API World + CloudX + DataWeek 2025: Full Schedule

6:15pm PDT

2025 API Awards + CloudX Awards Ceremony

Wednesday September 3, 2025 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT

The 2025 API Awards & 2025 CloudX Awards Ceremony!

Nominate your company now through Friday, June 27!
API Award Nominations
CloudX Award Nominations

Wednesday September 3, 2025 6:15pm - 7:00pm PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Arcade Lounge

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Arcade Lounge
Chill in the lounge & try your hand at Pac-Man & other retro games!

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Community Board

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Add your stamp to the Community Board – doodle away, share an idea or ask a question.
Location: Expo Hall

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Dame Lounge

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Games Lounge
Play a game or two as you wait for the next session to begin!

Stop by an play your favorite game — Checkers, Giant Jenga, Corn Hole & More.

Thursday September 4, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:00am PDT

KEYNOTE (API): Vonage -- How Network Capabilities are Powering the Next Wave of Digital Transformation

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT

API World -- Main Stage Theater (OPEN)

Lawrence Byrd, Vonage, Senior Director of Product Marketing

Network-powered APIs are revolutionizing how industries connect, collaborate, and innovate in today’s digital-first world. Originating from CSP mobile networks, these APIs enable developers to build scalable and real-time solutions that enhance application functionality and provide seamless global services. Meanwhile, enterprises are leveraging network capabilities to drive the next evolution of fraud protection, while elevating brand experiences with rich messaging, branded calling and embeddable video.

As businesses shift to adaptive, intelligent networks to maintain their competitive edge, network APIs are emerging as the linchpin for driving innovation and operational excellence. During this presentation, Lawrence Byrd, Senior Director of Product Marketing, API at Vonage, will explore how industry leaders are fostering developer adoption of universal network APIs to capitalize on the full potential of mobile networks. By bridging developers, enterprises, and CSPs, these collaborative efforts are accelerating digital transformation across industries, empowering societies, and unlocking new revenue streams through network monetization.

Speakers

Lawrence Byrd

Senior Director of Product Marketing, Vonage

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:25am PDT
API World -- Main Stage Theater (OPEN)

5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks API World, OPEN Session, Business Optimization through APIs (API World), API Program and Developer Relations (API World)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:00am PDT

Hackathon Kickoff Networking

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Expo Hall

Meetup with your team, connect with other challengers and ask questions to the sponsors directly.

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Expo Hall

4. Hackathon

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks API World, DataWeek, CloudX
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:30am PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Hiring for AI Success: Why Your First Hire Should Be a Data Engineer

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Brenna Buuck, MinIO, Developer Evangelist

AI initiatives are at the top of every organization’s priority list, yet many fail before they even begin—not because of poor models, but because of poor data foundations. While hiring an AI/ML engineer may seem like the logical first step, success depends on a different approach: hiring a data engineer first.

In this session, I'll explore why data infrastructure is the true bottleneck in AI adoption and how the right data engineering expertise ensures AI models perform at scale. Drawing on real-world experience, I’ll walk through the hiring missteps organizations often make and how to avoid costly mistakes when building AI initiatives from the ground up.

Speakers

Brenna Buuck

Developer Evangelist, MinIO

Brenna Buuck is the subject matter expert at MinIO for databases and datalakes. A data engineer turned developer evangelist, she is passionate about coding, data, and learning. She endeavors to inspire and educate other developers about the latest tools and technologies with the goal... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:00am PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): Empowering User-Controlled Encryption at Exabyte Scale

Thursday September 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Alok Ranjan, Dropbox, Software Engineering Manager

As enterprise security requirements intensify, empowering users with full control over encryption becomes paramount. In this session, I’ll reveal how Dropbox pioneers user-controlled encryption at exabyte scale with an innovative three-tiered scheme using AWS KMS. We’ll discuss how our approach grants teams complete control via Team Encryption Keys (TEKs) secured by Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), while an intermediate layer of Namespace Encryption Keys (NEKs) ensures rapid, secure file sharing—even across teams. Learn how practical strategies like key caching and efficient key rotation maintain exceptional performance and data integrity through a robust key chain of custody. This talk is ideal for professionals keen on leveraging AWS technologies to enhance security and scalability in cloud storage solutions.

