Svetlana Sicular is a thought leader in AI, making a transformational impact on AI governance, strategies and AI-data readiness of organizations of all scales, from multinational corporations and government bodies to innovative startups. As one of the first analysts ever covering AI, she has been shaping AI space for over a decade, influencing strategies of major players and adopters. Her current research interests focus on AI governance, AI trends, the ongoing shifts in AI and on the most exciting part of artificial intelligence - the human. At Gartner, Svetlana pioneered research on generative AI, AI governance, responsible AI, AI-ready data and earlier – on big data, multidisciplinary AI teams, data product management, the Chief Data Officer's role, data governance in today's AI-driven landscape, and augmented intelligence – where humans and machines excel together.