AI at scale isn’t just about deploying models it’s about building the foundations that make them sustainable. In this session, Lori Bieda, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at BMO Financial Group, breaks down what “essential AI” looks like in practice and how to execute transformation that lasts. She’ll cover how to operationalize AI across data infrastructure, model lifecycle management, and organizational design to ensure stability, speed, and measurable value. You’ll learn how to: → Identify the core components of a scalable AI ecosystem. → Build feedback loops between data, models, and outcomes. → Balance governance with rapid experimentation.