From Data-First to AI-First: Evolving Digital Strategy for the Next Leap

As organisations invest heavily in data infrastructure, many are now asking: What’s next? This session addresses the strategic leap from being "data-first" to becoming truly "AI-first". Dr. Mohammadreza Mahmoodi will share a maturity model that helps leaders assess their organisation’s readiness for AI integration — not just technically, but culturally and ethically. Session Takeaways: Understand the critical shift in mindset and architecture from data to AI Learn practical steps to evolve your digital strategy toward AI-native Discover common pitfalls and how to avoid “AI washing” Gain insights from real-world transformations across sectors Leave with a roadmap to align people, data, and technology for AI readiness