Matthias Patzak

Every enterprise faces the same sequencing problem: "Before we can deploy AI, we need to fix our legacy systems." This is technology's most expensive false binary. Organizations that made real progress rejected that sequence.

Many enterprises face barriers when adopting agentic AI—not from technology limitations, but from treating data as raw material instead of purpose-built products. This session presents a three-part framework for data excellence: reimagine your data strategy around open architectures that democratize access; rewire team structures to eliminate undifferentiated tasks through automated governance; and realize value with real-time, agent-ready data products that drive measurable business outcomes.

Legacy applications run mission-critical processes, but increasingly limit innovation and organizational agility through outdated architectures. This session equips leaders with frameworks to refactor applications into cloud-native solutions while preserving business operations.

Cloud adoption success requires more than technical excellence—it demands the right organizational structure. This session reveals six characteristics that define high-performing software teams: highly aligned, loosely coupled, outcome focused, well controlled, right sized, and long lived.

The importance of transformation remains a key concern for C-level executives in many organizations as they recognize their current operating model is hindering progress.

The importance of transformation remains a key concern for C-level executives in many organizations as they recognize their current operating model is hindering progress.