Saman Arefi

Saman Arefi

Head of Data & AI A11
Saman Arefi

As Head of Data & AI at A11 and formerly Project A Ventures, Saman has designed and implemented data and AI platforms for companies ranging from pre-seed ventures to enterprise corporates. He combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to turn complex data landscapes into high-impact solutions - often building the first data and AI teams, laying the foundations for sustainable analytics capabilities, and ensuring real activation that translates into measurable business outcomes.

Agenda Day 1

3:40 PM THINK TANK: THE FUTURE OF DATA TEAMS IS LEANER, SMARTER AND MORE AUTOMATED

As data ecosystems grow more complex, the role of the enterprise architect is evolving from technical gatekeeper to strategic orchestrator.

• Examine how architects can drive alignment between business and IT, break down silos, and ensure scalability and compliance.
• Share stories of successful collaboration, architecture reviews, and the critical importance of aligning architecture with both regulatory and business goals.

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

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