

Beyond Pilots: What Real Enterprise AI Transformation Looks Like
Many organizations have experimented with AI. Far fewer have successfully transformed how their business operates because of it.
While pilots and proofs of concept continue to generate excitement, enterprise leaders are now facing a more difficult question: what does it actually take to move AI from isolated experimentation to measurable organizational impact?
In this webinar, we bring together technology and business leaders who are helping organizations operationalize AI at scale across data, infrastructure, customer operations, and enterprise transformation initiatives. The discussion will explore what separates successful AI adoption from stalled experimentation, and why real transformation requires more than deploying models or purchasing new tools.
The panel will examine the organizational, operational, and leadership shifts required to create lasting value with AI. Topics will include scaling beyond disconnected pilots, integrating AI into existing workflows and operating models, balancing innovation with governance and trust, building cross-functional alignment, and identifying where measurable ROI is truly emerging inside the enterprise.
This session is designed for executives, transformation leaders, technology professionals, and decision-makers seeking practical insight into how organizations are navigating the realities of enterprise AI adoption in 2026.
Speakers
Josh Jeffrey, Managing Director, 4thWaive
Kasia Wakarecy, VP Enterprise Applications, Data & AI, Pythian
Chris Moakler, Director, Digital Marketing, Laivly
Helena Yu, Head of Data & AI, EnStream LP
Hosted By
Alina Rivilis, Founder & CEO, AI Future Leaders
AI Future Leaders is an AI Leadership and Learning Academy focused on helping organizations create measurable business value and ROI with AI through practical enablement, leadership development, and responsible AI adoption.