Data Analytics Monthly Forum

Today i spoke at the 75th Data Analytics Monthly Forum with 2 of my collegues Kamila Spencer and Andrew Edge on Building the foundations for trusted AI. We explored the foundations of AI readiness - from trusted data and governance to security, risk and compliance.

 

DATE: Tuesday 6th October 2026 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

 

We discussed how to create a secure, well-governed foundation for AI with Microsoft Purview. Here was the agenda:

• Why AI success depends on trusted and high-quality data.
• The growing importance of AI governance and emerging standards such as the EU AI Act.
• How data quality impacts AI performance, reliability and outcomes.
• How Microsoft Purview can help bring governance, security and compliance capabilities together.
• Practical approaches to identifying and managing AI related risks.

The goal of the session was to help people leave with a clearer view of what your organisation needs to put in place before AI can deliver value safely and at scale.