Speakers

Alok Ranjan

Software Engineering Manager, Dropbox

Hello, I’m Alok Ranjan, an Engineering Manager at Dropbox overseeing the Storage Platform team in the infrastructure org. My team focuses on providing interfaces for file and block storage, along with encryption, compression, and verification of user data. With a master’s degree... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, Cloud Infrastructure Design and Architecture (CloudX), Security and Vulnerability Management (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:30am PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Strategies for Image Dataset Curation from High-Volume Industrial IoT data

Thursday September 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Apurva Godghase, Brambles, Senior Computer Vision Engineer

In Industrial IoT for Supply chain, and logistics, massive amounts of data is generated by edge devices that capture data continuously. For embedded vision systems, managing the sheer volume of images and metadata can be challenging. Selecting a diverse subset of high-quality data is crucial for effective modeling and analysis. This work outlines a comprehensive method for selecting relevant images from an extensive dataset to build a high-quality image database for building and monitoring computer vision and machine learning models. This systematic approach not only enhances the efficiency of data management in industrial IoT applications but also improves the generalizability and accuracy of Computer Vision learning models.

Speakers

Apurva Godghase

Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Brambles

Apurva is a Senior Computer Vision Engineer at Brambles, with over seven years of R&D experience across diverse industrial domains. At Brambles, she specializes in designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision IoT prototypes to enhance supply chain efficiencies... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DataWeek, Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:30pm PDT

KEYNOTE (DataWeek): Informatica -- Mastering Enterprise AI Agents: Best Practices for Multi-Agent Frameworks

Thursday September 4, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Sumeet Kumar Agrawal, Informatica, Vice President Product Management

Explore the design and deployment of enterprise-grade AI agent systems. This session covers best practices for building scalable multi-agent frameworks, ensuring security and governance, and features real-world examples from industries like customer service and supply chain management. Learn how to integrate AI agents effectively while addressing key enterprise challenges.

Speakers

Sumeet Kumar Agrawal

Vice President Product Management, Informatica

Sumeet Agrawal is the Vice President of Products at Informatica, where he spearheads product management of innovative cloud-based technology products. With over 15 of experience in data engineering and product management, Sumeet has a proven track record of driving innovative solutions... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DataWeek, Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek), Data Strategy / Analytics & Business Intelligence (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:30pm PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): AI Considerations For Enterprise Change Management

Thursday September 4, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Andrew Madson, Dremio, Data Science, AI, and Analytics Evangelist

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the educational landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance learning experiences, personalize education, and streamline administrative processes. This session, "AI Considerations for Education," explores the critical factors educators, administrators, and policymakers need to consider when integrating AI into educational settings.

Participants will delve into the ethical, technical, and practical aspects of AI implementation in education. Through an examination of cutting-edge AI technologies and their applications, attendees will gain insights into how AI can support diverse learning needs, improve student outcomes, and drive institutional efficiency. The session will also address the challenges and risks associated with AI in education, providing a balanced perspective on this transformative technology.

Speakers

Andrew Madson

Data Science, AI, and Analytics Evangelist, Dremio

Andrew Madson is a Data Analytics, Data Science, and AI Evangelist at Dremio, where he leverages his extensive expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to drive innovation and educate the wider community. With a strong academic background, including... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, CloudX
In-Person/Virtual In Person

3:00pm PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): AI Leadership in Data Strategy: Transforming Large-Scale Data Systems for Business Growth

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Vijay Panwar, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Senior Software Engineer

As organizations progressively depend on data to foster innovation, the significance of leadership in shaping and executing AI-driven strategies becomes crucial. In this session, I will present insights gained from over 12 years of experience spearheading transformative initiatives incorporating AI into extensive data systems. The discussion will emphasize strategic frameworks for the adoption of AI, the alignment of technological advancements with business goals, and the development of scalable data ecosystems. By referencing real-world examples, including my involvement in managing and optimizing terabyte-scale data, I will demonstrate how AI can transform backend systems, enhance workflows, and provide tangible value.

