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Great Data Debate
Why Your Data Governance
Will Always Fail
FEB
27
Thursday, February 27
1:00 PM ET
Zoom Webinar
Virtual Event
Join a panel of data governance practitioners, founders, and AI experts to learn from past data governance programs and get AI-ready in 2025.
About Event
Data governance has a history–from enterprise afterthought to a foundational pillar supporting the implementation of AI. Hear from leading voices in this debate-style panel of data governance practitioners, founders, and AI experts to get to the bottom of:
- Why does data governance adoption fail?
- What is traditional vs modern data governance?
- How does AI impact the future of data governance?
- What works for top data governance programs now vs. in the future?
Speakers
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Tiankai Feng
Data & AI Strategy Director
Tiankai Feng brings a unique perspective to data governance—one that goes beyond rules and frameworks to focus on the human side of data.
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Bojan Ciric
Technology Fellow Executive
Bojan Ciric brings a real-world perspective to data governance—rooted in decades of advising global banks on why organizational commitment to data is key to driving AI, innovation, and execution.
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Sonali Bhavsar
Technology Fellow Executive
Sonali Bhavsar is bridging the gap between traditional governance and GenAI readiness, bringing enterprise-scale expertise from Fortune 100 companies
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Austin Kronz
Director of Data Strategy
Former Gartner analyst turned Field CDO, Austin Kronz now lives the day-to-day of data governance—partnering with Fortune 500 companies on their D&A maturity journey.
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Why Attend
The Great Data Debate is where the brightest minds in data come together to challenge ideas, break down industry myths, and share hard-hitting insights. If you want to stay ahead in the world of data, this is the event you can’t afford to miss!
What’s in it for you?
Learn from industry experts
Gain insights from top data leaders who are shaping the future of data and analytics.
Get actionable takeaways
No fluff, just real-world strategies and frameworks you can apply immediately.
Be part of a greater impact
Join hundreds of data professionals in conversations that influence the way organizations think about data.
Engage in live debates & Q&A
Challenge ideas, ask questions, and be part of the discussion that pushes the industry forward.
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Past Great Data Debates