Three out of four companies are betting big on AI – but most are digging on shifting ground. In this $100 billion gold rush, none of these investments will pay off without data quality and strong governance – and that remains a challenge for many organizations. Not every enterprise has a solid data governance practice and maturity models vary widely. As a result, investments in innovation initiatives are at risk of failure. What are the most important data management issues to prioritize? See how your organization measures up and get ahead of the curve with Actian.

As organizations scale AI initiatives on platforms like Databricks, one challenge remains: bridging the gap between the data in the lakehouse and the vast, distributed data that lives elsewhere. Turning massive volumes of technical metadata into trusted, business-ready insight requires more than cataloging what's inside the lakehouse—it demands true enterprise-wide intelligence. Actian CTO Emma McGrattan will explore how combining Databricks Unity Catalog with the Actian Data Platform extends visibility, governance, and trust beyond the lakehouse. Learn how leading enterprises are: Integrating metadata across all enterprise data assets for complete visibility Enriching Unity Catalog metadata with business context for broader usability Empowering non-technical users to discover, trust, and act on AI-ready data Building a foundation for scalable data productization with governance by design

Three out of four companies are betting big on AI – but most are digging on shifting ground. In this $100 billion gold rush, none of these investments will pay off without data quality and strong governance – and that remains a challenge for many organizations. Not every enterprise has a solid data governance practice and maturity models vary widely. As a result, investments in innovation initiatives are at risk of failure. What are the most important data management issues to prioritize? See how your organization measures up and get ahead of the curve with Actian.

Many companies are under pressure to implement Gen AI ASAP, but not everyone sees the risks clearly. New Actian research shows nearly 80% of respondents think their data quality is up to the task. But real data prep takes more work than most business leaders think. How can you avoid the data prep pitfalls that can tank a Gen AI initiative? How can you move quickly—and confidently—into the Gen AI era? Actian’s SVP of Engineering & Product, Emma McGrattan and CMO Jennifer Jackson will share research and customer perspectives to explain true data readiness and how to optimize your Gen AI journey.

Join us to explore how Zeenea’s data platform helps ensure data readiness, mitigate risks, and unlock GenAI potential in your organization.

As Generative AI continues to revolutionize industries, having high-quality, well-prepared data has never been more crucial. In this session, Emma McGrattan, SVP of Engineering & Product at Actian, and Guillaume Bodet, CPTO at Zeenea, will explore how Zeenea's cutting-edge Data Discovery Platform, now part of Actian, is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving data readiness for GenAI. Attendees will discover how Zeenea’s metadata management solutions, including its comprehensive data catalog, lineage insights, quality index, business glossary, and data marketplace, empower organizations to truly know and trust their data. Join us to learn how to leverage these tools to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and confidently unlock the full potential of GenAI in your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your data for the next wave of AI innovation! Speaker Bios: Emma McGrattan, SVP of Engineering & Product, Actian Emma is SVP of Engineering and Product at Actian leading global research and development. She is a recognized authority in data management and analytics technologies and holds multiple patents. Emma has over two decades of experience leading a global software development organization focused on innovation in high-performance analytics, data management, integration, and application development technologies. Prior to joining Actian, Emma was Vice President for Ingres at Computer Associates. Educated in Ireland, Emma holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Dublin City University.