DATA
INNOVATION
FORUM
2025

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Hours
Minutes
Seconds
November 12-13, 2025
A virtual event for enterprise-level Salesforce architects to talk about ideas, opportunities, and strategies to maximize the value of Salesforce data.

About the event

As Salesforce steps forward to handle bigger challenges, the stakes for Salesforce data grow ever higher. Leading Salesforce Architects know this, and they’re changing the way we think about and manage Salesforce data.

This two-day event will bring together leading experts to share their experiences and unique perspectives around today’s Salesforce data architecture and provide attendees with new and exciting ways to think about the future of data management.

Who Should Attend

Why attend

DATA
INNOVATION
FORUM
2025

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
November 12-13, 2025
A virtual event for enterprise-level Salesforce architects to talk about ideas, opportunities, and strategies to maximize the value of Salesforce data.

About the event

As Salesforce steps forward to handle bigger challenges, the stakes for Salesforce data grow ever higher. Leading Salesforce Architects know this, and they’re changing the way we think about and manage Salesforce data.

This two-day event will bring together leading experts to share their experiences and unique perspectives around today’s Salesforce data architecture and provide attendees with new and exciting ways to think about the future of data management.

Who Should Attend

Why attend

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DAY 1
Wednesday, November 13

All times listed are in PST

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Elevating Data Security for Salesforce Enterprises

To launch this year’s Data Innovation Forum, this session will set the stage by exploring the evolving data security landscape and the growing challenges of meeting compliance and security requirements, especially in highly regulated industries. We’ll examine the factors driving these changes, the complexities organizations face in safeguarding their data, and the reasons why traditional methods often fall short. Finally, we’ll discuss forward-looking strategies to effectively navigate this dynamic environment and ensure a secure, compliant future for your business.

Speakers:
  • Sovan Bin, CTA, CEO, Founder, Odaseva
  • Mohammed Aaser, Chief Data Officer, Domo

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9:15 - 10:00 AM
The Human Edge: 7 Architect Skills for Effective Tech-Business Collaboration

In an increasingly complex tech landscape, many professionals struggle with the soft skills that are vital for success, often hindering their career growth and collaboration.

Join us for an engaging session reviewing the key "7 Architect Skills" which include insights and frameworks into building mission-critical human skills for architects, developers, and every other role. Discover how to boost your confidence while maintaining humility, enhance your collaboration and problem-solving abilities, and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Learn proven strategies to bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring you achieve powerful outcomes while avoiding burnout.

Speakers:
  • Sebastian Wagner, CTA, Founder & Master Coach, FlowRepublic
  • Tom Leddy, Enterprise Architect

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10:15 - 11:00 AM
5 Case Studies: Real-World Wins with Well-Architected

Ensuring data integrity is crucial, especially when integrating Salesforce. That’s why the Well-Architected framework is essential for creating secure, scalable Salesforce solutions and avoiding technical debt.

In this session, we’ll dive into real-world applications of Well-Architected principles through five diverse case studies.

Join to discover the results and learn how to integrate these practices immediately into projects!

Speaker:
  • Christopher Ramm, CTA, Salesforce CTO Germany, Capgemini

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11:15 - 12:00 PM
How to Govern Autonomous AI Agents

As autonomous AI agents become more integral to business systems, it is essential for Technical Architects to understand the complexities of governing their design and deployment. This session will explore the technical challenges of AI governance, such as overcoming limitations in long-term planning, error recovery, and context handling, all while ensuring that these agents remain aligned with human values and ethical standards. We’ll also address safety risks, focusing on the need for reliable human oversight and prevention of agent misuse.
Using Salesforce’s Agentforce as a case study, we’ll illustrate how businesses are operationalizing AI agents across industries while maintaining essential guardrails.

The session will cover key technical approaches and delve into emerging regulatory frameworks that technical architects need to account for when integrating autonomous agents into existing systems. The focus will be on equipping architects with the tools to build scalable, safe, and ethically sound AI solutions.

Speakers:
  • Lars Malmqvist, CTA, Partner, Implement Consulting Group

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12:00 - 1:00 PM
From Data to Decisions: The Power of Salesforce in Enterprise Strategy

In today’s competitive business environment, many enterprises struggle to effectively utilize the vast amounts of data they collect. While data holds the potential to drive strategic decision-making, many organizations lack the tools or strategies to convert raw data into actionable insights. In today's fast-paced business environment, the ability to make informed decisions is crucial to staying ahead of the competition.

