Building AI-Ready Data Foundations
Turning Data Strategy Into Scalable Outcomes
Tuesday, March 17th 2026 | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM IST | Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai
Event Overview
Every enterprise today is rich in data, but value remains locked behind quality issues, siloed systems, inconsistent governance, skills gaps and rising costs. Leaders need to modernize their data estates without disrupting the business, while building the foundation for AI, faster decisioning and measurable outcomes.
The session combines market insight, real-world client proof and collaborative strategy design into one focused experience – moving organizations from knowing to doing. Attendees will leave with a draft Data Strategy Blueprint aligned to their business goals and a sharper view of the data landscape ahead.
Discussion Points:
- What the top enterprise data priorities are for 2026 and what they mean for your organization, drawing on insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value report;
- Real-world proof points from organizations that have strengthened their data foundations, reduced complexity and accelerated value across operations, analytics and AI initiatives;
- The need to co-create a practical, execution-ready Data Strategy Blueprint – covering priorities, use cases, architecture enablers and success metrics;
- How leading organizations are solving their data challenges, illustrated through real-world use cases shared by practitioners in the room;
- What steps enterprises can take to accelerate execution – with access to experts, innovation assets and an industry use-case library to support next steps.
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Rahul Neel Mani
VP of Community Engagement
and Editorial
ISMG (Moderator)
Chip Schneck
Principal, Generative AI and
Data Strategy
IBM
Speakers
Join your peers and thought-leader Chip Schneck from IBM with Rahul Neel Mani to discuss Building AI-Ready Data Foundations: Turning Data Strategy Into Scalable Outcomes
This session will be:
- Chatham house rules
- Peer driven
- Pitch free
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Venue
Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai
Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098