Mike Blandina

While 2025 was the year of AI implementation, 2026 is the year AI ROI becomes real. This executive panel brings together seasoned data leaders to share a tactical playbook for proving AI ROI. Drawing from real-world transformations from companies across different verticals, this session explores how to transition from foundational metrics — like throughput and speed — to the holy grail of measurable business impact. We will explore moving beyond productivity gains to hard financial impact. Learn how to leverage Snowflake’s unified platform to scale agentic workflows, bridge the gap from pilot to production and articulate a value story that resonates in the boardroom. This session is being conducted under Chatham House Rules. To foster an open and candid discussion, participants are expected to treat all information shared during the session as confidential. Information, comments, viewpoints, and materials discussed may not be referenced, disclosed, attributed, distributed, or shared outside of this session without the express permission of the organizers and participants.

As AI reshapes industries, CIOs must balance innovation with reliability. This panel explores how CIOs build robust infrastructures, align AI initiatives with business goals, and foster agile teams. Hear how top tech leaders navigate challenges and transform data into competitive advantage in the age of AI.