Executive Dinner
From Readiness to Realization: Overcoming Barriers to Enterprise-Scale AI
June 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm | Osso Steakhouse | San Francisco
Enterprises are at a turning point in AI adoption, but many struggle to achieve real value due to fragmentation and governance gaps. Security, privacy, and governance are now the main barriers to scaling. To succeed, organizations must embed AI into operations through unified platforms and strong governance.
A peer-to-peer dinner roundtable
AWS, ServiceNow, and IDC will explore how leading enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation to deliver measurable business outcomes at scale, highlighting how unified AI foundations are accelerating innovation and compliance while addressing key barriers to adoption:
• Uncover practical frameworks for assessing and accelerating your organization’s AI maturity.
• Learn best practices for integrating AI into workflows and data fabrics.
• Understand how unified governance frameworks enable responsible, scalable AI.
• Get step-by-step guidance for moving from POC to production at cloud scale.
What To Expect
An executive dinner led by a skilled moderator
An intimate gathering of IT leaders from diverse industries, grappling with similar issues
A secure, private conversation open only to a carefully vetted group
Agenda
From Readiness to Realization: Overcoming Barriers to Enterprise-Scale AI
One Day Event
Networking Reception
A private reception bringing together senior executives and industry analysts to connect, exchange perspectives, and set context for the evening’s discussion.
Dinner & Discussion
A moderated, off‑the‑record discussion over dinner focused on real‑world execution challenges, emerging industry priorities, and their implications for enterprise leaders.
Event Concludes
The evening concludes with brief closing remarks and informal follow‑up conversations, reinforcing key takeaways and ongoing peer engagement.
Speakers
Shari Lava
Group Vice-President, AI, Data, and Automation
IDC
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Shari Lava
Shari Lava is Group Vice-President, AI, Data, and Automation. Ms. Lava’s core research coverage includes the fast-evolving AI software market, as well as the Automation and Data foundations essential for deploying AI at enterprise scale. This includes deep analysis of market dynamics, adoption trends, and how these technologies converge to deliver superior business outcomes. She is based remotely in Toronto, Canada.
Previously at IDC, Shari led the integration and AI enablement research program within the AI, Data and Automation group, alongside the Small and Medium Business (SMB) program, enabling technology suppliers to better navigate the SMB ecosystem. Prior to IDC, she was Vice President, Marketing Intelligence at Greystone Managed Investments, an asset management firm, where she leveraged data analytics to drive success across the customer journey. Before that, Ms. Lava led the Vendor Advisory Services practice at Info-Tech Research Group, delivering actionable market insights to technology vendors. Earlier, she was a management consultant with Deloitte’s CRM and Information Management practices, specializing in implementing and integrating applications for clients of all sizes across diverse industries
Ann Culver
Principle Technology Partnerships
AWS
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Ann Culver
Principal, Partner Technology Partnerships at AWS, working closely with partners like ServiceNow to help enterprises build and scale AI‑driven, secure cloud solutions.
Rodrigo S Bredee
Sr. Director of Product Management for Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
ServiceNow
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Rodrigo S Bredee
Rodrigo S Bredee is a senior product management leader with broad experience in technology partnerships and digital transformation, collaboratively driving product strategy and business development.
Venue
Osso Steakhouse
1177 California St
San Francisco
CA 94108
Partners
Sponsored By
AWS & ServiceNow
Think bigger. Scale with Confidence. Businesses don’t just need AI that’s intelligent. They need AI that executes. ServiceNow and AWS deliver both — embedding AI directly into the workflows, data, and systems your enterprise already runs on. Most organizations are stuck. Fragmented platforms. Siloed data. AI that stalls before it reaches production. ServiceNow and AWS cut through it — connecting cloud-scale AI, intelligent automation, and unified governance so you move from proof of concept to real outcomes. Together, we give enterprises three things that matter: one connected foundation that turns data into action; unparalleled governance and control over every AI agent; and the industry-specific customization to go where your business needs to go. Accelerate innovation with intelligent workflows, best-in-class AI, and the governance your enterprise demands, all through the combined power of ServiceNow and AWS. To learn more here.