtina - Director, Cybersecurity and IT Risk Management Director - BFL Canada
Secure data handling, legislative compliance, contractual obligations - these are just a few examples of requirements for data and cybersecurity officers received daily. How can these two functions enhance partnership and collaboration to not only address baseline requirements more effectively and efficiently, but also to deliver and amplify strategic business value beyond compliance?
In this interactive session we will discuss the opportunities and benefits of partnership towards advantages holistically. From data processing activities to strategic business wins and much more in between - there is a grand potential for us to collectively drive continued value and enhance client experience long-term. Key to succeed is in “Synergy by Design”.
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4:15pm
Discussion Group: Unleash the Power of AI/ML in the Insurance Industry
Tom Hoblitzell - SVP, Data Management - Datavail
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5:00pm
Drinks Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Informatica
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Industry Summit Track - Retail & CPG
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8:00am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
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9:00am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Gina Bulatovic - Sales Specialist, Master Data Management - Informatica
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9:10am
Opening Panel: Drive Loyalty and Revenue With Effective Data-Driven Personalization Strategies
Prachi Priya, Data & Analytics Executive
Anu Sundaram, VP, Business Analytics, RUE GILT GROUPE
Laks Meyyappan, Executive Director, Algorithms & Data Science, CVS HEALTH
- Deploy AI to gain a deeper understanding of your customers, make data-driven decisions, and deliver highly relevant and personalized experiences
- Process and analyze data in real-time
- Leverage predictive models to forecast customer behavior
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9:55am
Predictive Analytics Innovations to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiencies
Aleksander Lazarevi - Former VP, Analytics - HelloFresh
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10:25am
Role of Culture and Structure in a Data Driven Organization
Juby Jacob - VP Data - Butcherbox
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10:50am
Networking & Coffee Break Sponsored by DataRobot
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11:20am
Data Platform as a Product - Modernize Your Data Estate and Decision Systems to Increase Value
Hui Zhang - Executive Director of the Digital Health Office - Eli Lilly & Co.
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11:50am
Advancing Data Culture & Literacy in Your Organization
Brahma Tangella - Program Lead – Alta Petens S&A, Data Sciences Institute, Research & Development - Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
Brahma Tangella, Program Lead – Alta Petens S&A, Data Sciences Institute, Research & Development, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
Cecilia Dones, Former Head of Data Sciences, MOET HENNESSY
Eunice Beck, Senior Vice President of Business Analytics and Quality, Heartshare -
12:20pm
Champion a Data & Insights Driven Culture to Achieve Your Omnichannel Goals
Felipe Aragao - Global VP Analytics - Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Build a customer-centric data strategy to create a seamless, frictionless and connected experience
- Align data and AI initiatives with CX priorities
- Integrate social listening into product and marketing development
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12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:20pm
Crack the Code on Media and Marketing Analytics to Increase Market Share
Danny Gardner - Social Intelligence Lead - Haleon
- Evaluate the performance of your content and creative assets.
- Analyze engagement metrics, click-through rates, and conversion rates associated with different messaging and visuals.
- Unlock the power of media and marketing analytics to gain valuable insights, optimize your marketing strategies, and increase market share.
- Analyze the effectiveness of various media channels and marketing campaigns. Use attribution modeling to understand the impact of different marketing touchpoints on customer conversions.
- Continuously reallocate resources to the most effective channels
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2:50pm
Building a Value-Driven Analytics Function in Retail and CPG
Arun Nandi - Head of Data & Analytics - Unilever
- Align the analytics function with the overall business strategy and objectives.
- Align the analytics function with the overall business strategy and objectives.
- Align the analytics function with the overall business strategy and objectives.