Speakers

Vijay Panwar

Senior Software Engineer, Panasonic Avionics Corportion

I am, an accomplished IT professional with a decade of experience, possess expertise in a wide array of technologies, including Python, SQL Server, MySQL, PHP, Web services, REST API, and more. I have a proven track record of contributing to the field, having published two research... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

3:30pm PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): Hack the Cloud: Attackers Love Blind Spots, Break Their Hearts

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Brian Contos, Mitiga, Field CISO

Malicious actors, on an unholy crusade, have discovered that a lack of visibility across Cloud, SaaS, and Identity, combined with legacy controls that provide limited cloud detection and response capabilities, grants them a nefarious advantage. This lack of visibility, detection, and response in cloud environments allows malicious actors to operate with an elevated ability to breach organizations, evade detection, and maintain persistence.

As businesses transition to the cloud, critical assets, sensitive data, and an increasing array of interconnected SaaS applications have followed. This shift attracts malicious actors eager to exploit any visibility gaps, such as those caused by the segmentation of environments across workloads and SaaS. While such segmentation is a beneficial security best practice for incident prevention, it also provides a stealthy refuge for attackers. In essence, your SecOps team is operating within a landscape fraught with invisible threats.

This presentation will explore real-life stories from the trenches, drawn from years of cloud-based incident response. Various hacks will be explored to illustrate how breaches occur, what happens following a breach, and why organizations are struggling to detect and respond.

Finally, we will cover mitigation strategies such as proactively preparing for a breach, discovering malicious activity, and responding. Malicious actors are counting on your passivity, your blind spots, and your inability to effectively detect and respond to attacks in the cloud. Break their hearts!

Speakers

Brian Contos

Field CISO, Mitiga

With two IPOs & eight acquisitions, Brian has helped build some of the most successful security companies in the world. He has over 25 years in the security industry as a security company entrepreneur, board advisor, investor, and author. After getting his start with the Defense Information... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, Security and Vulnerability Management (CloudX), IT Operations and Enterprise Management (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

3:30pm PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Balancing Velocity with Academic Rigor When Building with LLMs

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Lauren Peate, Multitudes, CEO & founder

We’re all building AI features now. But building with LLMs brings its own challenges – namely: How can we use cutting-edge practices, weave in AI ethics, and consider the cost of different models without blowing past delivery dates. Not to mention making sure that the features we build will be stable, reliable and maintainable in the future.

We recently built our first LLM feature, to show the quality of feedback given in code reviews. In 1 month, we did a literature review, consultation with academic experts, data labelling, model experimentation, a cost assessment, and finally, all the ML engineering to launch it into production. The outcome: <1% extreme misclassification and zero hallucinations. In this talk, we’ll share our approach to building LLM features – how we partnered with academia (without being delayed by their timelines), what tooling we used, and how we made the cost and money tradeoffs to keep business stakeholders happy. I’ll also speak to how we built this into our microservices architecture, including how we used tools to generate structured outputs from LLMs on top of AWS’s Bedrock API to have parseable responses from a range of models.

You'll walk away with practical strategies for leading your own teams through AI implementations, identifying ethical issues early, addressing them efficiently, and still delivering on time and on budget.

Speakers

Lauren Peate

CEO & founder, Multitudes

Lauren Peate is the CEO and founder of Multitudes, which helps engineering teams improve delivery sustainably. She’s focused her career on using data to support people, including as the founder of Ally Skills NZ, a consultancy helping global tech companies improve team performance... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, AI Models and Management (DataWeek), Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

4:00pm PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): 25 Minutes to Cloud Advantage: Monetizing Emerging Tech for Rapid ROI

Thursday September 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Matthew Domo, FifthVantage, CEO and Founder

In today's fast-paced market, cloud leaders must rapidly translate emerging technologies into tangible business value. This session delivers a focused 25-minute overview of how AI, IoT, and immersive internet technologies are driving immediate ROI for cloud companies. We'll cut through the technical jargon and focus on actionable strategies for monetization and market leadership.

