Enterprise Data & AI truth, vendor-free

Honest conversations. Full-context case studies.
Fortune 500 playbooks straight from the frontlines.

Disney
Sony
Toyota
Red Bull
Meta
Visa
CocaCola
Verizon
McDonalds
Adidas
Activision | Blizzard
Merck
Kellogg's
Siemens
Mastercard
Pepsi
Honeywell
Expedia
P&G
PayPal
Nestle
Warner Bros. Discovery
Walgreens
Lilly
Hershey
Michelin
Paramount
Mars
KraftHeinz
Instacart
Unilever
CVS
EA
Bridgestone
Abbvie
Lowe's

When & Where

Sep 22–23. Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
33rd Floor, Lescaze Room + Terrace.

Who's in the room

35 enterprise data and AI leaders.
Every attendee is vetted. No vendors.

The Format

Full-context case studies. Small-group
roundtables. Workshops with artifacts.

What you leave with

Frameworks. Playbooks. Peer-backed evidence to advance your roadmap.

“I was looking for affirmation of whether I’m on the right track with our strategy: where we are and where we need to go. The presenters, the format, the location, it was a great experience.”

Nicole Fiedler
Nicole Fiedler
Enterprise Analytics Director, Mars

“No vendors, no sponsors. An unbelievable opportunity to talk about the problems we deal with every day, but don’t always have a counterpart to bounce off of.”

Stefan Kerekes
Stefan Kerekes
AVP of Global Customer Analytics, MetLife

“You didn’t see anyone close off or not be candid. We get bogged down in our day-to-day, and then come here and see: ‘I could do this differently’. It’s always a step forward.”

Jayant Rajpurohit
Jayant Rajpurohit
Director of Advanced Analytics, Henkel

“It’s something I’ve never seen at any conference, internal or external. In two days, I don’t know how you do it, but the connection and immediate peer support was phenomenal.”

Director of Analytics Transformation, Emerson

“Being able to understand where we are in our journey against others across different industries has given me direction and focus on where we can go next.”

Scott Hirayama
Scott Hirayama
Executive Director, Commercial Data Strategy & Management, Amgen

“Great program, useful content. Loved the materials and the engagement of all participants. Knowledgeable moderators and thought-provoking content. Good job!”

Alex Dragan
Alex Dragan
Vice President of Enterprise Data & Analytics, Four Seasons

“Fantastic to network with like-minded individuals and therapeutically co-vent about similar struggles we face, and how to overcome them. One story you can’t miss!”

Scott Hall
Scott Hall
Director of Operations Research & Data Science, Universal

“Great job of bringing data leaders together from various companies and industries. Good content, leadership, and participation, with valuable stories, ideas, and solutions.”

Brian Balzar
Brian Balzar
Executive VP of Digital Technology Business Transformation, Pepsi

“This is a game changer. I’ve learned so much interacting with my peers from different companies. The Masterclass has made me a better leader and strategist.”

Atul Sehgal
Atul Sehgal
Director of Data Science, Coca-Cola

“The Data Storytellers did an excellent job keeping attendees engaged and connected. I made several connections, and look forward to building on these relationships.”

Lindsey Weaver
Lindsey Weaver
VP of Global Analytics & Insights, Warner Bros. Discovery

“My experience from start to finish was nothing short of exceptional. I would highly recommend this as it is a brilliant example of quality content and expert conversations.”

Michel Spalburg
Michel Spalburg
Global Director of Analytics, Adidas

“The group was thoughtfully curated and diverse, and the sessions always flew by as they were rich with takeaways. I would 100% recommend it to my colleagues!”

Stephanie Caress
Stephanie Caress
Senior Director, A&R and Research Analytics, Sony Music Publishing

“I really enjoyed the group structure, focus questions and case studies. Great networking opportunities with actionable material.”

Ylan Kazi
Ylan Kazi
Chief Data Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield

“Unique value proposition free of any vendor pitch and solely focused on your professional development. You walk away with a renewed purpose and direction of focus.”

