FIMA US 2026

April 22 - 23, 2026

The Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA

Alex Baldenko

Alex Baldenko

Head of R&D MassMutual

Day 2 Thursday, April 23, 2026

12:30 PM Master Class 2: The Foundation of AI - Operationalizing Data Ownership and CDEs *Open to Data Practitioners Only

This master class confronts the urgent need to move beyond conceptual data readiness and establish the measurable, operational foundations—data ownership and Critical Data Elements (CDEs)—required for reliable, enterprise-wide AI adoption. Our expert practitioner will detail successful strategies for defining clear accountability and metrics around Tier 1 data assets, eliminating silos, and building a highly confident and trusted data ecosystem that directly informs strategic decision-making. By perfecting these fundamentals, attendees will gain tactical approaches to transform data governance from a cost center dedicated solely to regulatory compliance into the core engine that enables continuous innovation and prevents catastrophic "garbage in, garbage out" AI failures.

  • Establishing Foundational Accountability
  • Prioritizing CDEs
  • Embedding Governance for Innovation
  • Accelerating Reliable Data Production

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Alex.

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