Starburst Announces AI & Datanova 2025, an Exclusive In-Person Summit for Data and AI Leaders

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Starburst, the data platform for apps and AI, announced details for AI & Datanova 2025, taking place October 9, 2025, at The Westin New York Times Square. This in-person event will bring together senior data and technology leaders, including CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, chief architects, and Starburst power users to share strategies, innovations, and best practices for turning enterprise data into real-world AI outcomes.

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The program will feature a range of keynotes, customer stories, and technical sessions. A highlight will be two keynote addresses by Starburst CEO and Co-founder Justin Borgman,

who will draw on his deep experience helping enterprises unlock the value of their data to outline:

• The emerging era of Enterprise Agents — autonomous, AI-powered systems capable of carrying out complex business tasks across an organization.
• The data readiness challenge — why high-quality, governed, and accessible data will be the deciding factor in AI success over the next three to five years.
• The blueprint for enabling AI at enterprise scale — including the role of federated query, governance, and real-time access in powering next-generation applications.
• Predictions for the AI-driven enterprise — from the transformation of decision-making to entirely new categories of customer experiences.

Borgman’s keynote will expand on these themes, offering concrete strategies and real-world customer examples of how leading organizations are building their data foundations to take full advantage of the AI revolution. Additional featured speakers include executives and senior leaders from Arity, Expedia, OCBC Bank, and more.

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“AI & Datanova 2025 is designed to give data and technology leaders the strategies, insights, and peer connections they need to drive tangible AI outcomes,” said Lisa Luscap, Chief Marketing Officer, Starburst. “Justin’s keynote will set a powerful vision for the AI-enabled enterprise, while the event overall will provide practical, actionable guidance that attendees can bring back to their organizations. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see where the future of data and AI is headed.”