Jennifer Jackson

One of the biggest myths about data and AI sovereignty is that it’s about location. Actually, it’s about who remains in control. Storage location is one architectural decision among several. Organizations across Europe and North America consider data and AI sovereignty to be a strategic imperative, but until they approach it with a focus on control, many organizations risk failure. In this session, Actian shares results from its 2026 global sovereignty survey, dismantles the myths keeping enterprises stuck, and hands you a practical checklist to separate real control from compliance theater.

Only 1 in 20 AI deployments deliver measurable ROI. Why? What can enterprise leaders do about it? New research from Actian reveals a clear connection between data products, data contracts and AI success. In this session, Actian will share the biggest findings from our global survey of enterprise data leaders, along with practical data governance and operational guidance to successfully scale AI deployments and avoid dead-end experimentation.

Only 1 in 20 AI deployments deliver measurable ROI. Why? What can enterprise leaders do about it? New research from Actian reveals a clear connection between data products, data contracts and AI success. In this session, Actian will share the biggest findings from our global survey of enterprise data leaders, along with practical data governance and operational guidance to successfully scale AI deployments and avoid dead-end experimentation.

Only 1 in 20 AI deployments deliver measurable ROI. Why? What can enterprise leaders do about it? New research from Actian reveals a clear connection between data products, data contracts and AI success. In this session, Actian will share the biggest findings from our global survey of enterprise data leaders, along with practical data governance and operational guidance to successfully scale AI deployments and avoid dead-end experimentation.

Up to 95% of all AI deployments fail to deliver measurable ROI. Why? And what can enterprise leaders do about it? New global quantitative research from Actian shows a clear pattern: organizations lacking data products and enforceable data contracts are far more likely to fail. Based on survey data from enterprise data leaders, this session reveals what separates scalable AI from perpetual pilots and failed experiments. Attendees will leave with concrete design, governance, and operating practices they can apply immediately to their next AI initiative.