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Sarah James
Sr Director Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Agentic Analytics and AI
- Trends and Futures
- Value and Metrics
- Overall Data and Analytics Strategy
Speaker Bio
Sarah is a Senior Research Director in Gartner's CDAO practice where she focuses on topics at the intersection of data and human behaviour - including CDAO impact and influence, data-driven culture development, bringing people along on the data journey, self development, effective delivery, neurodiversity, and more.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT
Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value
Gareth Herschel,
VP Analyst, Gartner
Sarah James,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today.
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Tuesday, 28 April, 2026 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM BRT
Signature Series: Top Data and Analytics Predictions for 2026
Sarah James,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
This session of Gartner’s top D&A predictions for 2026 will guide data and analytics leaders as they plan for the impact of AI across all aspects of data and analytics, including leadership, governance, talent, market, and the need for AI-ready data and a FinAI competency for value realization.
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Wednesday, 29 April, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT
Journey for Realizing Value From Data, Analytics and AI
Sarah James,
Sr Director Analyst, Gartner
D&A and AI leaders, including CDAOs, continue to face challenges in demonstrating the value of D&A and AI initiatives. This session will provide a roadmap for gaining stakeholder buy-in, quantifying value and building a robust business case, learning from the successes of other organizations, and continuously measuring results and adjusting.
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