Data is the critical foundation for extracting enterprise value from artificial intelligence. For CIOs, success depends not just on deploying AI tools, but on building a scalable, trusted data ecosystem. High-quality, well-governed data enables AI to deliver accurate insights, automate processes and support strategic decision-making. Without it, even advanced models falter.

To unlock AI's full potential, data must be accessible, contextualized and aligned with business objectives. Ethical governance and regulatory compliance are essential to maintaining trust and mitigating risk. Fragmented or siloed data environments undermine performance and erode confidence.

The session, led by Rakesh Bhardwaj, group CIO at Lupin, will cover:

• Building data-first strategies that enable seamless organizational flow;
• Transitioning from project to product management approaches for AI initiatives;
• Democratizing data capabilities across business functions beyond IT departments.