TDWI Virtual Summit
Modern Data Stack 2026: Tools, Trends & Transformations
January 28, 2026
Achieve Peak Data Stack Performance –
Modernization Starts Here
TDWI research shows that architecture modernization is a top priority to help organizations keep pace with increasing demand for data—from AI mandates to the expansion of self-service BI and analytics.
Companies that proactively prepare for technological shifts and new capabilities will gain a competitive edge in 2026 and beyond.
During this half-day TDWI virtual event, data leaders and practitioners will get briefed on market-level trends and opportunities in data architecture modernization, receive expert advice on tapping into these opportunities from experienced practitioners, and hear stories from organizations that have achieved success in modernizing their data foundations.
Free to Attend – Check out the agenda below!
Topics will include:
- The key drivers for architecture modernization, and how to link them to measurable success metrics
- Patterns and paradigms for data management such as the data lakehouse and data fabric, and how to choose the best fit for your business
- How open frameworks and libraries such as open table formats are changing architects’ approach to the enterprise data stack, and when they should be considered
- Platform and technology considerations that comprise a modern data stack, from data management solutions for structured and unstructured data, to integration through agent-based solutions, to metadata management and baked-in governance
- Implementation strategies that demonstrate business value through rapid and incremental roadmaps
Agenda
| 8:15 AM - 8:50 AM | Data Architecture Modernization Trends and Opportunities: A TDWI Research Briefing and Panel Discussion | David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity | |
| 8:55 AM - 9:10 AM | Spotlight Talk: Production AI Starts with Orchestration, Not Models | Steven Hillion, Astronomer | |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | The Modern Data Stack: Emerging Trends in Data Management for Analytics and AI (with Audience Q&A) | Evan Levy, Integral Data, LLC | |
| 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM | Spotlight Talk: How Agentic AI Redefines BI and Data Teams | Cindi Howson, ThoughtSpot | |
| 10:25 AM - 11:10 AM | Modern Data Architecture Patterns: Powering BI, Analytics, and AI (with Audience Q&A) | Mark Madsen, Third Nature | |
| 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: The Impact of AI on Your Data Platform (with Audience Q&A) | Richard Winter, WinterCorp LLC | |
| 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Key Takeaways | Chris Adamson, TDWI David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity |
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