How to Use Data to Make Your AI Smarter in 2026

​Every AI-driven leader faces a pivotal question: Will your company feed AI with generic data—or will you turn your organization’s unique knowledge into a strategic asset that continuously learns and strengthens performance?

​As AI inference costs drop and foundational models become interchangeable, the true advantage in 2026 won’t come from the model you choose—it will come from the data you own, shape, and understand.

​In this 90-minute strategic workshop, participants will learn how to transform data from a technical resource into a leadership capability. You’ll discover why context, structure, and governance are becoming the new levers of strategic advantage—and how to design systems that make your AI more accurate, reliable, and business-aligned with every interaction.

​Led by Kit Edwards, Founder of Vector International, this hands-on session blends executive strategy with practical frameworks drawn from real-world case studies. Together, we’ll explore how top-performing organizations are building the foundation for long-term, data-driven growth—and how you can apply the same principles to your business starting in Q1.

​What You’ll Gain

• ​A new lens on competitive advantage
  See why contextual data—not algorithms—will determine which companies thrive in the next phase of AI maturity.

• ​Clarity on your highest-impact data opportunities
  Identify three critical leverage points where your organization’s data can immediately improve AI quality, trust, and business results.

• ​A roadmap for action
  Leave with a simple, practical framework to strengthen your data foundation—so your AI initiatives drive measurable value, not just activity.