Agenda
Thursday, June 25, 2026
All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.
AI & Data Summit Vancouver
One Day Event
Network Reception
IDC’s Wrap-Up
Summarize insights and set expectations for the next day.
Interactive Roundtables
Small group discussions on governance, scaling, and architectures.
Fireside Chat: The Human Side of AI and Data
Discuss on skills, culture, and change.
Afternoon Coffee Break
Time off to think, network and share insights.
End-User Case Study #2
AI for Healthcare Innovation: Delivering Patient Outcomes with Trust and Compliance.
Sponsor Keynote #2: Future-Proofing Data Architectures for AI
Sponsor explores hybrid cloud, data pipelines, and sovereignty.
Networking Lunch
End-User Case Study #1
Scaling AI in Financial Services – From Pilot to Production.
Panel Discussion: Data as a Strategic Asset
Discuss balancing governance, compliance, innovation and business value.
Sponsor Keynote #1: Driving Business Value with AI & Data
Time off to think, network and share insights.
IDC Keynote: Agentic AI at Scale: Accelerating Innovation While Managing Risk
How organizations are deploying agentic AI to drive rapid innovation, while navigating complex regulatory requirements around data privacy, security, and ethical AI
IDC Greetings and Welcome
Summit Chair introduces the event’s strategic themes and objectives.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
Informal networking and welcome, setting the tone for a strategic day.
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