Lulu Wang

With rapid tech advances, governance and operating models often lag behind. Balancing speed and control is tough, especially as governance approaches blur across organizations. Join us for a practical discussion — share your experiences, challenges and ideas on AI and data governance. We'll explore insights, trade-offs and create tools like action lists and risk maps. All participants should actively engage, sharing experiences, questions and ideas.

As CDAO leaders, we often see enthusiasm for big outcomes, however foundational investments necessary may not receive the same support. This discussion will focus on ways you have found success in your organizations to prioritize and advocate for essential, long-term investments. Join this interactive discussion to share your experiences, strategies, and co-create actionable solutions. Through active participation, we’ll develop practical next steps and tools to link investments to outcomes and drive organizational alignment. To help us kickstart an engaging discussion, please reflect on the questions below before the session. Your insights will shape our conversation, and you’ll receive a customized resource afterward to support your continued success.

Gartner research shows that technical excellence alone rarely shifts mindsets or drives cultural change. If you want your business to truly think differently about data, you need to stop “selling” capabilities and start “marketing” value, using the same tactics as world-class consumer brands. This session unveils a new playbook for D&A leaders to build and execute a marketing plan that transforms culture and boosts adoption, with Gartner insights and real-world examples. Learn why most D&A strategies fail, how to apply proven marketing principles, and spark enthusiasm for data across your organization.