About the Presentation:

AI is moving faster than our comfort with it. As data professionals, we’re no longer just “behind the scenes” anymore. We are shaping how AI touches people’s lives. In this session, we’ll recap what 2025 taught us about AI risks, why data governance alone isn’t enough, and how to use the RADAR self-governance framework to keep AI both useful and human-centered in 2026.

About the Presenter:  

Priya Sarathy, PhD, is a seasoned data and analytics leader with over 30 years of experience transforming global organizations through strategic, data-driven solutions. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Wheel Data Strategies and former Vice President of Data Strategy at Equifax, she has led multi-million-dollar cloud and AI/ML initiatives that reduce risk, accelerate time-to-market, and unlock growth across finance, retail, healthcare, and fintech. She is also a dedicated educator, mentor, and advocate for inclusive leadership, supporting nonprofits and the next generation of data professionals through teaching, volunteering, and thought leadership.