Beyond AI: The critical role of Data Governance in enterprise transformation
Over the last two years, AI has dominated boardroom conversations, but many organisations are discovering the same reality: ambition is outpacing data readiness.
While AI remains a priority, organisations must also respond to increasing regulatory scrutiny, operational risk, and the need to deliver better business and customer outcomes.
Through expert insight and interactive discussion, this masterclass will provide a clear view of how to position and prioritise data governance to deliver tangible business outcomes.
This masterclass is designed for data and governance leaders who want to move beyond theory and into practical execution.
Across the day, we will explore:
- The key drivers for data governance beyond AI
- How to navigate regulatory pressure and competing demands
- Ways to position data governance as a business priority
- How to improve collaboration between business and data teams
- Practical approaches that work in real-world environments
Beyond AI: What Data Governance leaders need to get right first
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Experian, 6th Floor, Cardinal Place, 80 Victoria St, London SW1E 5JL
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Welcome |
| 10:15 | Reframing Data Governance Beyond AI – Rob Hawker Explore why data governance is gaining renewed focus through AI and why organisations must look beyond it. Learn how to identify and leverage the broader drivers for governance across industries, and discover practical ways to build momentum and long-term value.
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| 10:45 | Regulation, Reality and Practical Progress – Joanne Biggadike Gain insight into the challenges of implementing data governance in the financial services. Understand how regulation can both support and hinder progress, and learn practical, real-world approaches to overcoming barriers and delivering meaningful outcomes. |
| 11:15 | Break |
| 11:30 | Bridging the Gap Between Business and Data Teams – Steve Prokopiou Discover how to overcome the common disconnect between business stakeholders and data teams. This session focuses on people, communication, and collaboration, providing actionable strategies to align teams and deliver solutions that create real business value. |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | How to link data governance initiatives to business outcomes Explore how organisations can move beyond theory and embed data governance practices that deliver real, quantifiable results. Drawing on experience working across industries, we’ll explore how improved data quality, validation, and governance frameworks can positively impact areas such as customer experience, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation. |
| 1:30 | Workshop session |
| 2:15 | Panel discussion (All speakers) Bridging the gap between AI ambition and data reality
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| 2:45 | Key takeaways & close |
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