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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.<\/div>\n
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In this candid fireside conversation, PwC’s Steve Mills will be joined by\u00a0other data leaders\u00a0from various sectors\u00a0to explore the real-world challenges organisations are tackling as they move from AI experimentation to enterprise adoption.<\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n
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  • Understand the data foundations AI really depends on<\/li>\n
  • Explore the priorities and trade-offs facing today’s data leaders<\/li>\n
  • Learn the practical lessons from organisations preparing for next-generation AI<\/li>\n
  • Discover how to build a trusted, AI-ready data strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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