Session Chairs: Monica Brookwell, Birchcliff Energy; Hayden Fiege, Databricks; Thomas Zhao, EVA by Turing Analytics

This session brings together data and technology leaders from a range of operating companies to share how they are shaping and evolving their data and AI strategies. Panelists will discuss how their organizations are moving beyond experimentation to scale data and AI capabilities in a way that delivers measurable business value. The conversation will focus on practical approaches, lessons learned, and key enablers such as governance, culture, and operating models that help turn data and AI investments into real impact.

Moderator:
Brian Emmerson, Director, AI & Data, Industrials & Energy, EY

Panelists:

Brad Affleck, Manager, Measurement, Analytics & Technology, Strathcona Resources

Wendy Cook, Manager, Enterprise Data and Analytics, Canadian Natural

Mark Derry, Manager, Data and Analytics, ARC Resource

Mike Michonski, Manager, Upstream Digital, Imperial