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3:20pm
Coffee & Networking Break
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3:50pm
Building a Connected Decision Eco-system Using AI
Jyotsna Sharma - Head of Data & Analytics - Mars
Many large organizations are rife with silos that result in sub-optimal decision-making. In a highly networked world where interactions are more important than entities, organizations must create a connected data foundation and harness the power of AI to empower decision-makers with connected insights and recommendations. Craft a plan that emphasizes:
- Purpose of creating a connected decision eco-system in your company
- Barriers & Enablers for an enterprise-first decision mindset
- How can business leaders drive enterprise-first behaviors in the organization
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4:15pm
Discussion Group: Responsibly Unleash the Power of Generative AI in Retail & CPG
Brendan Grady - General Manager, Analytics Business Unit - Qlik
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5:00pm
Drinks Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Informatica
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Industry Summit Track - Healthcare
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8:00am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
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9:00am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
Richard Cramer - Chief Strategist, Healthcare & Life Sciences - Informatica
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9:10am
Generative AI: Bright Horizons + DataRobot A CDO’s Must-Know Guide to Unlock Business Value
Chendil Kumar - Director of Enterprise BI - Bright Horizons
Jay Schuren, Chief Customer Officer and GM Generative AI, DataRobot
Chendil Kumar, Director of Enterprise BI, Bright Horizons
As a data leader, you must consider generative AI and the immense opportunities and challenges it creates. In this session, we'll get real and pragmatic about harnessing generative AI safely and securely, avoiding key pitfalls, incorporating AI into data science teams and workstreams, and implementing other ML and governance best practices. Walk away knowing what you need to do to take advantage of generative AI, how to think about bringing these transformative changes to your business, and what governance and oversight you need to have in place to de-risk your ML innovations. -
9:55am
How to Develop an AI (Generative and Traditional) Strategy for Healthcare Operatons
Niren Sirohi - VP, Enterprise Analytics - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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10:25am
Leveraging Behavioral Segmentation (Personas) to Enhance the Employee Experience
Kearney Fulton - Director of People Analytics - Baylor, Scott & White
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10:50am
Networking & Coffee Break Sponsored by DataRobot
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11:20am
Privacy By Design: Embedding Privacy Principles in Healthcare
Esmond Kane - Chief Information Officer - Steward Healthcare
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11:50am
Improving Patient Experience at BCH: A Case Study in Self Service Analytics
Joshua Merrill - Data & Analytics Lead - Boston Children's Hospital
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12:20pm
AI in Action: Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories of Artificial Intelligence Transforming Industries
Nakul Vyas - Head, Data Analytics & Digital Innovation - Arcutis Biotherapeutics
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12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
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2:20pm
Design a Human-First and Data-Driven Approach to Improve Behavioral Health Conditions
Patrick Carroll - Chief Medical Officer - Hims & Hers
- Find out how to implement technology-driven personalized solutions that improve patient outcomes
- Discover how to pair human-centered design with data to address today’s complex healthcare challenges
- Strategically deploy virtual care initiatives that will drastically impact population health
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2:50pm
Clinical Reference Data Management in Dialysis: A Blueprint for Governance Success
Carly Van Zandt - Head of Data Stewardship - Fresenius Medical Care
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3:20pm
Coffee & Networking Break
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3:50pm
Integration of Generative AI in Research, Education & Clinical Care
Rahul Kashyap - Medical Director Research - Wellspan Health
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4:15pm
Discussion Group: Responsibly Unleash the Power of Generative AI in Healthcare
Vineet Arora - Chief Technology Officer - WinWire Technologies
Key Takeaways
- Discover how Generative AI can revolutionize data-driven healthcare solutions.
- Navigate the ethical and compliance landscape specific to healthcare data.
- Uncover challenges and strategies for effective AI implementation.
- Discuss best practices for data quality, integrity, and governance in AI applications.
- Learn how to lead and innovate responsibly in healthcare analytics.
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5:00pm
Drinks Reception in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Informatica
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Main Conference
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7:50am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
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8:30am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
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8:35am
Industry Insights: Navigating Digital Transformation Trends, Challenges, and AI in 2023
Join a panel of Chief Industry Strategists from Informatica as they share their perspectives on the top trends in Banking and Financial Services, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, Healthcare and Life Sciences and ESG. In this industry-focused panel discussion, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital transformation and AI are reshaping businesses across sectors.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends and acquire strategies to gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Join us for an in-depth exploration of the latest developments and innovations driving digital transformation in your industry.
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9:15am
Panel Discussion: Data Visionaries: How Leading CDAOs Deliver Business Value from Data & Analytics Investments
Randy Bean, Innovation Fellow, WAVESTONE
Vipin Gopal, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE
Tarun Sood, Chief Data Officer, AMERICAN CENTURY
Ajai Sehgal, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, MAYO CLINIC- How CDAOs can develop effective partnerships with business leaders
- How CDAOs communicate the value of Data & Analytics investments
- What organizations must do to build a Data & Analytics culture
- What CDAOs must do to build organizational trust and credibility
- How the CDAO role will evolve in the years ahead
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9:55am
The AI Factor: AI Factor: How Generative AI is Transforming the World
Asha Saxena - - Best Selling Author
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10:15am
Analytics Orchestration Through the Lens of Music
Dr. Ansar Kassim, Head of Analytics & Insights, VERIZON
Keerti Purohit, Director - Data Management and Analytics, VERIZON• Drawing parallels between analytics and musical orchestration
• Why analytics orchestration is critical to drive business value
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10:35am
Coffee & Networking Break
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11:05am
Generative AI - Exploring the Challenges and Potential of Generative AI to Empower Data Leaders
Moderated by: Shashank Garg, CEO, Infocepts
Larry Allen, VP & GM, Data Enablement, COMCAST
Anu Sundaram, VP, Business Analytics, RUE GILT GROUPE
Colin Coleman, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, INSPIRE BRANDS- Explore the potential of Generative AI within various industries, pushing the boundaries of innovation
- Unearth the worst nightmares businesses may encounter when harnessing Generative AI technology for data-driven decision-making
- Delve into real-world use cases of Generative AI implementations in data and analytics
- Gain insights into the strengths and limitations of Generative AI in the realm of Data and Analytics and how it reshapes the role of data teams
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11:45am
GenAI: It's Real, It's Happening
Saurabh Srivastava - Client Partner - Fractal
In the ever-evolving tech landscape, Generative AI emerges as a transformative catalyst driving innovation across industries. In this session, we will explore this paradigm-shifting technology and unlock its potential to revolutionize your business, creating substantial value. From strategic insights to practical implementation and ethical considerations, learn how to leverage Generative AI for enhanced customer experience, revolutionary ways of working, informed decision-making, and unparalleled innovation. Join us for this session to navigate this Generative AI opportunity effectively and harness its power to build for the future.