In this compressed session, you'll gain critical insights into:

Rapid AI Monetization: Identifying high-impact AI applications for immediate revenue growth through service optimization and predictive analytics.
IoT Data as a Profit Center: Building scalable IoT platforms to unlock new revenue streams from data monetization and value-added services.
Immersive Internet: Capturing New Markets: Understanding the business potential of immersive technologies and how to build cloud services that capitalize on this emerging market.
Strategic Edge Computing for Competitive Edge: Quickly assessing how edge computing can enable real-time applications, driving premium service offerings and customer loyalty.
ROI-Driven Cloud Investment: Prioritizing technology investments based on clear ROI projections and rapid time-to-market strategies.
This session will equip executives with the critical insights needed to drive rapid cloud innovation, maximize ROI, and secure a competitive advantage in today's dynamic market—all within 25 minutes.

Speakers

Matthew Domo

CEO and Founder, FifthVantage

Matt, a technology futurist, speaker, and author, aims to turn potential into reality using cutting-edge technology and business models to drive meaningful change. With unique experience working closely with Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, Matt is a trailblazer in the AI and cloud computing... Read More →

Thursday September 4, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, CloudX, Managing AI/ML in the Cloud (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

6:30pm PDT

DevAfter Hours

Thursday September 4, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT

Santa Clara Convention Center - Lobby

Join and network with other attendees.

Thursday September 4, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Santa Clara Convention Center - Lobby

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks API World, DataWeek, CloudX, OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Arcade Lounge

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Arcade Lounge
Chill in the lounge & try your hand at Pac-Man & other retro games!

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Community Board

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Add your stamp to the Community Board – doodle away, share an idea or ask a question.
Location: Expo Hall

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

9:00am PDT

Game Lounge

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Expo Hall

Games Lounge
Play a game or two as you wait for the next session to begin!

Stop by an play your favorite game — Checkers, Giant Jenga, Corn Hole & More.

Friday September 5, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Expo Hall

2. Experiences & Official Events

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:30am PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): A Design Delivery System For AI and Overcoming Tech Debt

Friday September 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Megha Sandesh, Solvedex, CEO

Most AI projects don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because of bad systems. Teams rush to deploy models without a clear design framework, leading to disjointed interfaces, brittle integrations, and mounting technical debt that becomes impossible to untangle. The result? AI that never reaches its full potential, burdened by rework, inconsistency, and scalability nightmares.

My session breaks down a pragmatic, battle-tested approach to AI design and delivery—one that isn’t just about getting a model into production but ensuring it thrives there. We’ll dig into how design, engineering, and operations must work in sync from day one to prevent the common pitfalls that derail AI initiatives.

Key takeaways include:

1. Why AI projects accumulate debt faster than traditional software—and how to stop it at the source.
2. The role of system design in AI, and why model accuracy alone won’t save a broken pipeline.
3. A real-world approach to designing AI that scales without accumulating chaos.

Speakers

Megha Sandesh

CEO, Solvedex & SolveX Design

Visionary leader with extensive experience in scaling companies and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.Built a successful bootstrapped company from ground zero to $5M ARR in under 2 years through innovative lean strategies, cost optimization, and a relentless... Read More →

Friday September 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, IT Operations and Enterprise Management (CloudX), Leading a Cloud-First Company (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:30am PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Ask Us Anything: Building Real-World AI Agents for Business

Friday September 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Lee Dickson, raia AI, Director of Sales and Operations
Rich Swier, raia AI, Founder

You’ve seen the hype. Now let’s get practical. In this live AMA-style session, Lee Dickson and Rich Swier — co-hosts of The AI Guys podcast and builders of raia AI — open the floor to the questions business leaders, operators, and tech pros are really asking about AI.

From deployment timelines to hallucination prevention, ethics to employee augmentation — nothing’s off limits. Whether you’re planning your first AI rollout or scaling from one use case to a dozen, this is your chance to get direct insights from AI practitioners who’ve helped companies from $5M startups to $500M enterprises make AI work.

