Accelerating AI Value: From Pilot to Impact - GDS Group

Accelerating AI Value: From Pilot to Impact

IN-PERSON EXECUTIVE DINNER
29 April 2026, New York 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EST
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AI is a board-level priority, but results are lagging.
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.
Most organizations are being pushed to accelerate AI strategies, yet few are translating pilots into production or measurable business impact. The constraint isn’t the technology; it’s how data, architecture, and workflows come together.

Fragmented data, inconsistent quality, and architectures not designed for AI are slowing progress, just as expectations for speed increase.

Leading organizations are taking a different approach. They are aligning data, architecture, and business workflows to create a foundation where AI can operate at scale. This shift moves AI from isolated experimentation to embedded decision-making, accelerating time to value and driving measurable outcomes.

The question is no longer whether to invest in AI. It’s how to unlock value faster.

Join Rackspace and a select group of executive peers for a candid discussion on what it takes to move from stalled pilots to production-ready AI, and how to accelerate value across the enterprise.

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Discussion Topics

The primary constraints holding AI strategies back.

Data and architecture limitations and enabling AI at scale.

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

Speakers

Donna Bauer

VP Sales/GTM - AI, Digital and Data
Donna Bauer is Vice President of Sales and Go-to-Market for AI, Digital, and Data at Rackspace Technology, find out more

Event Agenda

Day one

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Arrivals, welcome drinks, and networking

Arrivals, welcome drinks, and networking

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event welcome and introductions

Event welcome and introductions

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

Table discussion and three-course dinner

Table discussion and three-course dinner

9:15 pm - 9:30 pm

9:15 pm - 9:30 pm

Event Wrap Up

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.

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.

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