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Data Strategy & Analytics Forum

Grand Hyatt Nashville, Nashville, TN - Registration ClosedJanuary 21 - 23, 2026
Invitation-Only for Executive Leaders. Network and learn with peers driving measurable ROI from data and AI investments.

Transform data challenges into competitive advantage alongside your executive peers.

Speakers & Advisory Board
Viktoriya Smith headshot
Viktoriya Smith
SVP - Chief Data Office, Independent Risk Management
Rameshwar Balanagu headshot[100]
Rameshwar Balanagu
Chief Enterprise Architect
Banji Oke Headshot
Banji Oke
Senior Vice President, Director of Data Governance
Gavin Hupp Seaworld
Gavin Hupp
Head of Digital & Data
Chirag Agrawal
Chirag Agrawal
Global Head of Data Science
Malcolm Hawker
Malcolm Haker
CDO
Josh Horton headshot
Josh Horton
Director, Applied Research
Clay Owensby headshot
Clay Owensby
Senior Director, Data and BI Technology
Gaurav Rastogi
Gaurav Rastogi
Director - Enterprise Data Analytics & Business ...
Subasini Periyakaruppan UNICEF USA
Subasini Periyakaruppan
Head of Data & Analytics COE
Tommy Gardner Chief Technology Officer at HP
Tommy Gardner
CTO
Laura Tibodeau DAI min
Laura Tibodeau
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Dion Eusepi
Chief Architect
Sachin Kapale
Sachin Kapale
Director of Architecture
Joseph Reis
Joseph Reis
Instructor and Industry Expert
Robin Patra
Robin Patra
Head of Data & Analytics
Lalit Arora North Western Mutal 2025
Lalit Arora
Vice President of Software Engineering
Gowtham Chilakapati
Gowtham Chilakapati
Director, Product Management
Neeraj Tripathi
Neeraj Tripathi
Vice President & Head of Data, Analytics, and AI
Sugato Bose
Sugato Bose
Chief Enterprise Architect & Senior Director
Shaun Dyke
Shaun Dyke
President
Shahin Pirooz
Shahin Pirooz
CTO/CISO
Evoto
Girish Bhat
SVP
Gorkem Sevinc
Gorkem Sevinc
Co-Founder and CEO
Brad Moore
Brad Moore
Senior Enterprise Sales Engineer
alex shegda
Alex Shegda
Chief Technology Officer
Shree Periakaruppan
Shree Periakaruppan
Head of Data Engineering and Analytics
Ajay Gautam walmart
Ajay Kumar
Director of Software Engineering
Nick Bonfiglio
Nick Bonfiglio
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Lamy
Eric Lamy
Director, Data Products & Operations
ted manasa
Ted Manasa
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Aaron Jensen
Aaron Jensen
Director Solutions Engineer
Steve Russell
Steve Russell
CEO
Jonathan Goldberg
Jonathan Goldberg
Director, Product Strategy
Alexander Hubert
Alexander Hubert
Regional Mission Director - Authorizing Official ...
Deep Sogani
Deep Sogani
SVP & Data Management Officer
Tim Kreytak
Tim Kreytak
CEO and Founder
Jeanie Fang
Jeanie Fang
Director of Data & AI Management
Shawn Brown
Shawn Brown
Sr Solution Advisory, SAP Business Data Cloud
Abhay Parnerkar UnitedHeath Group 2024
Abhay Parnerkar
Director of Software Engineering, Optum Insight T...
Tej Daruwalla
Tej Daruwalla
VP, Data and AI
Eric Ferguson
Eric Ferguson
Director Digital, Data & Analytics
Jamie Clisham
Jamie Clishman
SVP Analytics & Product
Eli Bendet Taicher, Wix
Dr. Eli Bendet-Taicher
Global Head of Learning & Talent Development
Event Testimonials Quote 1This was the first time I’ve attended this event and I really enjoyed the format. It was great getting to speak one-on-one with a vendors, several of whom I will be following up with to get a demo. Thank you!"
Director of Information Security, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Event Testimonials Quote 2Honestly, this event was top-notch. Pre-screening interviews, support team, vendor selection...all very well executed. Thank you!"
CISO, Treasury Wine Estates
Event Testimonials Quote 3I loved this event. I thought the speaker sessions that were conducted more like an interview were really great."
Director IT, Central Data Services
Event Testimonials Quote 4Thank you, the content was very informative and the vendor sessions were very well worth my time.”
VP, Cybersecurity M&T Bank
Event Testimonials Quote 5I believe the educational sessions were outstanding, wish I could have attended more of them.”
CTO, JT Logistics
Event Testimonials Quote 6The ability to network with peers, the keynote speakers and the venue was fantastic”
CIO, Washington Military Department
Event Testimonials Quote 7Networking with fellow industry professionals is always top value at these events. I made 3 connections with vendors in the 1-on-1 meetings that speak directly to initiatives or projects active for our organization.”
Director Technology Services, IQ-EQ

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Advisory Board
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A Strategic Agenda Crafted By Senior Data Executives

Comprised of executive leaders and experts, the VISIONS Data Strategy & Analytics Advisory Board provides strategic program guidance. Themes this year include: Business Intelligence & Analytics Innovation, AI-Driven Data Optimization, Data Governance & Customer-Centric Strategies.View the Advisory Board