Join this session to explore how Salesforce's innovative solutions can transform raw data into actionable insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Speakers:
  • Stuart Hamilton, CTA, Managing Partner, Consulting, Ingenuity Partners
  • Anand Khambete, CTA, Senior Salesforce Architect, Capgemini
  • Nadina D. Lisbon, CTA, CRM Enterprise Architect, NetApp
  • Sam Wadhwani, CTA, Chief Technical Architect, PwC

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1:15 - 2:00 PM
Data at the Heart of Customer Experience: Crafting Experiences That Stick

In today’s customer-driven landscape, data is more than an enabler of operations - it’s at the heart of crafting personalized, engaging, and memorable experiences.

In this session, we will explore how leveraging data as a foundational asset enables organizations to create seamless, relevant, and highly effective customer interactions. With Salesforce Data Cloud at the core, we’ll dive into how businesses can unify data across channels to fuel personalized journeys, targeted marketing, and efficient service delivery. Discover how to activate data-driven use cases that enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success by transforming insights into real-time action.
Get ready to see how data can power experiences that truly stick!

Speakers:
  • Karan Gogna, Director, Deloitte Digital
  • Pawan Verma, Director, AI and Data, Deloitte Digital

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2:15 - 3:00 PM
Navigating Critical Information and Infrastructure Regulations in APAC

Critical infrastructure regulations in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly becoming a focal point for governments and organizations due to the rising threats of cyber-attacks, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions. Countries in this region are implementing stringent policies and frameworks to safeguard essential services such as energy, transportation, water supply, and telecommunications. For instance, nations like Australia and Singapore have introduced comprehensive cybersecurity laws and guidelines to protect their critical infrastructure from potential threats. These regulations often mandate regular risk assessments, incident reporting, and the adoption of robust security measures. Collaboration between public and private sectors is also emphasized to ensure a coordinated and effective response to any disruptions. As the Asia Pacific continues to grow economically and technologically, the importance of resilient and secure critical infrastructure remains paramount.

Join this session to better understand how to navigate and comply with these regulations, ensuring resilience and security for your organization’s critical infrastructure.

Speakers:
  • Chetan Sansare, Senior Director Security and Regulatory Compliance APAC, Salesforce
  • Venkata Krishna, Platform and Data Security Advisor, Salesforce

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DAY 2
Thursday, November 14
All times listed are in PST
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Building an AI-Ready Data Architecture: Key Considerations and Strategies

As organizations increasingly rely on AI to drive innovation and efficiency, many face the challenge of adapting their data architecture to support AI initiatives effectively.

In this session, panelists will delve into the essential components for creating a robust data infrastructure that meets the demands of AI. We’ll discuss best practices in data integration, quality, and governance, along with strategies for ensuring scalability and flexibility. Whether you're a data architect, engineer, or business leader, this session will explore insights into how to ensure your data architecture is not only ready for AI today but also adaptable for the future.

Speakers:
  • Sarath Yalavarthi, CTA, AVP, AT&T
  • Miriam McCabe, CTA, RVP, Salesforce
  • Mohit Sharma, CTA, CTO, Salesforce NL, Capgemini

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9:15 - 10:00 AM
Salesforce Data Security Is Everyone’s Responsibility

Gartner reports that by 2025 more than 99% of cloud breaches will have a root cause of preventable misconfigurations. While Salesforce operates on a Shared Responsibility Model, Salesforce Architects must understand that not adhering to best practices can lead to severe impacts, including data breaches exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.

In this session, Architects will gain new security tools to help them better equip their teams and customers to avoid a shared responsibility model and avoid devastating data breaches for their org.

Speaker:
  • Matt Meyers, CTA, CEO/Founder, EzProtect

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10:15 - 11:00 AM
Architect's Guide to Data Modeling in Data Cloud

Architects must understand the foundational data modeling concepts when working within Data Cloud. It’s critical to get this right when first starting with your Data Cloud design because this is a new cloud and introduces new architecture for architects to learn and build upon.

In this session, we’ll explore essential principles of data modeling in Data Cloud, empowering architects with the knowledge to design robust, scalable data solutions for this modern architecture.

