Upcoming Webinars
IN-PERSON EVENT
BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH AI
How Companies are Using AI to Create Real Business Value
27 March 2025
16:30 - 20:00
Fire & Ice Hotel, Melrose Arch
Complementary event (Food and Drinks will be provided)
Join industry leaders as they share the realities of AI adoption – the wins, the roadblocks and the lessons learned
AI adoption is transforming industries, but it’s not without its challenges. Join us for an exclusive in-person event, hosted by Decision Inc. in partnership with Databricks, where industry leaders and AI adopters share real-world experiences—highlighting the successes, the obstacles, and the lessons learned along the way.
Hear directly from experts at Old Mutual Insure and Exxaro Mining who have succesfully implemented AI within their businesses, sharing their journeys, what they wish they had known before starting and the critical role of enabling your data platform for AI success. You’ll also gain insights into the key aspects of AI adoption, such as data quality, security, and governance.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Client Success Stories: Learn from clients about their AI implementations, challenges faced, and how they overcame them.
Enabling Your Data Platform for AI Success: Understand how to prepare and optimise your data platform for AI-driven initiatives.
Panel Discussion & Q&A: Engage with experts on key topics like data quality, security, AI governance, and practical tips for successful AI adoption.
REGISTER HERE
Speakers
Keynote: Exxaro Innovation Team
Exxaro is one of the first mining companies in South Africa to successfully integrate Generative AI into their strategy, from concept to production. In this keynote, Exxaro will share insights into their journey, the challenges faced, the business impact achieved, and what this advancement means for the future of business.
Keynote: Old Mutual Insure
Old Mutual Insure is transforming the way they leverage data to drive data intelligence and AI adoption. In this keynote, they will share their journey to Data Intelligence, including their migration to Databricks, the challenges they faced, and the critical role of data governance and quality in enabling AI.
Nicholas Bell
Group CEO
Decision Inc.
Richard Wylie
Regional Vice President, IMEA
Databricks
Motebang Mokoena
Head of Data Engineering
Old Mutual Insure
Maarten Brits
Manager – Data Engineering
Old Mutual Insure
Yoni Ramaswami
Senior Solutions Architect
Databricks
Leandra Webb-Ray
Prinicpal Data Scientist
Decision Inc.
Agenda
16:30 – 17:00
17:00 – 17:20
17:20 – 17:40
17:40 – 18:10
18:10 – 18:40
18:40 – 19:00
19:00 – 19:15
19:15 – 20:00
Arrival and welcome snacks
Decision Inc. welcome, introductions and AI overview – Allan Saffy
Databricks welcome, current growth plans in Africa and recent partnerships – Richard Wylie
Exxaro’s AI journey- Nicholas Bell
Old Mutual’s journey to Data Intelligence – Motebang Mokoena & Maarten Brits
What’s new with Mosaic AI on Databricks – Yoni Ramaswani & Giran Moodley
Interactive panel discussion
Networking with food and drinks
Who should attend?
This is an exclusive in-person event designed for senior business and technology leaders responsible for driving AI adoption and execution.
CIO's, CTO's, or Head of Data/AI,
looking for insights into successful AI implementation
Business Leaders or Executives,
wanting to understand AI’s real business impact
Technology or Innovation Managers,
involved in AI strategy and execution
Decision-Makers in Data, Analytics, or AI,
focused on overcoming challenges in AI adoption
Because this is an exclusive event with limited availability, registering does not guarantee a confirmed spot. You will receive a follow-up confirmation if your registration is approved.