Sam Cremins

Data remains one of the most valuable assets a company has to guide its decision making. How that data is processed, used and presented is changing rapidly and with it the role and skills of data engineers. In this fireside chat, Manuka will explore the future of data engineering and the ongoing challenges of overcoming legacy constrains and governance with the latest breakthroughs in AI. Expect a grounded discussion on: • What “AI-ready” really means for data engineers • Engineering through legacy constraints in a highly regulated environment • Designing ingestion, orchestration, and observability that scale • Embedding governance and quality without slowing delivery • What’s next for data engineering in the age of generative AI Whether you’re building pipelines, managing platforms, or designing modern data infrastructure, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how data engineering is evolving to meet the AI moment.