Data Management in the Age of AI

Data Management in the Age of AI

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEST

Venue: NTT Data, Level 21, 35 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC

Event Overview

In every conversation about digital transformation, there’s a quiet hero that often gets overshadowed by the latest technology headline. That hero is data. It's the raw material underpinning everything we do, from understanding our customers and making strategic decisions to managing operational risks and fuelling innovation.

While Australian organisations have invested heavily in data lakes and warehouses, the real challenge has become clear: it’s not just about collecting more data, but about managing it well, governing it responsibly, and making sure it's fit for purpose. Without a strong data foundation, even the most advanced analytics or AI systems will fail.

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion with senior data leaders as we unpack this critical journey. We'll explore how to build trust, enable innovation, and prepare for the future in a landscape defined by rapid technological and regulatory change.

Key Discussion Points

Our expert panel will tackle some of the most pressing challenges in data management, including:

• Data as the Foundation: How do you decide what data is truly worth keeping in a world of information overload? We’ll discuss strategies for filtering noise, reducing costs, and ensuring data flows securely across systems and borders.

• Enabling Data Governance: Moving beyond "red tape," learn how to embed governance seamlessly into the daily rhythm of an organisation to build trust and ensure data integrity.

• Data in Action: We’ll explore the ethics of AI and analytics, focusing on how to make data insights explainable and ensure the data you rely on remains fresh, relevant, and reliable over time.

• Preparing for the Future: We’ll look ahead at emerging risks like synthetic data misuse and AI supply chain attacks, discussing how to plan for a future where technology, regulations, and risks are constantly evolving.

Sponsorship Acknowledgment

We extend our sincere thanks to NTT for their generous support as our venue sponsor.