Speaker:
  • Melissa Shepard, CTA, Founder, ScaleUp Archs

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12:15 - 1:00 PM
Charting Your Course: Career Growth and Opportunities After CTA

Earning the prestigious Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) certification can open doors to new career pathways and opportunities.

This session will provide insights into how CTAs have leveraged their expertise to drive business transformation, advance into leadership roles, and unlock unique professional prospects. Whether you’re looking to expand your influence within your organization or seek new challenges in the industry, this session will help you understand the next steps for a CTA career journey.

Speakers:
  • Lilith Van Biesen, CTA, Salesforce Principal Architect, CTO Salesforce BE, Capgemini
  • Jsun Pe, CTA, Director, Technical Product Management, Customer Availability, Salesforce
  • Anand Narayan, CTA, Salesforce Architecture and Delivery Leader, Accenture

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1:15 - 2:00 PM
Managing Your Data in China: Migration and Org Sync

Managing data is critical to a successful Salesforce on Alibaba Cloud deployment. Learn how Odaseva optimizes data migration & provides a governed & managed approach to migration to China.

Speaker:
  • Adam Sellers, Senior Director Global Technology Partnerships, Salesforce
  • Tasneem Zaveri, Solutions Engineer, Odaseva

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2:15 - 3:00 PM
Data Strategies to Enable your Enterprise for AI

In today’s fast-paced business environment, enterprises face significant challenges stemming from data issues that hinder their ability to effectively leverage AI. The dual nature of AI and data means that while AI has the potential to transform decision-making and operational efficiency, poor data quality, silos, and outdated data management practices impede progress.

Join this session to learn about today’s common challenges, data strategies to resolve existing issues, data strategies to prevent future challenges, and how you can align your existing enterprise landscape to be AI-ready.

Speakers:
  • Sandhya Mangrulkar, CTA, Specialist Leader, Deloitte Digital
  • Himanshoo Seth, CTA, Associate Director, Accenture

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2024 Speakers

Hear from Certified Technical Architects and Salesforce data experts

Stay tuned as we add 2025 confirmed speakers!
2025 SPEAKER

Sovan Bin, CTA

CEO, Founder, Odaseva
2025 SPEAKER

Sebastian Wagner, CTA

Founder & Master Coach, FlowRepublic

Tom Leddy

Enterprise Architect

Christopher Ramm, CTA

Salesforce CTO Germany, Capgemini

Lars Malmqvist, CTA

Partner, Implement Consulting Group

Stuart Hamilton, CTA

Managing Partner, Consulting, Ingenuity Partners
2025 SPEAKER

Anand Khambete, CTA

Senior Salesforce Architect, Capgemini

Nadina D. Lisbon, CTA

CRM Enterprise Architect, NetApp
2025 SPEAKER

Sam Wadhwani, CTA

Chief Technical Architect, PwC

Karan Gogna

Director, Deloitte Digital

Pawan Verma

Director, AI and Data, Deloitte Digital
2025 SPEAKER

Chetan Sansare

Senior Director Security and Regulatory Compliance APAC, Salesforce

Venkata Krishna

Platform and Data Security Advisor, Salesforce
2025 SPEAKER

Sarath Yalavarthi, CTA

AVP, AT&T
2025 SPEAKER

Miriam McCabe, CTA

RVP, Salesforce

Mohit Sharma, CTA

CTO, Salesforce NL, Capgemini
2025 SPEAKER

Matt Meyers, CTA

CEO/Founder, EzProtect
2025 SPEAKER

Melissa Shepard, CTA

Founder, ScaleUp Archs
2025 SPEAKER

Lilith Van Biesen, CTA

Salesforce Principal Architect, CTO Salesforce BE, Capgemini

Jsun Pe, CTA

Director, Technical Product Management, Customer Availability, Salesforce

Anand Narayan, CTA

Salesforce Architecture and Delivery Leader, Accenture
2025 SPEAKER

Sandhya Mangrulkar, CTA

Specialist Leader, Deloitte Digital

Himanshoo Seth, CTA

Associate Director, Accenture

Adam Sellers

Senior Director Global Technology Partnerships, Salesforce

Tasneem Zaveri

Solutions Engineer, Odaseva

Mohammed Aaser

Chief Data Officer, Domo
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