Agenda

DAY 1 - Wednesday October 8, 2025

12:00 PM

Registration

Kick off the event by picking up your badge, grabbing a coffee, and connecting with fellow executives and local data leaders.

6:00 PM - 9:00PM

Welcome Reception

Keep conversations flowing over canapés and drinks at our welcome reception with your peers and Starburst’s data experts.

DAY 2 - Thursday October 9, 2025

7:00 AM

Registration

Kick off the event by picking up your badge, grabbing a coffee, and connecting with fellow executives and local data leaders.

8:00 AM
Gershwin - 4th floor

General Breakfast

Start your day with fresh coffee, a hearty breakfast, and relaxed conversations to set the stage for meaningful connections throughout the event.

8:00 AM
Gershwin - 4th floor

Leadership Panel

Build connections with fellow data leaders while sharing insights and experiences that are shaping the future of data and Al.

Speaker(s):

9:00 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

CEO Justin Borgman: Keynote

Join Starburst CEO Justin Borgman as he shares his vision for the future of data and AI over the next 3–5 years. Explore the innovations shaping how enterprises leverage data to transform business strategies, the rise of Enterprise Agents, and the new requirements this paradigm demands. Learn how Starburst is helping organizations stay ahead and unlock new opportunities in the era of AI-driven analytics.

Speaker(s):

9:20 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

Customer Fireside Chat

Gain fresh perspectives on emerging trends, practical strategies, and real-world success stories from leaders driving advancements in AI and data. Hear firsthand how a fellow Starburst customer is navigating this new landscape to achieve impactful results.

9:50 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

Industry Luminary

Hear insights from an industry pioneer on how new approaches to data and AI are redefining analytics, performance, and innovation across key sectors.

Speaker(s):

10:30 AM

Networking Break

10:45 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

Dell Spotlight

TBA

Speaker(s):

11:05 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

Fireside Chat with Starburst, Annalect

Get an inside look at Starburst’s latest innovations and discover what’s next for the future of analytics and business transformation. Learn from product and engineering leaders, Matt Fuller and Jitender Aswani, as they share how Starburst is accelerating Data and AI with the newest features, product innovations, and an exclusive glimpse into the future roadmap.

Speaker(s):

11:45 AM
Majestic - 5th floor

AI Customer Keynote with Asurion

Learn first hand how leading organizations are leveraging modern data architectures to drive transformative outcomes for their business.

Speaker(s):

12:20 PM
Majestic - 5th floor

AI Blueprint + Data Products

Dive into practical guidance for designing and implementing strategies that harness AI and data to drive powerful analytics, efficiency, and innovation across your organization. Adrian Estala, Field CTO at Starburst, will share how customers are developing their blueprints for AI, leveraging Data Products to govern, curate, and orchestrate data from across the enterprise to fuel AI initiatives.

Speaker(s):

1:00 PM
Gershwin - 4th floor

Networking Lunch

Enjoy a complimentary lunch while keeping the conversations going with peers and partners.

2:00 PM - 4:00PM

Breakout Sessions

Choose from three focused tracks: Data & Al in Financial Services, Al Industry Use Cases, or Requirements for Al Architecture. Each is designed for deep dives and interactive discussions with a small group for practical insights and peer-to-peer learning.

2:00 PM
Melvile - 5th floor

Track #1: The Future of AI Regulation

Dive into practical guidance for designing and implementing strategies that harness AI and data to drive powerful analytics, efficiency, and innovation across your organization. Adrian Estala, Field CTO at Starburst, will share how customers are developing their blueprints for AI, leveraging Data Products to govern, curate, and orchestrate data from across the enterprise to fuel AI initiatives.

Speaker(s):

3:00 PM
Melvile - 5th floor

Track #1: Customer Breakout with OCBC

OCBC is a leading financial services group and the second-largest in Southeast Asia by assets. Over the past 25 years, OCBC has built and maintained multiple legacy data platforms across its financial ecosystem. But as the demands of modern analytics and AI grew, the bank faced critical challenges: fragmented data environments, complex data movement, lack of a unified visualization layer, and operational inefficiencies.
In this session, Siva Periyasamy, Head of Data Engineering at OCBC, will share the bank’s journey from legacy systems to a modern architecture, powered by Starburst. He’ll walk through real-world use cases that demonstrate how Starburst has enabled OCBC to query across platforms with a single SQL statement, eliminate data silos, and dramatically improve performance and productivity for thousands of users across the business.

Speaker(s):

2:00 PM
Manhattan - 5th floor

Track #2: The AI Enablers: How Enterprises are Operationalizing AI Across Industries

AI transformation isn’t one-size-fits-all, but every industry is feeling the pressure to move faster, build smarter, and activate value from their data. In this panel, data and analytics leaders from different sectors will share their approaches to AI enablement across the enterprise. From navigating cross-functional complexity to building foundational platforms, such as semantic layers and data products, this discussion will explore key strategies and lessons learned. Whether you’re in telecom, healthcare, software, or beyond – hear how peers are preparing for the next wave of intelligent innovation.

This is a thought-leadership focused conversation – speakers will share industry-level insights rather than specific company implementations.

Speaker(s):

3:00 PM
Manhattan - 5th floor

Track #2: Customer Breakout with Expedia

TBA

Speaker(s):

2:00 PM
Imperial - 4th floor

Track #3: AI Future-ready Stack

TBA

Speaker(s):

3:00 PM
Imperial - 4th floor

Track #3: Customer Breakout with Talkdesk

TBA

Speaker(s):

5:00 PM
Majestic - 5th floor

Data Visionary Awards & Dinner

Celebrate standout leaders and teams who are redefining what’s possible with data and Al.

7:00 PM

Party

Wrap up the day with drinks, music, and great conversations while catching up with peers and new connections.

Location
Westin NY Times Square

270 W 43rd St New York, NY 10036

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