AI Strategy That Works: Turning Ambition into Business Impact

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

AI initiatives often fail not because of technology, but because of poor strategy. This session shows how to define an AI strategy that delivers real business outcomes, not just experiments. We’ll explore how to identify high-value AI use cases, align AI initiatives with business goals, and put the right governance in place to scale AI safely and responsibly across the organisation.

Session Details

AI initiatives often fail not because of technology, but because of poor strategy. This session shows how to define an AI strategy that delivers real business outcomes, not just experiments.

We’ll explore how to identify high-value AI use cases, align AI initiatives with business goals, and put the right governance in place to scale AI safely and responsibly across the organisation.

3 things you'll get out of this session

- Understand how to define an AI strategy that aligns with business goals - Learn how to identify and prioritise AI use cases with real business value - Explore key considerations for scaling AI responsibly, including risk and governance

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