Agentic AI isn’t just another trend; it’s the headline act of enterprise transformation. On November 20, the CDO Magazine New York Leadership Summit, taking place at The Westin New York at Times Square, will feature one of its most anticipated sessions yet: “The Devil Wears Data: The Rise of Agentic AI.”

This high-impact session dives into the next phase of AI — autonomous systems that don’t just support decisions, but make them. From designing workflows to orchestrating business outcomes, Agentic AI represents a leap into a world where intelligence has initiative.

Moderated by Or Zabludowski, CEO of Flexor, this powerhouse panel brings together innovators from some of the world’s most recognized brands:

• Richard Martin, PepsiCo Sr. Director of Strategy
• Sujatha Krishnan, LG Electronics USA Head of Analytics, Insights & Data Science
• Sashi Arumugam, Steve Madden Director of WMS
• Ipshita Chakraborty, HelloFresh Director of Data Science & AI, Product Strategy Ops

Together, they’ll explore how data leaders are turning autonomy into accountability, and what happens when the algorithms start making real-time business calls.

Autonomy meets accountability

Agentic AI is reshaping what it means to lead, govern, and innovate. While automation brings speed and precision, it also raises new questions:

• How much autonomy can agents have without losing accountability?
• Where should human-in-the-loop decisions kick in?
• What keeps agents aligned at scale: policy controls, risk tiers, audit trails, and escalation paths?

Expect a conversation that blends strategy, governance, and imagination — featuring candid insights from leaders who are building the guardrails that keep innovation safe, and the human values that keep AI meaningful.

Why you can’t miss out

If you’re a Chief Data Officer, AI executive, or innovation leader, this session will set the tone for how enterprises design, deploy, and trust autonomous intelligence in 2026 and beyond.

“The New York Leadership Summit captures the next big inflection point for enterprise AI,” says Gerri Caveness, Global Events Manager at CDO Magazine. “This session will challenge how we think about control, creativity, and the human role in intelligent automation. It’s a must-attend for every data leader shaping what comes next.”

Executives from Wells Fargo, Merck, TD Bank, American Express, Citi, PepsiCo, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, and New York Life, will be among those attending the summit. Join hundreds of senior data, analytics, and AI leaders and see why this session will be talked about long after the lights dim.