An MIT study released this month found that 95% of enterprise generative AI pilots have delivered no measurable business impact, with flawed data integration and brittle workflows among the primary causes. Only 5% have produced meaningful results.
CData Foundations 2025 is built to close that gap. Across two focused days, Sept. 17 and 24, you will see how modern connectivity and governed pipelines translate into faster reporting cycles, fewer manual fixes, and AI initiatives that stay accurate as your data changes.
Day 1: Data and analytics (Sept. 17)
Day 1 focuses on building a modern data foundation that drives analytics today and sets the stage for AI tomorrow. Sessions will cover :
Why “perfect architecture” isn’t required to move forward with analytics or AI, and how flexible foundations help you evolve at your own pace.
How leading enterprises build a modern data foundation using CData’s three pillars: Business Insights, the Universal Semantic Layer, and AI Connectivity.
Practical ways to overcome integration complexity—from siloed systems to real-time data gaps—without needing to rip and replace your current stack.
How customers and partners are tackling data maturity challenges today, with stories from Red Wing Shoes, Databricks, and Argano.
Where CData is headed next, including the unified platform vision, key product investments, and a framework to get value from data at every maturity stage.
You will come away with practical strategies for delivering timely, trustworthy analytics while positioning your data estate for the next wave of innovation.
Day 2: AI in practice (Sept. 24)
Day 2 turns to real-world AI adoption, showing how connected, governed data powers measurable outcomes. Sessions will highlight:
Why most AI projects stall at experimentation and how you can move beyond “read-only” pilots to AI that truly acts on your business data.
How to securely connect AI to enterprise data using CData’s new AI Connectivity layer, with built-in governance and compliance guardrails.
What Model Context Protocol (MCP) means for you, and how CData’s GA release of 270+ MCP Servers makes it easy to wire your data into copilots, assistants, and agents.
How to scale from individual AI use cases to enterprise-wide deployments, with practical steps to connect multiple systems, preserve semantic context, and enforce permissions.
Where the AI market is headed, based on insights from leaders at AWS, Ataccama, and FirstWater Finance, and how CData’s platform roadmap positions you to win in the “agent economy.”
Expect practical guidance on putting AI into production—anchored by connected data and proven practices.
Who should attend
CData Foundations brings together data leaders, practitioners, and product teams who are shaping how their organizations connect, govern, and deliver trusted data for analytics and embedded applications.
Data engineers who want fewer break-fixes and more reliable pipelines
BI and analytics leaders who need accurate, governed data flowing into dashboards and reports
Data architects designing hybrid systems that stay flexible as AI adoption grows
IT leaders building resilient, connected tech stacks that maintain governance while feeding AI with trusted data
Product teams under pressure to close connection gaps and meet customer demand for embedded, AI-ready data access
Why Foundations is worth your time
CData Foundations is designed to deliver more than theory. You’ll hear real stories from organizations that modernized their data strategies, maintained governance, and made their systems AI-ready. Sessions go beyond high-level concepts to show how companies are reducing manual work, improving data quality, and connecting fragmented systems into unified architectures. Whether your priority is accelerating analytics or preparing for AI, you’ll come away with clear next steps you can put into practice right away.
Join us at CData Foundations 2025 and see how teams move from fragmented systems to governed, AI-ready data foundations, one practical step at a time.
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