Everyone talks about AI and Data Science “Centres of Excellence,” but too many end up as shiny technical teams with little real influence. The hard part isn’t setting them up - it’s embedding them, so they shift mindsets, build capability, and support decisions that change how the organisation works. Ultimately, how AI and Data Science are embedded will fundamentally shape how the organisation perceives it – and how much value thy unlock from it
 
This talk distils the principles and practical approaches that make a CoE truly transformative. Expect a candid, experience driven look at what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a function that creates lasting impact rather than another silo.