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Build an agent with Tera, experiment, and try out the new platform capabilities.
Why attend
Bring context to your AI at the World Tour in Dallas
Most AI initiatives don't fail because of the models—they fail because AI doesn't understand the business. At the World Tour, discover how a true context layer transforms AI from a data processor into a genuine business reasoner.
Dallas: The Context Imperative
September 21 – 22, 2026
This focused day-and-a-half event brings together data and AI leaders to tackle how enterprises close the gap between raw data and trusted, production-ready AI.
Whether you're navigating regulated industries, scaling AI across use cases, or driving more reliable outputs from existing investments, Dallas delivers the frameworks, conversations, and innovations you need to make AI that actually understands your business.
Partner Forum takes place ahead of the World Tour on September 21. Follow the link for more information.
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Connect with peers
Make connections with decision-makers, influencers, and leaders who are delivering AI ROI.
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Get inspired
Hear from Cassie Kozyrkov, architect of decision intelligence at Google, plus other practitioners and industry experts on how to close the gap between raw data and AI intelligence.
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Dive into demos
Experience the latest innovations from Teradata and our partners innovations with live demos and expert perspectives.
Agenda
September 21
Hands-On Workshop
Hands-On Workshop
Get hands-on with an expert-led workshop where you have the opportunity to build an agent with Tera, experiment, and try out the new platform capabilities.
Optional programming: Banking and Financial Services Seminar
Optional programming: Banking and Financial Services Seminar
Learn how Teradata's Customer Intelligence Framework helps financial institutions solve their most critical strategic challenges with analytics.
Registration open
Registration open
Pick up your badge ahead of the welcome reception.
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Join us for some great food, drink, music and a chance to catch up with your fellow event attendees.
September 22 | Morning
Breakfast and networking
Breakfast and networking
Ease into the morning with coffee, some great food, and conversations before we reveal what's coming next.
Welcome
Welcome
Teradata's CEO Steve McMillan sets the scene, sharing recent findings from Teradata's "Arrested Automation: Why Agentic AI Stalls at the Enterprise Level" research report.
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Our external keynote speaker, Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO of Kozyr, examines how AI is reshaping the enterprise landscape. What are the key challenges, and where is enterprise AI heading?
Break and demos | Station visits
Break and demos | Station visits
Refuel, network, and explore our key partner solutions.
Teradata's Product Strategy Deep Dive
Teradata's Product Strategy Deep Dive
Hear from CPO Sumeet Arora about how Teradata is translating customer outcomes into platform capabilities, including the latest product releases. Sumeet will be joined by our partners, and we'll get a customer perspective on the road ahead. Plus, discover demos and sneak peeks of the latest capabilities.
September 22 | Afternoon
Lunch & Executive Discussion
Lunch & Executive Discussion
Teradata CTO Louis Landry and CIO Josh Fecteau discuss the key insights and lessons from the "Arrested Automation: Why Agentic AI Stalls at the Enterprise Level" report.
Breakout Track A: Hands-On Workshop
Breakout Track A: Hands-On Workshop
Get hands-on with an expert-led workshop where you have the opportunity to build an agent with Tera, experiment, and try out the new platform capabilities.
Breakout Track B: Business Challenge Clinic
Breakout Track B: Business Challenge Clinic
Let's address your pain points. Our team will workshop solutions to your actual business challenges—and share how to do it. Get real answers in real time.
Breakout Track C: Meet the Experts
Breakout Track C: Meet the Experts
Choose from five lightning sessions to meet with product engineers, data scientists, industry consultants, and key ISV and CSP partners.
Break and demos | Station visits
Break and demos | Station visits
Refuel, network, and explore our key partner solutions.
Expert Panel: Why Context Is Everything
Expert Panel: Why Context Is Everything
Hear a wide range of perspectives from ISVs, practitioners, and AI leaders, who will surface challenges, discuss keys to success, and explore what success looks like in the enterprise AI space.
Closing and next steps
Closing and next steps
Wrap up the day with key takeaways to activate your enterprise intelligence.
Speakers
Featured speakers
Cassie Kozyrkov
CEO, Kozyr
Cassie Kozyrkov built the discipline of decision intelligence at Google—making AI reliable enough to act on at scale. Now she advises organizations worldwide on closing the gap between AI capability and AI you can actually trust.
- Session: Keynote
- City: Dallas
Steve McMillan
President and Chief Executive Officer, Teradata
With more than two decades of technology experience, Steve is a seasoned executive with a track record of transforming enterprise services and product businesses into industry-leading cloud portfolio offerings.
- Session: Keynote
- City: Dallas
Sumeet Arora
Chief Product Officer, Teradata
Teradata’s Chief Product Officer leads global product and engineering teams with deep expertise in AI, analytics, and cloud, following leadership roles at ThoughtSpot and Cisco.
- Session: Teradata's Product Strategy Deep Dive
- City: Dallas
Partner Forum 2026
Global partner executives and business leaders will come together to explore how enterprises are operationalizing AI and autonomous intelligence at scale, while identifying opportunities for partners to drive growth, innovation, and customer outcomes.
One imperative. Bring context to your AI.
