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16:30 - 17:15  Keynote Theatre: Leadership & Strategy

Fireside Chat: Cars and Coffee – Fuelling Data Foundations for the AI Age

Tuesday 13th October 2026

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Every organisation is investing in AI, but the ability to generate sustainable business value depends on far more than choosing the right model. Behind every successful AI programme lies a set of data foundations that are often far more difficult to build than the AI itself.
In this candid fireside conversation, PwC’s Steve Mills will be joined by other data leaders from various sectors to explore the real-world challenges organisations are tackling as they move from AI experimentation to enterprise adoption.
Drawing on practical experience rather than theory, the discussion will explore how leading organisations are building trusted, AI-ready data, unlocking value from unstructured information, balancing governance with innovation and creating the organisational culture needed to scale AI successfully.
Key Takeways:
  • Understand the data foundations AI really depends on
  • Explore the priorities and trade-offs facing today’s data leaders
  • Learn the practical lessons from organisations preparing for next-generation AI
  • Discover how to build a trusted, AI-ready data strategy