2026 Agenda: AI, BI, & Data Strategy.

Choose from 25+ Sessions, 5 Networking Events & More
Wednesday, January 21

Speaker
Clay Owensby Senior Director, Data and BI TechnologyNASCAR
Clay Owensby , Senior Director, Data and BI Technology, NASCAR

Speaker
Tim KreytakCEO and FounderIronside
Tim Kreytak, CEO and Founder, Ironside

Thursday, January 22

Speaker
Rameshwar Balanagu Chief Enterprise ArchitectUNFI
Rameshwar Balanagu , Chief Enterprise Architect, UNFI

Speaker
Gorkem SevincCo-Founder & CEO Qualytics
Gorkem Sevinc, Co-Founder & CEO , Qualytics

Speakers
Chirag AgrawalGlobal Head of Data ScienceNovelis
Laura TibodeauSenior Vice President and Chief Technology OfficerDAI
Sachin Kapale Director of ArchitectureMaximus
Jeanie FangDirector of Data & AI ManagementCrunchbase
4 speakers

Speaker
Malcolm Haker CDOProfisee
Malcolm Haker, CDO, Profisee

Speakers
Steve RussellCEOUpstart13
James Whitaker Senior Director Cloud Hardware EngineeringMicrosoft
2 speakers

Speaker
Shahin PiroozCTO/CISODataEndure
Shahin Pirooz, CTO/CISO, DataEndure

Speakers
Lalit Arora Vice President of Software Engineering Northwestern Mutual-American Financial Services
Robin PatraHead of Data & AnalyticsKeeley Companies
Subasini Periyakaruppan Head of Data & Analytics COECadmus Group
Dr. Eli Bendet-TaicherGlobal Head of Learning & Talent DevelopmentWix.com
Tej DaruwallaVP, Data and AI, enGen Highmark
5 speakers

Speaker
Shaun DykePresidentDoorTwo
Shaun Dyke, President, DoorTwo

Speaker
Girish BhatSVPRevefi
Girish Bhat, SVP, Revefi

Speakers
Viktoriya SmithSVP - Chief Data Office, Independent Risk ManagementCiti
Gavin HuppHead of Digital & Data Margaritaville at Sea
Joseph ReisInstructor and Industry Expert Deep Learning AI
Gowtham ChilakapatiDirector, Product Management Humana
4 speakers

Speaker
Alex ShegdaChief Technology Officer, ELEKS
Alex Shegda, Chief Technology Officer, , ELEKS

Speakers
Neeraj TripathiVice President & Head of Data, Analytics, and AI,Caliber Collision
Josh HortonDirector, Applied ResearchCox Automotive
Jamie Clishman SVP Analytics & ProductMachias Savings Bank
3 speakers

Speaker
Shawn Brown Senior Solution Advisor, SAP Business Data CloudSAP
Shawn Brown, Senior Solution Advisor, SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP

Friday, January 23

Speakers
Brad MooreSenior Enterprise Sales Engineer Fivetran
Ted ManasaSenior Software Engineering Manager Realtor.com
2 speakers

Speakers
Jonathan Goldberg Director, Product Strategy Syncari
Nick Bonfiglio Chief Executive Officer Syncari
Deel SoganiSVP & Data Management Officer Datasite
Eric LamyDirector, Data Products & OperationsOn Location
4 speakers

Speakers
Dion EusepiChief ArchitectIQVIA Research and Development Solutions
Banji OkeSenior Vice President, Director of Data GovernanceCathay Bank
Abhay ParnerkarDirector of Software Engineering, Optum Insight Tech Engineering United Health Group
Shree PeriakaruppanHead of Data Engineering and AnalyticsAmerican College of Radiology
4 speakers

Speaker
Aaron JensenDirector Solutions Engineer Delphix Group
Aaron Jensen, Director Solutions Engineer , Delphix Group

Speakers
Sugato BoseChief Enterprise Architect & Senior DirectorMedline
Tommy GardnerCTO HP Federal
Eric FergusonDirector Digital, Data & AnalyticsWilson Bank & Trust
3 speakers

Speakers
Neeraj TripathiVice President & Head of Data, Analytics, and AICaliber Collision
Ajay KumarDirector of Software EngineeringWalmart
Gaurav RastogiDirector - Enterprise Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Hertz Corporation
Alexander HubertRegional Mission Director - Authorizing Official / Cybersecurity DoD DCSA
4 speakers

An Attendee Experience Unlike Any Other.

Connect, engage, and enjoy the best of Nashville.
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VIP Benefits & Comps
  • Complimentary 2-night hotel stay at the Grand Hyatt. Partners are welcome!
  • Catered food and drink throughout the event.
  • Peer-to-peer networking events and activities with senior industry leaders.
  • Access to sponsor activations and exclusive programming.
AWS in one-on-one meetings with attendee
Curated Meetings & Sessions
  • Take 6 pre-arranged vendor meetings based on mutual need.
  • Participate in “Ask the Experts” Q&A.
  • Learn from case study focused round tables.
  • Engage in the “QuartzTank” showcase of disruptive and innovative technologies and strategies.
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Data Strategy & Analytics Forum, US
January 21 - 23, 2026 | Grand Hyatt Nashville, Nashville, TN - Registration Closed