The Data Streaming Executive Innovation Luncheon, Manila
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Data Streaming: Unlocking AI That Truly Ships
The Ortus Club, together with Confluent and Tata Consultancy Services, invites senior technology and business leaders in Manila to an intimate executive luncheon at The Grand Hyatt BGC, hosted in conjunction with the Data Streaming World Tour. Over a curated lunch, you'll connect with peers shaping the future of real-time data, AI, and modern applications — exchanging candid insights, swapping real-world lessons, and building new relationships in a relaxed, confidential setting. Expect great food, genuine peer exchange, and conversation that goes well beyond the surface.
Data Streaming: Unlocking AI That Truly Ships
Across every industry, the promise of AI is colliding with the reality of the data underneath it. Models are only as good as the data that feeds them — and too often, that data is fragmented, stale, or locked away in systems that were never built to move at the speed the business now demands. For IT, data, and innovation leaders, the challenge is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how to build the data foundations that let AI actually reach production.
That's where data streaming changes the equation. By modernising data architectures and treating real-time data as a strategic enterprise asset, organisations can move from pilots that stall to AI that truly ships. The opportunity lies in strengthening data streaming foundations, sharpening data integration and governance, and building reusable data products that maximise the value of existing investments and IT resources — rather than starting over.
This luncheon brings together leaders who are already navigating this shift, for an honest, peer-level conversation about what's working, what isn't, and how to turn the flow of data into a durable competitive advantage. Among the questions we'll explore together:
How do we strengthen our data streaming foundations so that AI initiatives reach production rather than stalling as pilots?
Where should we focus on data integration, governance, and readiness to make our data genuinely AI-ready?
How can we treat real-time data as a strategic enterprise asset — and build data products that maximise the value of what we've already invested?
The Afternoon
A relaxed, structured afternoon built around open conversation:
Arrival & Welcome — Guests arrive, settle in, and meet fellow leaders over refreshments.
Opening Remarks — A brief welcome from our hosts to set the scene.
Lunch & Discussion — The heart of the afternoon: a candid, peer-to-peer exchange over a curated lunch, guided by our discussion questions.
Closing & Continued Conversation — Final reflections and the chance to connect informally before the afternoon draws to a close.
Who Should Be in the Room
This luncheon is designed for senior leaders who own or influence their organisation's data, AI, and technology agenda — the people turning real-time data into business value. We expect a room of C-level executives, Heads, VPs, and Directors across Technology, IT, Data, Innovation, Digital, Product, AI, and Enterprise Architecture, alongside other senior decision-makers shaping the future of real-time data and modern applications.
Confirmed Speakers Include
Adam Tybor, Field CTO at Confluent
Shiju Varghese, Country Head at TCS Philippines
How to Join
Attendance is complimentary and by invitation only, with seating strictly limited to ensure meaningful interaction and a premium experience for every guest. To request a seat, simply reply to your invitation or reach out to the organising team. Once your place is confirmed, you'll receive a calendar invite along with full event details — including venue, timings, and everything you need ahead of the day.
The Host
Confluent is the data streaming platform built to set data in motion, helping organisations harness real-time data to power AI, analytics, and modern applications at scale. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, partnering with enterprises to modernise their data architectures and turn technology investments into lasting business advantage. Together, they help organisations build the streaming foundations that allow AI to move from promise to production.
The Organisers
The Ortus Club runs executive knowledge-sharing events worldwide, bringing senior leaders together for curated, off-the-record discussions in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting.