Data ExecutiveNetworkingCruise
An exclusive evening on San Francisco Bay. Data leaders from leading enterprises gathered for catered dining, open-bar networking, and panoramic bay views.
An Evening on the Bay
Data and AI executives gathered for an unforgettable evening of meaningful connections against the backdrop of San Francisco's stunning waterfront.
Human-in-the-Loop: Building AI Agents That Actually Work for Data Teams
The gap between an AI agent that works in a demo and one that runs in production is where most data teams get stuck. Agents can write application code from a prompt but still struggle with the nuance of data engineering, governance, and cross-functional workflows.
Security, privacy, and data teams are being pulled into closer partnership than ever to answer a question nobody had two years ago: who is accountable when an agent accesses, decides, and acts on enterprise data?
How are you governing agent access to sensitive data without slowing down the innovation your organization is asking for, whether those agents are built internally or delivered by a vendor?
Where is human-in-the-loop a deliberate design choice in your agent workflows vs. a temporary measure until you build more trust in the platform?
What does your path from pilot to production actually look like, and how are you evaluating the right mix of build, buy, and partner to get there?
How the Evening Unfolded
A carefully planned three-and-a-half-hour experience designed to maximize networking while attendees enjoyed the best of San Francisco Bay.
Arrivals of Guests
Guests arrived at the dock for check-in. Welcome drinks were served as the group gathered.
Boarding
Guests boarded the vessel and got settled for the evening ahead.
Cruise with Dinner and Networking
Cruise departed from the dock. Premium catered dining, open bar, and facilitated networking with panoramic bay views.
Return to Dock & Disembark
Cruise returned to dock. Final networking as guests disembarked.
Who Joined the Cruise
Senior data and AI leaders from San Francisco and the Bay Area gathered for an evening of curated, high-trust networking.
Chief Data Officers
Chief AI Officers
Chief Analytics Officers
VPs of Data & Analytics
Heads of Data Science
Enterprise Data Leaders
Attendance Criteria
To ensure high-quality networking, attendance was limited to qualified executives:
- C-level or VP+ data/analytics/AI leader
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Organization size: $500M+ revenue or 1,000+ employees
- Active role in data strategy and decision-making
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Logistics & FAQ
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