In a world increasingly driven by data, transforming its use is no longer just a technical challenge, it is a leadership imperative. In this session, Davin Crowley-Street, recently awarded an OBE for services to data and digital transformation, shares a powerful call to action for data and AI leaders.

Drawing on a non-traditional journey into leadership, Davin will explore what it truly means to take personal accountability, embrace risk and reframe the narrative around data to build credibility and influence at the highest levels. With a focus on impact over infrastructure, it challenges organisations to think differently, connect more meaningfully and elevate the role of data professionals as business leaders first. This is not a technical session, but an invitation to lead boldly and inclusively, and raise the bar across the entire data community.