FWRD 25 | Focusing AI to deliver business value

Regulation may have forced the first wave of investment in governance, quality, and ownership, but business value is now the decisive driver. Today’s data leaders are proving outcomes that resonate with executives and boards—using that momentum to modernize faster, embed governance into workflows, and deliver trusted data products with lineage and catalog support. Generative AI is amplifying this shift, streamlining the data value chain and reimagining AI‑infused business processes. In this session, you’ll learn how shifting the conversation from compliance to value helps leaders fund AI‑led transformation while reducing risk, boosting efficiency, and driving productivity gains.