Speakers

Lee Dickson

Director of Sales and Operations, raia AI

Lee Dickson brings 7+ years of experience in productizing AI solutions and predictive analytics, with a strong track record of streamlining operations and improving customer engagement for SMBs and enterprise clients. With an extensive background in technology and SaaS, he's an advocate... Read More →

Rich Swier

Founder, raia

Rich is a serial entrepreneur based in Sarasota, Florida. For the past 30 years, Rich has built and exited numerous successful tech businesses and continues to launch and incubate new ventures.

Friday September 5, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session, Data Tools / Technology and Management (DataWeek), AI Models and Management (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:00am PDT

OPEN Session (CloudX): Conquering Data Consistency Challenges in Cloud-Native Applications

Friday September 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

CloudX -- Main Stage

Brijesh Deo, Oracle, Software Development
Todd Little, Oracle, Chief Architect

Data consistency is critical in the era of cloud-native applications built on microservices architecture due to distributed services and data stores. Inconsistent data can lead to incorrect decision-making, financial losses, downtime, and loss of reputation. Transactions are the proven method to ensure data consistency and can be effectively implemented with cloud-native applications. In this session, you will learn how to overcome the data consistency challenges by employing various transaction patterns. We will demonstrate how a Spring Boot application can, with minimal code changes, use these transaction patterns to ensure data consistency while maintaining scalability & reliability. We will also discuss how similar applications can be developed with other frameworks, such as Express.js, Micronaut, and Helidon, etc.

Speakers

Todd Little

Chief Architect, Oracle

Todd Little is chief architect for transaction processing products at Oracle, including the Oracle Tuxedo product family, Oracle Blockchain Platform, and Oracle Transaction Manager for Microservices (MicroTx). Todd is responsible for defining the technical strategy and direction for... Read More →

Brijesh Deo

Director, Software Development, Oracle

Brijesh Deo is the Director of MicroTx product development in the database organization at Oracle. He is passionate about distributed systems and cloud technologies and specializes in Kubernetes, Microservices, and Java. Brijesh has a rich industry experience of more than two decades... Read More →

Friday September 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, Cloud Native Development (CloudX)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:00am PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Data Integrity in the Age of AI: SBOMs, Lineage, and Trust in the Pipeline

Friday September 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Saloni Garg, Wayfair, Senior Software Engineer

With AI models consuming more data than ever, ensuring the integrity and traceability of that data is critical. This talk focuses on how to build trust into your data pipelines -- using concepts like SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) for datasets, audit trails, and metadata tagging to make data consumption safer and more transparent. I’ll also touch on how this ties into emerging compliance frameworks and how we’ve approached this in practice.

Speakers

Saloni Garg

Senior Software Engineer, Wayfair

International Red Hat Women in Open Source Awardee | Mozilla Open Leader 2019 | a strong open source diversity supporter | Google Venkat Scholarship winner | Speaker

Friday September 5, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DataWeek, Data Governance and Security (DataWeek), Data Strategy / Analytics & Business Intelligence (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

11:30am PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Rearchitecting Data Processing for Today’s Demands

Friday September 5, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Rajan Goyal, DataPelago, CEO & Co-founder

IT leaders face mounting pressure to leverage their organization’s data for genAI and lakehouse analytics. Yet, with data volumes doubling every two years and nearly 90% of new data being unstructured, traditional data processing architectures can’t keep up. Existing systems were designed for structured data and CPU-based computing, and businesses are finding they struggle with processing latency, high costs, and siloed data. In fact, more than 80% of IT leaders say that data silos are hindering digital transformation.

To drive value in today’s data environment, IT leaders need to implement new data processing architectures that are designed to handle massive volumes of complex data and are capable of taking advantage of the accelerated hardware (GPUs, FPGAs, CPU/SIMD, etc.) available in today’s cloud environments.

