In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, organizations face dual challenges: establishing effective data governance and ensuring trustworthy AI procurement. This session introduces strategic incrementalism—a proven approach to weaving governance into organizational DNA—while providing practical frameworks for evaluating AI vendor solutions. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, learn how to build sustainable governance practices that support responsible AI adoption without disrupting business momentum.

Key Takeaways:

• Master "Strategic Incrementalism" to implement governance through small, impactful changes that identify "Governance Moments" and build stakeholder buy-in
• Develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks for AI vendor solutions, focusing on transparency, bias mitigation, and performance monitoring
• Create integrated governance approaches that bridge data management and AI procåurement decisions
• Implement practical frameworks for assessing AI platforms across trust, compliance, and operational control dimensions
• Build a network of governance champions while establishing metrics for measuring success and maintaining stakeholder engagement

Speaker: Subasini Periyakaruppan

Subasini is a visionary leader and a strategic data and technology executive with 20+ years of experience driving organizational transformation through innovative data solutions. As the Vice President for Business Data and Analytics, she leads cross-divisional efforts for designing robust data strategy and enterprise adoption aligning closely with org priorities. Her expertise spans data and digital product strategy, with a proven track record of aligning technology solutions and data capabilities with organizational goals. In her previous roles, she architected privacy-forward, data-intensive solutions serving millions of users, including mobile apps, institutional platforms, and advanced analytics systems. As a Data Governance leader, she developed comprehensive policy frameworks ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while driving organizational efficiency. Her Wall Street experience, combined with speaking engagements at prestigious venues and board memberships, demonstrates her ability to bridge data and technical expertise with strategic business leadership.