To successfully adopt AI, organizations must go beyond tools and assess their readiness across strategy, infrastructure, workforce, and governance. The session explores the five key pillars organizations must evaluate before adopting AI: strategic alignment, data, technology, workforce, and governance and risk management. Success requires more than just acquiring AI tools - it demands a clear business strategy, high-quality data, a robust IT infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a strong AI governance to ensure a compliant and secure AI deployment.

The session also provides a structured road map to help organizations align AI initiatives with operational realities, and build a scalable, efficient and secure AI strategy that drives long-term success.