COLLIDE Data + AI Conference 2026

The Nation’s Largest Enterprise-Focused Data & AI Event

Join senior data and AI leaders at COLLIDE 2026 for practical insight, a look at emerging tech, and executive networking. This in-person experience is designed to cut through the hype and show how to implement, scale, and lead with AI across your organization.

You’ll gain:

• Actionable strategies from top AI and data leaders on GenAI, LLMs, Agentic AI, infrastructure, governance, and ROI
• Cross-industry case studies and best practices from leaders facing the same challenges you are
• A clear view of the tools, platforms, and capabilities shaping the future of AI
• Connections with data/AI peers from Fortune 500 companies

What to expect:

• Keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions
• Cross-industry case studies
• Enterprise exhibitor hall
• Evening networking reception
• Invite-only executive dinners

📍 Atlanta, GA

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sponsorship Inquiries 👉 sponsors@datasciconnect.com

OUR 2025 SPEAKERS (2026 SPEAKERS COMING SOON)

🌿 Rosalia Tungaraza | AVP, Artificial Intelligence @ Baptist Health

💳 Sudipto Ghose | Vice President, Enterprise Data, Analytics & AI @ Equifax

🍕 Kartik Pilai | Director - Data Analytics @ Yum!

🥣 Meet Patel | Global Senior Director, Advanced Analytics @ Kellanova

🏠 Mustafa Nisar | Director Exploratory Data Science and Analytics @ The Home Depot

🌍 Sean Sanders, PhD | Vice President, Global Head of Data Science @ Randstad

🧑‍💻 Julia Nobre | Senior Director - Generative AI Office @ ADP

📺 Sergey Fogelson | VP, Head of Data Science @ TelevisaUnivision

🏗️ Ethar Jameel | Head of Data Enablement, Analytics & AI @ TK Elevator

🍫 Shashank Kadetotad | Global Director of Data Science @ Mars

📡 Frances Boykin | Director Advanced Analytics @ AT&T

🚚 Ramana Rao AVS | Sr Director - AI & Innovation @ Brink’s

🏥 Faizan Javed | Sr. Dir - Chief Data Science Leader @ Kaiser Permanente

🛡️ Varun Tottempudi | Head of Data & Platforms Engineering - Global Analytics @ Lockton

🏭 Chirag Agrawal | Global Head of Data Science @ Novelis

📰 Becca Anderson | Sr. Director, Multiplatform Audience Analytics @ Scripps

🏨 Kumar Nitin | Director Data Science @ Marriott International

💜 Nick Yatsky | VP, Chief AI Officer @ Wellstar Health System

🥤 Felipe Archila | Director, Digital Workplace Analytics @ The Coca-Cola Company

✨ Nathan Ghadirifard, VP, Business Data & Architecture @ Waystar

🫙 Arpit Gulati, Associate Director- Data & AI @ The Clorox Company

2025 SPONSORS

VENUE: SANDY SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Opened in 2018 and located less than 15 miles from Midtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center is a best-in-class performance venue and conference center.

Featuring two large theaters with stunning acoustics and lighting, as well as spacious, well-lit, atrium-style exhibitor halls, the venue is the ideal space to highlight your brand.

Surrounded by a four-acre city park, restaurants, retail, and world-class hotels, the venue serves as the visually-stunning centerpiece of one of Metro Atlanta’s top live-work-play developments.