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Attendee Experience

BDI brings senior leaders together for invitation-only lunches and dinners built around relevant peers, substantive discussion, and thoughtful hospitality.

No crowded expo floor. No generic networking. No obligation to pitch.

What to Expect From a BDI Event

Each experience is structured enough to create momentum and informal enough to let the room shape the conversation.

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  1. 01

    A Curated Invitation

    You are invited because your role, experience, and perspective are relevant to the topic and the other leaders attending.

  2. 02

    A Private Welcome

    Arrive to a hosted reception, meet the panel and other attendees, and settle into a room designed for conversation.

  3. 03

    A Moderated Discussion

    The panel introduces the topic through practical experience rather than a scripted presentation or product pitch.

  4. 04

    An Open Room

    Attendees ask questions, compare approaches, and surface the realities that matter beyond the formal agenda.

  5. 05

    Connections That Continue

    Leave with new peers, useful context, and the option to stay connected to future BDI conversations.

Executives networking before a BDI event begins
A BDI event room set for executive discussion
Attendees connecting in a private dining setting
Panelists seated during a BDI executive discussion
Business leaders gathered around a table for a BDI roundtable
Guests arriving and connecting at an HPE GreenLake event
A woman speaking into a microphone during a BDI event
A panel discussion underway at a BDI event
A woman sharing a perspective during a seated discussion

What Our Attendees Say About Us:

Perspectives from senior leaders who have joined BDI conversations across industries and markets.

  • “This was an outstanding event. I found the group to be very engaging and the content to be extremely relevant.”

    SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
    Alignment Healthcare
  • “The best roundtable event I’ve attended this year—and I’ve been at several with high-profile entrepreneurs, VCs, and authors.”

    VP, Ecommerce Platform Manager
    First Midwest Bank
  • “Thanks for hosting such a great event. In a world where AI dominates the headlines, it’s refreshing to see how much impact genuine human connection still has.”

    Sr. Tech Lead
    TIAA
  • “The experience, content, and participants combined to make it valuable, and I enjoyed the dialogue. I look forward to similar events in the future.”

    Director of Scouting and Trends
    State Farm
  • “I truly enjoyed the venue, the panel, and the opportunity to connect with new people. I’m definitely excited about attending future events.”

    Director, Data Governance and Management
    NYU Langone Health
  • “It was a unique and valuable opportunity to engage with data leaders on the evolving role of AI and governance in enterprises.”

    Data Designer, AI Platform
    TD

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