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12:05pm
Securing Buy-In for Data Initiatives: Strategies for Gaining Financial Support and Achieving Success
Colin Coleman - Chief Data & Analytics Officer - Inspire Brands
Colin Coleman, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, INSPIRE BRANDS
Inspire Brands is the second largest restaurant company in the US with over $30 billion in global system sales, 32,000 restaurants, and over 650,000 company and franchise team members. Inspire Brands owns Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Arby's, Sonic, Jimmy John's and Buffalo Wild Wings. -
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Telling the Data Story— Absorbing Complexity, Delivering Simplicity
Avinash Tripathi - Vice President of Analytics - University of Phoenix
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12:45pm
Lunch & Networking
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Track A: Data, Analytics & Intelligence
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2:00pm
Harnessing the Power of AI for Good: Empowering Data Leaders to Drive Positive Impact
Steve Boras - EVP, Head of Model Risk Management & Validation - Citizens Bank
- Discover best practices for ethical AI implementation, including responsible data collection, unbiased algorithm development, and transparent decision-making processes
- Understand the importance of cross-sector collaboration and partnership-building to maximize the impact of AI for good
- Explore real-world case studies where data leaders successfully implemented AI-driven initiatives that resulted in tangible benefits for communities and the environment
- Gain insights into strategies for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of AI for good projects, demonstrate the value and outcomes of their initiatives to stakeholders and the wider community
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2:30pm
Scale Augmented Analytics to Unleash Real-Time Decision-Making Across the Organization
Ercan Ucak - Vice President - Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Learn how we implemented a “Decision Intelligence” platform at one of our PortCos, WFS.
This provided descriptive and advanced analytics to warehouse operators, which scaled augmented (i.e., mix of analytics + human) analytics across North America.Implemented solution drove great labor efficiencies, reducing overtime costs and allocating shifts optimally. This resulted in margin expansion across the various stations.
Tool also provided descriptive analytics that supported productivity tracking by regional VPs.
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3:00pm
Survivorship Bias in Modeling
Gregory McArthur - Senior Data Scientist - Citizens Bank
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Track B: AI/ML
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2:00pm
How to Prepare Your Organization for the Age of AI
Ritesh Aggarwal - NA Practice Head - WNS Triange
Peter Dussias, Vice President, Commercial Excellence, Syneos Health
Chandan Jogur, Transformation Leader - Digital and Analytics, Mars
Marselie McKinsey, GoPuff
- Business and stakeholder alignment
- Carving the right AI strategy aligned to business goals, collaborating with business stakeholders and commitment from C-Suite along with identification of key KPIs and agreement of success measurement
- Fostering a Successful Data Ecosystem
- Overcoming data related challenges, setting up the right governance while committing to a robust foundation to deliver ethical AI and unbiased results
- The Power of People
- Enabling the right talent and skills to brace the technology disruption.
- Business and stakeholder alignment
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2:30pm
Generative AI Enabling Business Transformation, Re-imagining Decision Making With AI and Trusted Data
Kiran Kodali - Head of R&D Data Strategy & Governance - Sanofi
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3:00pm
Securing Your Enterprise AI/ML Data Science Software Supply Chain
Frank Yang - Principal Solutions Architect - Anaconda
As AI/ML and data science adoption continues to grow, the security of open-source software has never been more important. This session will explore the challenges and risks associated with open source, cover the essentials of software supply chain security, and share best practices for mitigating open-source risks. You will gain key insights on how to assess and secure your software supply chain and leverage open-source innovations safely in your organization. -
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Discussion Groups
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3:30
Discussion Group A: Scale Augmented Analytics to Unleash Real-Time Decision-Making Across the Organization
Haroon Abbu - SVP, Data & Analytics - Bell & Howell
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03:30
Privacy By Design: Embedding Privacy Principles into Data Architecture
Shaheen Abdul Jabbar and Tony Parrillo - Director, Information Security and Global Head of Cybersecurity - Santander and Schenider Electric
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03:30
Responsible AI Governance: Ethical Considerations, Bias Mitigation, and Explainability in AI Systems
Besa Bauta and Cecilia Dones - Chief Information Officer and Former Head of Data Sciences - Jewish Board of Family & Children's Services and Moet Hennessy
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