Even the most iconic brands face a challenge in AI: turning innovation into lasting business value. At the upcoming 2025 Chicago Leadership Summit on September 10, McDonald’s data and AI leaders will share how they are meeting this challenge — by building trust, strengthening governance, and aligning AI with long-term strategic goals.

Michelle Gansle, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, and Wei Manfredi, VP of Global Architecture, Data & Generative AI, will take the stage for their keynote session “McDonald’s Data Leaders Show How Collaboration Drives Growth.”

They’ll discuss:

• Establishing unified governance and standards to strengthen trust and collaboration
• Implementing practical AI use cases to drive measurable business value
• Fostering a “one team” culture to align innovation with strategic objectives

Reserve your place to gain practical, real-world insights from one of the world’s most influential brands.

The strategic value of AI governance

For enterprises like McDonald’s, governance is more than a compliance requirement — it’s a strategic asset. A unified governance model sets clear standards for data quality, privacy, and security while enabling innovation at scale. This approach reduces friction between teams, accelerates deployment, and ensures that AI initiatives remain transparent and accountable.

McDonald’s has embraced AI in areas ranging from demand forecasting and supply chain optimization to personalized customer experiences. The keynote will explore how these initiatives move beyond experimentation to deliver tangible, data-backed business results.

Expect insights into the decision-making frameworks McDonald’s uses to evaluate AI opportunities, measure performance, and retire or scale projects based on real value delivered.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and gain actionable strategies for building AI that delivers value and trust.