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15:45 - 16:15  Data & AI Governance, Risk & Compliance Theatre

AI Runs on Trust: Why Data Governance Is Fundamental to Enterprise AI

Tuesday 13th October 2026

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As organisations accelerate their adoption of agents and generative AI, the conversation often focuses on models, infrastructure and performance. However, sustainable enterprise AI depends just as much on the quality, context and trustworthiness of the data behind it.

In this conversational Microsoft session, Manish Kumar and Haider Raza will explore why data governance is fundamental to delivering trusted AI outcomes. Drawing on practical observations from customer engagements, they will discuss how data quality, lineage, ownership and shared business understanding influence the reliability and adoption of AI solutions.

The session will challenge the perception of governance as simply a compliance or control function. Instead, it will show how effective governance helps organisations innovate with greater confidence, manage risk responsibly and translate AI investments into meaningful business value.