
Head of Engineering & Product (CASPAR) | AI & Data Platforms, Duke Energy Corporation


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Every senior leader is under pressure to show that AI spend translates to business value, but the path from investment to measurable outcomes is rarely linear. This panel brings together executives to share unfiltered perspectives on how they are defining, measuring, and communicating success for AI at the enterprise level, holding their organisations accountable to results, and making the tough call on when to double down, pivot, or walk away. From navigating board expectations and financial scrutiny to recalibrating strategy when pilots don't deliver, panelists will discuss what it genuinely takes to turn AI ambition into sustained competitive advantage. This is not a conversation about technology. It is about leadership, accountability, and the strategic choices that separate AI leaders from AI laggards
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Meghan Barrett WelchChief Data Officer, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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<p>Vikas Sachdeva is an award-winning CIO and business transformation executive who turns technology into a catalyst for growth, operational excellence, and innovation. His leadership spans healthcare, financial services, and global consumer enterprises, where he has built a reputation for modernizing complex organizations through AI, data, cybersecurity, and next-generation digital platforms. A trusted advisor to executive leadership and boards, Vikas bridges strategy and execution to accelerate transformation, strengthen enterprise resilience, and deliver measurable business outcomes in highly regulated environments.</p>
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Head of Engineering & Product (CASPAR) | AI & Data Platforms, Duke Energy Corporation

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