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Dael Williamson

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Dael Williamson

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EMEA Chief Technology Officer Databricks

An accomplished and entrepreneurial CTO, Business Platform Economist and Architect focused on digital data & AI-led business transformations across various industries. Dael provides thought leadership and guidance for the C-level executives at major Databricks customers in EMEA and globally. Prior to joining Databricks, Dael was the global Data Technology Lead at Avanade and Accenture Microsoft Business Group.

A published data scientist in the field of protein molecular modelling, with extensive experience working in start-ups and enterprises, Dael is actively involved in the UK and EU startup community and sits on the advisory board of 2 startups in the health and biotech sector. Dael holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology, Molecular Modelling, Structural Biochemistry/Bioinformatics and Predictive Drug Design.

Bio from: Databricks DATA + AI Summit 2023

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The age of autonomous agents is here, and it’s moving fast. Gartner predicts that 70% of organizations will deploy AI agents this year to automate complex business processes. But as technology vendors promise exponential productivity, data leaders face a new reality: when every team member can command thousands of digital workers, who’s really in control?

Join Dael and Robin for a candid, entertaining fireside chat as they tackle the tough questions every CDO, CTO, and CIO should be asking. How do you keep oversight when agents are making split-second decisions at scale? What new risks (ethical, operational, and reputational) emerge when AI agents go rogue? And how do you build a data strategy that balances innovation with accountability?

Using real-world stories, surprising data points, and a dash of humour, this session will help you rethink how you buy, build, and govern technology in the age of agentic business. Whether you’re already deploying agents or just starting to explore, you’ll leave with practical insights to avoid the pitfalls, and harness the promise of this next frontier.