As organizations race to operationalize Generative AI, a startling truth is emerging — 95% of GenAI projects fail to scale beyond proof of concept. The rare 5% that succeed are rewriting the playbook for enterprise transformation.

On November 20, 2025, the CDO Magazine New York Leadership Summit will bring one such playbook to life at The Westin New York at Times Square, in a must-attend keynote.

Ash Dhupar, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Analog Devices, takes center stage for the keynote titled “Mission Impossible: Scaling AI Agents for Business Impact.” Dhupar will unpack the real-world mechanics behind scaling AI agents that drive measurable outcomes — revealing how leading enterprises are turning hype into high-value automation.

The playbook of the 5%: From vision to value

Dhupar’s keynote brings a boardroom-level perspective to one of today’s most urgent transformation challenges: scaling AI responsibly and sustainably. Drawing from his experience driving AI across Analog Devices’ global operations, he will share how organizations can:

• Strategically align AI with business goals to ensure value creation from day one.
• Build AI-ready data foundations that balance agility with governance.
• Apply human-centric design to foster trust, transparency, and adoption.
• Implement enterprise frameworks that translate innovation into measurable ROI.

“This is the kind of session where strategy meets action,” says Gerri Caveness, Global Events Manager, CDO Magazine. “Our summits are designed for leaders who are shaping the AI era,  not just observing it. This event is for executives who lead boldly, brilliantly! The conversations in New York will set the tone for how data and AI drive business growth in 2026 and beyond.”

A rare peer exchange at the center of enterprise innovation

More than a keynote, this session anchors a broader dialogue among the nation’s most influential data and AI leaders. Executives from Wells Fargo, Merck,TD Bank, American Express, Bloomberg, Citi, PepsiCo, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, New York Life, and TIAA will join the summit to explore how to scale GenAI responsibly, foster AI-ready cultures, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

New York — a city synonymous with speed, ambition, and innovation — provides the perfect backdrop for this cross-industry exchange of ideas. For data leaders, this is more than a learning opportunity; it’s a strategic gathering to benchmark AI maturity, exchange frameworks, and spark partnerships that accelerate transformation.

For executives steering enterprise data and AI agendas, this keynote delivers the clarity, confidence, and frameworks to move from experimentation to scale.