The Houston CDO/AI Forum is an exclusive, half-day summit designed for senior data leaders who are ready to move beyond the AI hype and deliver measurable enterprise value. As the role of the Chief Data Officer evolves into a primary driver of business strategy, this event provides a closed-door environment for peers to tackle the "last mile" of digital transformation. We will move past the experimentation phase to examine the architectural, cultural, and risk-based frameworks necessary to scale intelligence responsibly. From the evolution of data foundations to the disruptive potential of agentic workflows, this forum is dedicated to the leaders architecting the future of work in the age of AI.

Only 60 Seats Available:

• 15 passes are available for Partners/Solution Providers - click here to register
• 15 passes are available for Operators/Practitioners - click here to register
• 30 invited, hand-picked CIOs/Senior Management
• 2 sponsorships available - For more information, email symon.rubens@energyconferencenetwork.com

1. From Experimentation to Production: Scaling AI Safely
   This panel will explore what it takes to move beyond pilots and POCs to operationalizing AI responsibly – across architecture, governance and business alignment.
2. Different Perspectives on AI:
   AI Design: A Leaders Guide to a Deeply Human Challenge
   This short talk will uncover why cultural resistance, trust gaps and leadership blind spots quietly undermine even the best AI strategies and solutions.
   
   A Risk-Based Approach to AI Strategies
   This short talk will walk attendees through a practical, board-level framework for aligning AI initiatives with business objectives, risk appetite and measurable outcomes.
3. Data Foundations in the Age of AI: What Actually Matters Now?
   This panel will explore how modern data architectures are evolving to support AI, including real-time data and semantic layers – what’s necessary vs over-engineered.
4. The Rise of Agentic AI: Redesigning Work, Not Just Automating It
   This panel will explore how AI agents are reshaping workflows, decision-making and organizational designs.