Sam Middleton-Bray

Sam Middleton-Bray

Head of Data The Cotswold Company
Sam Middleton-Bray

Agenda Day 2

8:40 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: ENABLEMENT VS. EFFICIENCY: THE TWO‑SPEED STRATEGIC ROADMAP

Retailers need efficiency gains immediately while simultaneously building AI fluency for the long term. Examine how and why other data leaders structure a two‑speed roadmap: fast‑moving automation data products for cost, and capability‑building enablement pathways for scale. Hear how value gates, councils, and disciplined backlogs prevent shiny‑object waste while improving margin impact.

• Understand and contrast different enablement and automation pathways for data teams.
• Discover how our panellists are identifying quick‑win POCs and readiness criteria.
• Explore build councils, demand‑shaping, and value‑gating mechanics.
• Expand into the murky territory of scaling pilots into enterprise capabilities that improve margin.

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