Empowering Trusted, Scalable AI
5 March, 2026
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
IBM was proud to participate in the IDC AI & Data Summit Toronto, where Canada’s technology and business leaders came together to address the most pressing priorities shaping the next phase of AI adoption — scaling AI responsibly, strengthening data foundations, and navigating evolving regulatory expectations.
Across sessions and discussions, a clear theme emerged: as organizations move beyond experimentation, many struggle to translate early AI successes into enterprise‑wide impact. Challenges around data quality, integration, and governance continue to limit scale. IDC’s insights reinforced that responsible operationalization and strong, AI‑ready data foundations are essential to unlocking sustained value from AI.
At the summit, IBM shared practical approaches for moving from isolated proofs of concept to trusted, unified AI ecosystems, where orchestrated agents can operate securely across business domains. Through expert‑led discussions — including IBM’s session on Scaling Trusted AI for Sustained Enterprise Impact — we explored how organizations can design AI‑ready architectures, run AI agents at scale, and apply governance frameworks that protect trust without slowing innovation.
The IDC AI & Data Summit offered valuable opportunities to connect with senior leaders, exchange real‑world experiences, and examine proven patterns for accelerating enterprise AI — from integrating fragmented systems to measuring outcomes that matter. Together, these conversations reinforced how trust, accountability, and resiliency are foundational to succeeding in the agentic era.
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Many organizations have successfully moved beyond AI experimentation, proving the immense potential of the technology. As we enter the next phase of maturity, the focus shifts to a higher vision: transforming promising pilots into a unified, enterprise-wide reality. The dream of a fully integrated AI ecosystem, where intelligent agents collaborate seamlessly across the business is the new frontier for competitive advantage.
In this session, we will focus on the strategic path to turning early success into lasting business value. We will explore how to bridge the gap between isolated wins and a cohesive, reliable enterprise architecture. Rather than focusing solely on the complexity of fragmented data, we will look at proven patterns for success from creating AI-ready data foundations to mastering the orchestration and governance required for the agentic era.
With Marcela Vairo Pasqualetti, Vice President, Data Platform, IBM Americas
Discover how to harness AI to drive business growth and innovation with practical insights and strategies.
