09:30 AM - 10:15 AM IST

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value

Robert Thanaraj, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

Gareth Herschel, VP Analyst, Gartner

AI is accelerating new possibilities for data and analytics everywhere. Success isn’t always about being the fastest, but about finding your own path to value, while managing risk and cost. Join our Gartner’s Opening Keynote to discover how a thoughtful approach to speed and direction helps you prepare for what’s next, no matter where you are today. ... Show More Show Less

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM IST

Neo4j: Is Your AI Brain-Dead? Knowledge Graphs Provide the Nervous System

Pawan Mall, Senior Solutions Engineer, Neo4j

Sandhya Dev, Senior Solutions Engineer, Neo4j India Pvt Ltd

95% of GenAI projects fail to reach production because LLMs lack enterprise context. Learn how Knowledge Graphs power GraphRAG to improve accuracy by up to 3×. See how Prospa cut loan approval times from 48 hours to 2 hours using this approach, and gain practical insights for building more accurate, reliable, production-ready GenAI applications. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change

Shubhangi Vashisth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

The enormous potential business value of AI will not materialize spontaneously. AI leaders should guide their organizations toward an era in which AI is not only creating tangible business value but goes beyond to become a critical competitive differentiator and industry disruptor. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026

Akash Krishnan, PhD, Director Analyst, Gartner

Richa Jha, Sr Principal Analyst, Gartner

Join an interactive executive discussion on emerging trends from the 2026 CDAO Agenda Survey, highlighting cost optimization for D&A, scalable design patterns and the use of AI to improve D&A operations. Discover how these insights can drive efficiency and innovation across your organization. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

How to Build and Manage Data Products Efficiently (Technology and Architecture Perspectives)

Sagnik Das, Principal Analyst, Gartner

Many organizations pursue data products; however, sustaining their success seems challenging. This breakout session is a compilation of several case studies and best practice recommendations for D&A leaders who seek guidance in executing their data product strategy. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Optimize Costs by Rationalizing Your Technology Stack for DA Governance Programs

Divya Radhakrishnan, Director Analyst, Gartner

While there is convergence in capabilities across D&A governance technology stack, D&A leaders need to validate, select and rationalize tools to drive the optimal outcomes from their D&A governance programs while maximizing ROI. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM IST

Peer Meetup: Expanding Structured Data Foundations to Unstructured Data (Participant Driven Discussion)

Join this Peer Meetup to discuss how organizations are evolving their data foundations to manage and derive value from unstructured data, including documents, emails, images, audio, and other content sources. What approaches are helping improve accessibility, governance, and AI readiness? What challenges are leaders encountering? And what opportunities are emerging as unstructured data becomes a critical asset for analytics and AI?
Connect with fellow data and analytics leaders to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for unlocking value from unstructured data at scale.
Before you step into this session, think about a couple of areas where you have attempted and/or succeeded in your organization that your peers might find useful. Also, think about a couple of questions you would like answered by those who may be further ahead in their data governance and data quality journey. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM IST

Reference Architecture Brief: Data Management Architecture

Ramke Ramakrishnan, VP Analyst, Gartner

In this session, you’ll explore a reference architecture that serves as a blueprint for future-proofing your data and analytics environment. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to align your technology stack with business objectives — whether you're modernizing an existing architecture or building one from the ground up. ... Show More Show Less

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM IST

Signature Series: Get Ready For Data and Analytics 2030

Deepak Seth, Sr Director Analyst, Gartner

D&A leaders play a central role in their organization's AI success by providing the critical accelerants needed to realize value from AI. Based on your organization's data, analytics, and AI ambition and where you are today, this session will unfold the vision for data and analytics in 2030. It will describe how your capabilities, operating model and practices need to evolve to realize that ambition. ... Show More Show Less

All 2026 Conference Sessions

Gartner Opening Keynote: Navigate AI on Your Data & Analytics Journey to Value

Neo4j: Is Your AI Brain-Dead? Knowledge Graphs Provide the Nervous System

Advance Your AI Strategy For Success in an Era of Constant Change

CDAO Circle Leadership Exchange: Shared Lessons From CDAO Agenda Survey 2026

How to Build and Manage Data Products Efficiently (Technology and Architecture Perspectives)

Optimize Costs by Rationalizing Your Technology Stack for DA Governance Programs

Peer Meetup: Expanding Structured Data Foundations to Unstructured Data (Participant Driven Discussion)

Reference Architecture Brief: Data Management Architecture

Signature Series: Get Ready For Data and Analytics 2030

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