In this session, DataPelago CEO Rajan Goyal will outline the shortcomings of current data processing architectures and introduce attendees to the Universal Data Processing Engine, a software solution that sits between a data lake and query engine. Overcoming the shortcomings of traditional processing models, the UDPE is designed to handle all types of data (structured, unstructured, semi-structured) and work on top of any hardware. Integrating seamlessly into any tech stack, it accelerates data processing speed by 2-3x while cutting processing costs by 30-60% — enabling organizations to utilize all of their data for lakehouse analytics and AI workloads.

Speakers

Rajan Goyal

CEO & Co-founder, DataPelago

Rajan is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of DataPelago, the company revolutionizing data processing for the accelerated computing era. His expertise and visionary approach have been instrumental in shaping the future of data infrastructure and processing. A seasoned innovator... Read More →

Friday September 5, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session, Data Tools / Technology and Management (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:00pm PDT

OPEN Session (DataWeek): Transforming Seller Onboarding in Retail: Responsible AI, RAG, and Risk Management

Friday September 5, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT

DataWeek -- Main Stage

Banani Mohapatra, Walmart, Senior Manager, Data Science
Bhavnish Walia, Amazon, Senior Risk Manager AI/ML

Onboarding new sellers onto retail platforms like Walmart and Amazon involves a complex, multi-step process designed to mitigate fraud and ensure compliance with global regulations. One of the most critical and cumbersome steps is Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, requiring sellers to upload documentation for identity verification, business registration, and compliance checks. This manual review process often leads to long approval times and delays, frustrating legitimate sellers and creating operational bottlenecks for compliance teams.
To address these challenges, we leveraged foundational models with custom prompting strategies, in-document summarization, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to ground responses in trusted data sources, powered by open-source LLM APIs. By automating document analysis and augmenting human reviewers with AI outputs, we reduced overall onboarding time by more than 20 percent, improving seller experience and operational efficiency.
However, deploying AI into a regulated process like KYC required a robust responsible AI framework combining scalability with governance. We implemented guardrail models to flag edge cases and ensure human oversight, enforced strict data anonymization protocols to protect sensitive information, and applied privacy-preserving techniques for model training. We also established a rigorous validation pipeline to test outputs against regulatory standards, mitigating risks such as hallucinations and interpretability gaps.
This talk offers actionable insights for data scientists, compliance officers, regulators, and machine learning practitioners working at the intersection of AI, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Presented by Bhavnish Walia, Senior Risk Manager at Amazon, and Banani Mohapatra, Senior Data Science Manager at Walmart, attendees will walk away with a practical framework for deploying AI in sensitive domains—covering risk management strategies, scalable AI architectures aligned with compliance, and key lessons on balancing innovation with accountability.

Speakers

Banani Mohapatra

Senior Manager, Data Science, Walmart

Banani Mohapatra is a data science leader with 12+ years of experience in e-commerce, payments, and real estate, specializing in machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and causal AI. She leads a global data science team at Walmart, driving subscription growth with multi-billion-dollar... Read More →

Bhavnish Walia

Senior Risk Manager AI/ML, Amazon

Bhavnish Walia is a Senior Risk Manager at Amazon, where he leads AI Risk Management efforts focused on developing large language model (LLM) frameworks for data governance and regulatory compliance. He ensures the safe and compliant deployment of AI systems at scale. With over 12... Read More →

Friday September 5, 2025 2:00pm - 2:25pm PDT
DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session, Data Governance and Security (DataWeek)
In-Person/Virtual In Person

2:30pm PDT

OPEN Session (API): Hackathon Top 5 Demo

Friday September 5, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT

DataWeek Expo Stage (OPEN)

Friday September 5, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
DataWeek Expo Stage (OPEN)

4. Hackathon

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, API World, DataWeek, CloudX
In-Person/Virtual In Person

3:30pm PDT

OPEN Session: Closing Remarks + Hackathon Winners

Friday September 5, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

API World -- Main Stage Theater (OPEN)

Friday September 5, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
API World -- Main Stage Theater (OPEN)

4. Hackathon

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, API World, CloudX
In-Person/Virtual In Person

10:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): Hiring for AI Success: Why Your First Hire Should Be a Data Engineer

Thursday September 11, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Brenna Buuck

