Why data management feels broken and how modern teams work smarter now

Join Jon Gray and Bharath Vasudevan for a candid talk on modern data governance, AI readiness, and stronger architectures.

Join Jon Gray, DAMA President and Bharath Vasudevan, VP Data Innovation & GTM Quest Software, for a candid fireside conversation on the shifting realities of data management.

Fresh from CDAO Sydney, they’ll unpack why today’s fragmented architectures, brittle governance and slow decision cycles are becoming board‑level risks. They’ll examine why traditional governance models are failing and how modern data teams are redesigning architectures and operating models to rebuild trust and enable AI responsibly. A practical, forward‑looking conversation between speakers and audience about what’s next - and how to prepare. Expect practical insights on modernising data foundations while avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Brief agenda below with timings:

5pm - arrival & networking

5:30 - Fireside chat between Jon and Bharath

6:00 - Q&A with Jon, Bharath and the audience

6:20 - Meet the speakers and networking drinks

7:30pm – close