14:50 - 15:20 Data Engineering, Integration & Automation Theatre
PANEL: Human First AI- Driving Innovation Through Data, Purpose and Passion
Tuesday 21st October 2025
About
AI may be the enabler, but people are the driving force. From ethical design and cultural transformation to trust-building and team diversity, the session examines how people power progress.
This 30-minute discussion curated by Women in Data® brings together senior data leaders from across the Data & AI industry to explore how a human-centric mindset is essential for delivering responsible, impactful AI.
Speakers will share real-world insights into leading change, embedding inclusive practices, and turning complex data into meaningful outcomes. Expect a fast-paced, thought-provoking dialogue that reframes AI as not just smart tech, but a tool that must be shaped by empathy, purpose, and collaboration.
Takeaways
- Technology alone isn’t enough; ethical design, empathy, and cultural transformation are critical for delivering responsible AI.
- Inclusive teams with diverse perspectives strengthen trust and deliver better outcomes.
- Data leaders play a key role in embedding inclusive practices within their teams
- AI should be reframed as a tool shaped by purpose and collaboration