Developer Evangelist, MinIO

Thursday September 11, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

11:00am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): Empowering User-Controlled Encryption at Exabyte Scale

Thursday September 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Alok Ranjan

Software Engineering Manager, Dropbox

Thursday September 11, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, Cloud Infrastructure Design and Architecture (CloudX), Security and Vulnerability Management (CloudX), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

11:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): Strategies for Image Dataset Curation from High-Volume Industrial IoT data

Thursday September 11, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Apurva Godghase

Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Brambles

Thursday September 11, 2025 11:30am - 11:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DataWeek, Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

2:30pm PDT

[Virtual] KEYNOTE (DataWeek): Informatica -- Mastering Enterprise AI Agents: Best Practices for Multi-Agent Frameworks

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Sumeet Kumar Agrawal

Vice President Product Management, Informatica

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

5. KEYNOTES & FEATURED

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, DataWeek, Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek), Data Strategy / Analytics & Business Intelligence (DataWeek), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

2:30pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): AI Considerations For Enterprise Change Management

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Andrew Madson

Data Science, AI, and Analytics Evangelist, Dremio

Thursday September 11, 2025 2:30pm - 2:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, CloudX, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

3:00pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): AI Leadership in Data Strategy: Transforming Large-Scale Data Systems for Business Growth

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Vijay Panwar

Senior Software Engineer, Panasonic Avionics Corportion

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:00pm - 3:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session, Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

3:30pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): Hack The Cloud: Attackers Love Blind Spots, Break Their Hearts

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Brian Contos

Field CISO, Mitiga

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, Security and Vulnerability Management (CloudX), IT Operations and Enterprise Management (CloudX), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

3:30pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): Balancing Velocity with Academic Rigor When Building with LLMs

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Lauren Peate

CEO & founder, Multitudes

Thursday September 11, 2025 3:30pm - 3:55pm PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, AI Models and Management (DataWeek), Data Science and Machine Learning (DataWeek), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

4:00pm PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): 25 Minutes to Cloud Advantage: Monetizing Emerging Tech for Rapid ROI

Thursday September 11, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Matthew Domo

CEO and Founder, FifthVantage

Thursday September 11, 2025 4:00pm - 4:25pm PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks OPEN Session, CloudX, Managing AI/ML in the Cloud (CloudX), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

10:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): A Design Delivery System For AI and Overcoming Tech Debt

Friday September 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Megha Sandesh

CEO, Solvedex & SolveX Design

Friday September 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, IT Operations and Enterprise Management (CloudX), Leading a Cloud-First Company (CloudX), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

10:30am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): Ask Us Anything: Building Real-World AI Agents for Business

Friday September 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Lee Dickson

Director of Sales and Operations, raia AI

Rich Swier

Founder, raia

Rich is a serial entrepreneur based in Sarasota, Florida. For the past 30 years, Rich has built and exited numerous successful tech businesses and continues to launch and incubate new ventures.

Friday September 12, 2025 10:30am - 10:55am PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks DataWeek, OPEN Session, Data Tools / Technology and Management (DataWeek), AI Models and Management (DataWeek), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

11:00am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (CloudX): Conquering Data Consistency Challenges in Cloud-Native Applications

Friday September 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

Speakers

Brijesh Deo

Director, Software Development, Oracle

Todd Little

Chief Architect, Oracle

Friday September 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL CloudX -- Main Stage

CloudX

Talk Type OPEN Session
Tracks CloudX, OPEN Session, Cloud Native Development (CloudX), Virtual
In-Person/Virtual Virtual

11:00am PDT

[Virtual] OPEN Session (DataWeek): Data Integrity in the Age of AI: SBOMs, Lineage, and Trust in the Pipeline

Friday September 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT

VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

Speakers

Saloni Garg

Senior Software Engineer, Wayfair

International Red Hat Women in Open Source Awardee | Mozilla Open Leader 2019 | a strong open source diversity supporter | Google Venkat Scholarship winner | Speaker

Friday September 12, 2025 11:00am - 11:25am PDT
VIRTUAL DataWeek -- Main Stage

DataWeek