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From Fragmented Data Chaos to AI at Scale

12 May 2026, chicago-il-usa 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm CST
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The AI investment crisis is real, with reports showing only 41% of generative AI prototypes ever reach production, and 74% of companies have yet to demonstrate tangible value from their AI initiatives. The challenge isn’t a lack of capability, it’s the foundation. Enterprise data remains fragmented across hundreds of systems, with no shared context for people or AI to interpret what it represents in the real world. So what’s actually preventing organizations from turning AI into measurable business impact?

Leading organizations are beginning to rethink how data connects to the business. They are moving beyond isolated systems toward a more unified, contextual understanding of operations. By aligning data to real-world concepts and workflows, they’re enabling AI to operate within the business rather than alongside it. This shift allows teams to move from static analysis to dynamic decision-making, where insights don’t just inform action, they drive it. As a result, AI becomes embedded into day-to-day operations, unlocking faster, more confident decisions and measurable outcomes.

Join peers and industry leaders from Rackspace for a candid discussion on how organizations are overcoming the foundational challenges holding AI back. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to move from fragmented data and stalled pilots to scalable, production-ready AI that delivers real business impact.

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Discussion Topics

The barriers preventing AI from moving beyond pilots into production environments.

Balancing speed and data readiness in AI adoption strategies.

Proving and scaling the business value of AI across the organization.

About Rackspace Technology

Rackspace Technology is a leading hybrid multicloud and AI solutions company. We can design, build, and operate our customers' cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. We partner with our customers at every stage of their cloud journey, enabling them to modernize applications, build new products, and adopt innovative technologies.

Speakers

Kevin Wise

Lead Solution Architect
Kevin Wise is a highly decorated Solution Architect at Rackspace Technology with over 20 years of experience find out more

Event Agenda

6:30pm - 7:00pm

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Arrivals, welcome drinks, and networking

7:00pm - 7:30pm

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Event welcome and introductions

7:30pm - 9:15pm

7:30pm - 9:15pm

Table discussion and three-course dinner

9:15pm - 9:30pm

9:15pm - 9:30pm

Event Wrap Up

Why Attend

Closed door, tailored conversations to benchmark, share and get better equipped to solve complex transformation projects.

Experience shared learning

Meet industry leading like-minded executives tackling similar initiatives.

Benchmark with your industry peers

Discover and network to gain expertise and experience on how to best act and succeed.

Accelerate your projects

Accelerate in-depth face time with the world's leading tech companies pushing the boundaries to solve your challenges.

An engaged experience

An expert host facilitates conversations, with live polling, Q&As, and gamification to ensure focused conversation.

Discover next-level ideas

Ensure project success with access to industry experts and cutting edge thought leadership.

De-risk new projects

Gain a range of insights from peers and technical experts who are current with emerging business trends.

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