Agenda

Agenda

Thursday, June 4, 2026

All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.

AI & Data Summit San Francisco

One Day Event

8:30 am

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.

10:00 am

IDC Welcome Remarks

Allice Shandler

Allice Shandler

Sr. Director, Events – Americas, IDC

10:10 am

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

Alessandro Perilli

Vice President, Enterprise AI Strategies, IDC

10:40 am

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

11:05 am

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.

11:20 am

Networking Break

11:35 am

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

12:20 pm

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.

12:45 pm

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.

1:00 pm

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

Rani Radhakrishnan

Principal, PWC

1:15 pm

Networking Lunch & Solutions Showcase

2:15 pm

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.

2:40 pm

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.

2:50 pm

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.

3:00 pm

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.

3:10 pm

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.

3:20 pm

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.

3:30 pm

Open Lightning Insights

Reimagining Enterprise Operations in the Age of AI

3:30 pm – 3:35 pm

3:45 pm

Networking Break

4:30 pm

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.

5:00 pm

Closing Remarks

5:10 pm

Networking Reception

Enjoy more food and drinks with our partners and new contacts

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