July 20, 2027 · MIT Museum, Cambridge

The Voices Defining Data Leadership.

Our speakers are not presenters — they are practitioners. Senior data executives who have navigated the challenges you face, and who speak candidly because this room is built for it.

Full Speaker List Revealed to Confirmed Attendees

In keeping with the summit's invitation-only format, the complete speaker roster is shared exclusively with confirmed attendees. The profiles below represent a selection of the calibre of leaders you will meet.

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Alexandra Chen

Chief Data Officer

Global Financial Group

Alexandra has spent over two decades building data organizations inside some of the world's largest financial institutions. She is known for translating complex data strategy into board-level narratives and for her work on responsible AI governance frameworks.

Data GovernanceAI StrategyExecutive Alignment

North America

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Marcus Webb

SVP, Data & Analytics

Fortune 100 Healthcare

Marcus leads a global team of over 400 data professionals across analytics, engineering, and data science. His work on real-time clinical data platforms has been recognized as a benchmark for the healthcare industry.

Healthcare DataReal-Time AnalyticsData Culture

North America

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Priya Nair

Chief Data & AI Officer

Leading Technology Firm

Priya is one of the most recognized voices in enterprise AI adoption. She has led the deployment of large-scale machine learning platforms across 30+ markets and is a frequent contributor to global policy discussions on AI regulation.

Enterprise AIML at ScaleAI Policy

Asia Pacific

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James Okafor

Group Chief Data Officer

International Retail Conglomerate

James oversees data strategy across a portfolio of 12 retail brands operating in 40 countries. His focus on unified data architecture and customer intelligence has driven measurable commercial outcomes at scale.

Retail DataUnified ArchitectureCustomer Intelligence

Europe

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Sofia Reyes

Chief Data Officer

Global Insurance Group

Sofia has pioneered the use of data mesh architecture in regulated industries, demonstrating that decentralized data ownership and enterprise governance are not mutually exclusive. She is a sought-after speaker on data product thinking.

Data MeshData ProductsRegulated Industries

Europe

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David Tanaka

VP, Data Strategy

Multinational Energy Corporation

David leads data strategy for one of the world's largest energy companies, with a focus on operational data integration and sustainability reporting. He has been instrumental in building data literacy programs at the executive level.

Energy DataSustainability ReportingData Literacy

Asia Pacific

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