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      Value at AI Velocity: Navigating the Now and Next

      This year’s conference is designed to enable data and analytics leaders to deliver value at the rapid pace set by AI. It’s about delivering immediate impact by scaling high value initiatives while building the capabilities to stay ahead of future developments and using governance best practices to balance risk and value.

      Track A: Leadership

      A track designed for CDAOs, data, analytics and AI leaders tasked with creating a strategy and operating model that delivers business value. These leaders develop talent and mature a data-driven culture by building trust and managing data while evolving technology capabilities.

      Track B: AI

      This track covers everything you need to be successful with AI including: AI strategy, responsible AI, AI governance, agentic AI and AI agents, generative AI, LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, AI engineering, prompt engineering, AI architecture, data science, ML, and scalability. 

      Track C: Analytics

      This track covers analytics and business intelligence including: self-service analytics, hard resets to drive modernization, the adoption and impact of generative AI, ecosystems, composability, natural language query, modern dashboarding, data storytelling and decision intelligence.
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      Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM JST

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journeys
      Adam Ronthal, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Carlie Idoine, VP Analyst, Gartner
      With high D&A ambitions and AI pilots becoming increasingly ubiquitous, focus is shifting toward consistent execution. We will share how to continue innovating and experimenting while scaling success. In this keynote, Gartner’s perspective will guide you on preparing for the expected and adapting to the unexpected. Learn to enhance your D&A and AI capabilities on the path to success. ... Show More Show Less

      10:30 AM - 11:15 AM JST

      Guest Keynote: Positive Aspects of Diversity — Exciting Outlook for 2025
      Tomoko Nagano, Newscaster/Journalist
      Since joining Fuji Television the year the Equal Employment Opportunity Act was enacted in Japan, I have spent my career working in the television industry. Why and how did I transition from variety shows to news reporting? What challenges have women working in the media faced, and how have they sought to overcome them? What has changed in television in Japan since the Showa era, and what has remained the same? Drawing from my own experiences and providing specific examples, I will share insights on career advancement for working women, addressing the issue of sexual discrimination, and finding fulfillment in the workplace. ... Show More Show Less

      11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST

      [Luncheon] AVANT: Optimal Solution for Business Management Infrastructure
      Shinsuke Umeda, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AVANT CORPORATION
      Many companies are implementing data platforms and creating processes for rapid decision making. However, in order to utilize the insights of collected data for management decision making, it is essential to have an appropriate management, visualization, and analysis mechanism.
      In this session, we will explain the segregation of data platforms and management information infrastructures, and how to combine “AVANT Cruise” and “AVANT Chart” with data platforms to realize more efficient integration, analysis, and reporting of business management data.       ... Show More Show Less

      11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST

      [Luncheon] InterSystems: A Practical Approach to Enabling Data Fabric
      Tomo Okuyama, Sales Engineer, InterSystems Japan K.K.
      Hiroshi Sato, Senior Advisor, InterSystems Japan K.K.
      Introduce of InterSystems' Data Fabric Studio, a practical approach to the realization of “Data Fabric” which is now expected as the key to data integration. To solve the challenges by data silos, and to address the need of real-time data, will show you the ideal data integration by our data platform. Not only the technical integration, but also the environment where business users can immediately use data is important. We will also explain the concrete steps by Data Fabric Studio as a road map from the ideal data environment to implementation, and how to achieve true data-driven management. ... Show More Show Less

      11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST

      [Luncheon] Informatica: Data Management for AI - Global Best Practices
      Takuya Morimoto, Solution Architect & Evangelist, Informatica Japan K.K.
      Are your companies ready with their own data for AI? Leading companies have already begun working on the next generation of data management. Specifically, they are optimizing data engineering for AI, merging master data management with AI applications, and extending data governance to AI governance. In this session, we will explain the global standard of “data management for AI” that advanced companies are working on and the cutting-edge “AI for data management” technology that supports the realization of this standard, with the latest case studies and trends in Japan and abroad. ... Show More Show Less

      11:30 AM - 12:00 PM JST

      [Luncheon] UCHIDA YOKO: Adding Value to Data ― AI Strategy for Competitiveness
      Ryoi Yamaguchi, General Manager, UCHIDA YOKO CO., LTD.
      As the business value of generative AI is questioned, are you fully leveraging your enterprise data?
      This session explores how combining enterprise data platforms with generative AI drives       innovation. We’ll showcase use cases like cross-searching structured inspection data and unstructured VOC to enhance quality strategies. Learn new approaches for seamless data utilization and faster decision-making.
      We’ll also focus on optimizing workflows through application features and screen transitions for real-world use.
      Join us to experience the future of data utilization with generative AI!       ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

      Consulting Clinic+: Breaking Down Silos to Achieve Business Transformation with Data and AI
      Tomokazu Ando, Expert Partner, Practice, Gartner
      Yifan Wu, Associate Director Consulting, Gartner
      Many companies aim to leverage AI and data-driven strategies for business transformation, yet often find themselves stuck at mere improvements. In this session, we will explore insights gained from consulting practices to examine the hypothesis that siloed thinking within lines of business may hinder transformation. We will discuss how to establish governance structures that drive transformation through data and AI, and present concrete approaches to developing data-savvy talent and creating new use cases, supported by practical examples. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

      Foundational Concepts and Future Innovations of MDM
      Sally Parker, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
      A heightened need for trust in our data, its lineage, and use, has propelled governance of master data, in particular, from a nice-to-have to a critical foundational pillar of D&A and AI initiatives. This session covers key considerations across people, process and technology in running a successful MDM program that delivers tangible business value and sustainable governance. ... Show More Show Less

      12:30 PM - 01:00 PM JST

      How to Effectively Communicate With the Board About AI
      Yoshi Matsumoto, Distinguished VP, Advisory, Gartner
      Nonexecutive directors are increasingly expressing interest in AI. The board oversight role is increasingly facing questions about AI technologies, how they help enterprises deliver on shareholder value, or pose risks to enterprises and industries. This session focuses on how CIOs and other C-suite leaders can effectively communicate with boards regarding current issues and opportunities with AI. ... Show More Show Less

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