Data trust and AI: what will define 2026

2026 is set to be a breakthrough year for enterprise AI not because of new hype, but because real, practical value is finally within reach.

In this on-demand session, three data leaders share the trends they believe will shape the year ahead and what they mean for your business.

Featuring

• Jay Limburn, Chief Product Officer at Ataccama
• Akhil Lalwani, Chief Data Officer at Allianz UK
• Shailen Mistry, Data & Analytics Senior Principal at Slalom

Together, they unpack the four shifts every data and AI leader should be watching:

• Single agents entering production
  The first wave of operational AI that delivers real efficiency gains.
• Unstructured data unlocked
  Richer decisions powered by the 80% of enterprise data you’ve never been able to use.
• Semantic layers & data product marketplaces
  A new foundation for consistency, scale, and reusable enterprise assets.
• Text-to-SQL as a major AI value driver
  Instant, trusted insights for anyone in the business no query skills required.

Whether you’re refining your 2026 roadmap or exploring where AI can create value fastest, this conversation gives you clarity, direction, and a fresh perspective.

Grab a coffee or hot chocolate, and watch whenever it suits you.