Kyle D. Herrman
Kyle D. Herrman
Director of Data Science, Nestle Purina

“Passionate and knowledgeable about the content. Good moderating and facilitation, great speakers, encouraging environment, and strong participation throughout.”

Leo Di Bacco
Leo Di Bacco
Executive Director of Planning and Analytics, Disney

“There was no selling along with it, that was something which attracted me a lot. It was amazing to listen to the issues and learnings from others.”

Nitin Bhatnagar
Nitin Bhatnagar
Vice President of Global Insight & Analytics, CSL

“It was extraordinary. A lot of time dedicated to sharing successes and learnings that were hugely valuable. An amazing experience and much more than just networking.”

Chris Hutchins
Chris Hutchins
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Northwell Health

“Listening to companies with different levels of maturity and business models broadened my horizons. There wasn’t a single topic I didn’t relate to.”

Jodi Blomberg
Jodi Blomberg
VP of AI and Machine Learning, Cox Automotive

“The Masterclass was phenomenal. Interacting with other industries both in and outside the FTSE100 ecosystem helped me leverage management learnings from various sectors.”

RB Rajkumar Rajabathar
RB Rajkumar Rajabathar
Executive Director, Global Commercial Pipeline Analytics, Merck

“The combination of practical case studies and group discussions was a great way to validate my thinking on what good could look like for Sony Music Publishing.”

Miguel Colmenares
Miguel Colmenares
Vice President, Global Analytics, Sony Music Publishing

"A great way to meet fellow Data Science leaders and gain a perspective that lets you look around the corner."

Dave Coughlin
Dave Coughlin
Executive Director of Data Science, CVS
SIDE BY SIDE

Different by design

Sponsored conferences

Who's in the room
Open registration, mixed seniority.
Vendors, sponsors, salespeople.
Challenging to find true peers.
What gets shared
Keynotes, panels, "future of AI" predictions.
Sponsor-led sessions with product agendas.
"Case studies" scrubbed of real tradeoffs.
What you take home
Content you'll never revisit.
Inspiration that fades by Monday.
No structured path from event to execution.
Who's in the room
35 vetted enterprise data & AI leaders.
Every attendee has high-stakes authority.
Vendor-free, sponsor-free, sales-free.
What gets shared
Full-context case studies, unfiltered.
Practitioner content, candid discussions.
Wins, tradeoffs, failures shared openly.
What you take home
Frameworks you'll implement immediately.
Artifacts you build throughout the event.
Peer-backed evidence for your roadmap.
WHAT WE COVER

Learn what actually works

Organizational Influence

Stakeholder alignment, C-suite narratives,
cross-silo politics, and the human side of
successful data and AI transformations.

Operational Architecture

Operating models, governance frameworks,
product pipelines, and delivery structures.
Building best-in-class teams for the AI era.

Business Case Design

Budgets, mandates, headcount. Crafting an
airtight business narrative for your roadmap
that your key executives trust and invest in.

ON RECORD

Don't take our word for it

“I was looking for affirmation of whether I’m on the right track with our strategy: where we are and where we need to go. The presenters, the format, the location, it was a great experience.”

Nicole Fiedler
Nicole Fiedler
Enterprise Analytics Director, Mars

“No vendors, no sponsors. An unbelievable opportunity to talk about the problems we deal with every day, but don’t always have a counterpart to bounce off of.”

Stefan Kerekes
Stefan Kerekes
AVP of Global Customer Analytics, MetLife

“You didn’t see anyone close off or not be candid. We get bogged down in our day-to-day, and then come here and see: ‘I could do this differently’. It’s always a step forward.”

Jayant Rajpurohit
Jayant Rajpurohit
Director of Advanced Analytics, Henkel

“It’s something I’ve never seen at any conference, internal or external. In two days, I don’t know how you do it, but the connection and immediate peer support was phenomenal.”

Nicole Coolidge
Nicole Coolidge
Director of Analytics Transformation, Emerson

“Being able to understand where we are in our journey against others across different industries has given me direction and focus on where we can go next.”

