Agenda
Thursday, June 4, 2026
All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.
AI & Data Summit San Francisco
One Day Event
Registration and Networking
Pre-registration required to attend, please pick your badge up at the Registration Desk. The first 50 attendees to check in will receive an exclusive IDC gift.
IDC Welcome Remarks
Allice Shandler
Sr. Director, Events – Americas, IDC
Agentic AI at Scale: Accelerating Innovation While Managing Risk
Agentic AI is unlocking new levels of enterprise innovation by enabling autonomous decision-making and adaptive workflows at scale. Balancing this potential with robust risk management is essential for ensuring trust, compliance, and sustainable value as organizations operationalize agentic systems across critical functions.
Alessandro Perilli
Vice President, Enterprise AI Strategies, IDC
From Vision to Value: A Practical Guide to Deploying AI in the Enterprise
AI is not just an IT tool; it’s rapidly becoming a core driver of business value across industries. This session will share Dell Technologies’ and NVIDIA’s perspective regarding the repeatable methodologies, use cases, lessons learned that early adopters have leveraged to deploy AI, on premises. Specific focus areas will include Strategy & Preparation, Development & Piloting and Deployment & Scaling
The Rise of the AI Workforce: From Automation to Autonomous Enterprise Operations
AI is transforming enterprises from task automation to autonomous operations, reshaping leadership, workforce models, and value creation. Strategic adoption of AI-driven autonomy is emerging as a critical differentiator for innovation, resilience, and sustained competitive advantage.
Networking Break
Open Hosted Discussion Groups
Scaling AI in the Enterprise topic, Hosted by PWC
Vision to Value: Deploying AI in the Enterprise, Hosted by Dell | NVIDIA
Data as a Strategic Asset
Data is emerging as a core driver of enterprise strategy, fueling innovation, operational excellence, and competitive differentiation. Organizations that treat data as a strategic asset are positioned to unlock new value, enable intelligent decision-making, and build resilient, future-ready business models.
From Data to Decisions: The Next Era of Enterprise Intelligence
Enterprises are entering a new era where advanced analytics and AI transform raw data into actionable intelligence, driving faster, more informed decisions. Organizations that harness this evolution are poised to achieve greater agility, innovation, and sustained competitive pipeline advantage.
Driving Business Value with AI & Data
AI and data are reshaping how organizations create business value, enabling smarter decisions, optimized operations, and new growth opportunities. Enterprises that strategically leverage these capabilities are positioned to drive innovation, enhance competitiveness, and realize measurable impact across the value chain.
Rani Radhakrishnan
Principal, PWC
Networking Lunch & Solutions Showcase
Trustworthy AI – Ethics, Bias & Transparency in Practice
Building trustworthy AI requires embedding ethics, bias mitigation, and transparency into every stage of the AI lifecycle. Organizations that operationalize these principles not only strengthen compliance and stakeholder trust but also position themselves for responsible innovation and long-term success.
Powering AI with Unified Data
Unified data foundations are unlocking the full potential of AI by breaking down silos, enhancing data quality, and enabling seamless integration across the enterprise. Organizations that unify their data assets accelerate AI-driven innovation, improve operational efficiency, and gain a decisive edge in the digital economy.
The Human Side of AI and Data
As AI and data reshape the enterprise landscape, human insight, adaptability, and collaboration become critical differentiators. Organizations that prioritize culture, upskilling, and ethical engagement empower their workforce to thrive alongside intelligent technologies and drive sustainable transformation.
Cybersecurity Meets AI and Data
The convergence of cybersecurity, AI, and data is redefining how organizations anticipate, detect, and respond to evolving threats. Leveraging intelligent automation and advanced analytics, enterprises can strengthen defenses, accelerate incident response, and build more resilient security postures in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Responsible AI in Practice
Operationalizing responsible AI requires embedding ethical frameworks, governance, and accountability into every stage of the AI lifecycle. Organizations that implement these practices at scale not only mitigate risk and ensure compliance but also unlock sustainable innovation and stakeholder trust.
Digital Sovereignty and Data Governance
Digital sovereignty and robust data governance are becoming critical imperatives as organizations navigate regulatory complexity, cross-border data flows, and evolving digital ecosystems. Leaders who prioritize control, transparency, and compliance in their data strategies will be best positioned to safeguard assets, build stakeholder trust, and drive sustainable growth in a rapidly shifting global landscape.
Open Lightning Insights
Reimagining Enterprise Operations in the Age of AI
3:30 pm – 3:35 pm
Networking Break
AI & Data in 2030 – What Leaders Must Prepare For
AI and data will fundamentally redefine competitive dynamics, business models, and workforce expectations. Leaders must anticipate disruptive technological shifts, invest in adaptive strategies, and cultivate organizational resilience to harness the full potential of an AI-driven future.
Closing Remarks
Networking Reception
Enjoy more food and drinks with our partners and new contacts
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