Starburst, a leading data platform for AI and applications, has announced AI & Datanova 2025, an exclusive in-person summit scheduled for October 9, 2025, at The Westin New York Times Square. This event will convene senior data and technology leaders to share insights, strategies, and innovations for leveraging enterprise data to achieve real-world AI outcomes.
AI & Datanova 2025 will bring together chief data officers, chief information officers, chief technology officers, chief architects, and Starburst power users for a one-day forum in New York City. The event is designed to foster collaboration and share best practices for transforming enterprise data into actionable AI outcomes. “AI & Datanova 2025 is designed to give data and technology leaders the strategies, insights, and peer connections they need to drive tangible AI outcomes,” said Lisa Luscap, Chief Marketing Officer, Starburst.
The summit will feature two keynote addresses by Starburst CEO and Co-founder Justin Borgman, who will outline critical themes shaping the future of enterprise AI. “The emerging era of Enterprise Agents — autonomous, AI-powered systems capable of carrying out complex business tasks across an organization,” is one key focus, alongside the importance of high-quality, governed data for AI success. Borgman will also discuss strategies for enabling AI at scale through federated query, governance, and real-time data access, while sharing predictions for AI-driven enterprises. Additional speakers from organizations like Arity, Expedia, and OCBC Bank will provide real-world insights into AI implementation.
A central theme of the summit is the critical role of data readiness in AI success. Borgman will emphasize why accessible, high-quality, and governed data is essential for enterprises over the next three to five years. The event’s technical sessions and customer stories will showcase how leading organizations are building robust data foundations to power next-generation AI applications, ensuring scalability and compliance.
In conjunction with the summit, Starburst has opened submissions for the 2025 Data Visionary Awards, recognizing excellence in AI and data innovation. Categories include AI & Data Visionary, Data Disruptor, and Impact Through AI, with nominations open until September 5, 2025. Winners will be announced live at the summit, celebrating organizations driving transformative results through data and AI.
AI & Datanova 2025 positions Starburst as a leader in guiding enterprises toward AI-driven innovation. By uniting industry leaders and offering actionable strategies, the summit will empower attendees to harness data for scalable, impactful AI solutions, shaping the future of enterprise technology.
Starburst is the data platform built for flexibility, delivering fast, secure access to all your data, wherever it lives. Whether on-premises, across clouds, or in hybrid environments, Starburst provides choice and control to your architecture. Built on an open data stack with Trino and Apache Iceberg, it unifies distributed data without complex or costly migrations, unleashing the full power of the data lakehouse for analytics and AI.
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