Scott Hirayama
Scott Hirayama
Executive Director, Commercial Data Strategy & Management, Amgen

“Great program, useful content. Loved the materials and the engagement of all participants. Knowledgeable moderators and thought-provoking content. Good job!”

Alex Dragan
Alex Dragan
Vice President of Enterprise Data & Analytics, Four Seasons

“Fantastic to network with like-minded individuals and therapeutically co-vent about similar struggles we face, and how to overcome them. One story you can’t miss!”

Scott Hall
Scott Hall
Director of Operations Research & Data Science, Universal

“Great job of bringing data leaders together from various companies and industries. Good content, leadership, and participation, with valuable stories, ideas, and solutions.”

Brian Balzar
Brian Balzar
Executive VP of Digital Technology Business Transformation, Pepsi

“This is a game changer. I’ve learned so much interacting with my peers from different companies. The Masterclass has made me a better leader and strategist.”

Atul Sehgal
Atul Sehgal
Director of Data Science, Coca-Cola

“The Data Storytellers did an excellent job keeping attendees engaged and connected. I made several connections, and look forward to building on these relationships.”

Lindsey Weaver
Lindsey Weaver
VP of Global Analytics & Insights, Warner Bros. Discovery

“My experience from start to finish was nothing short of exceptional. I would highly recommend this as it is a brilliant example of quality content and expert conversations.”

Michel Spalburg
Michel Spalburg
Global Director of Analytics, Adidas

“The group was thoughtfully curated and diverse, and the sessions always flew by as they were rich with takeaways. I would 100% recommend it to my colleagues!”

Stephanie Caress
Stephanie Caress
Senior Director, A&R and Research Analytics, Sony Music Publishing

“I really enjoyed the group structure, focus questions and case studies. Great networking opportunities with actionable material.”

Ylan Kazi
Ylan Kazi
Chief Data Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield

“Unique value proposition free of any vendor pitch and solely focused on your professional development. You walk away with a renewed purpose and direction of focus.”

Kyle D. Herrman
Kyle D. Herrman
Director of Data Science, Nestle Purina

“Passionate and knowledgeable about the content. Good moderating and facilitation, great speakers, encouraging environment, and strong participation throughout.”

Leo Di Bacco
Leo Di Bacco
Executive Director of Planning and Analytics, Disney

“There was no selling along with it, that was something which attracted me a lot. It was amazing to listen to the issues and learnings from others.”

Nitin Bhatnagar
Nitin Bhatnagar
Vice President of Global Insight & Analytics, CSL

“It was extraordinary. A lot of time dedicated to sharing successes and learnings that were hugely valuable. An amazing experience and much more than just networking.”

Chris Hutchins
Chris Hutchins
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Northwell Health

“Listening to companies with different levels of maturity and business models broadened my horizons. There wasn’t a single topic I didn’t relate to.”

Jodi Blomberg
Jodi Blomberg
VP of AI and Machine Learning, Cox Automotive

“The Masterclass was phenomenal. Interacting with other industries both in and outside the FTSE100 ecosystem helped me leverage management learnings from various sectors.”

RB Rajkumar Rajabathar
RB Rajkumar Rajabathar
Executive Director, Global Commercial Pipeline Analytics, Merck

“The combination of practical case studies and group discussions was a great way to validate my thinking on what good could look like for Sony Music Publishing.”

Miguel Colmenares
Miguel Colmenares
Vice President, Global Analytics, Sony Music Publishing

"A great way to meet fellow Data Science leaders and gain a perspective that lets you look around the corner."

Dave Coughlin
Dave Coughlin
Executive Director of Data Science, CVS
CLEAR EXPECTATIONS

Standards to meet

Who you are

You drive enterprise data and AI strategy. You carry the risk. You own the outcomes.

You're a CDAO / VP / Sr. Director level leader.
You're not a vendor, consultant, or salesperson.
You want to know what's real and what's fake.
You want proof, receipts, and playbooks.

You bring

Once you're confirmed to attend, you contribute to the event experience with:

Curiosity, insights, and sharp questions.
Real experience with relatable war stories.
A specific challenge you want peer input on.
Commitment to two full days of focused work.
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