Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook
Operationalizing AI at Scale: The Enterprise AI Factory Playbook
Dinner & Wine Tasting @ Morton's, Chicago
Thursday, April 16th
@ 5:30 – 8:00 CT
Join us to gain fresh perspectives, build valuable connections, and leave inspired to lead your organization into the future of data and AI.
About the Content
Most enterprises now have dozens of AI initiatives but few have a repeatable way to move from pilot to production at scale. As AI becomes embedded in core business processes, leading organizations are shifting from project-based experimentation to a standardized enterprise AI factory operating model.
This peer discussion explores how large enterprises are designing AI factories that balance speed, governance, and reliability—using shared infrastructure, validated architectures, and clear operating models to deliver AI outcomes consistently across the organization.
Discussion Topics
- Why AI Pilots Don’t Scale—and What the Factory Model Changes – Common failure patterns in enterprise AI programs and how standardized pipelines and environments break the cycle.
- What Belongs in the AI Factory (and What Doesn’t) – Defining the right level of standardization across infrastructure, data access, tooling, governance, and workflows.
- Separating Innovation from Production Without Slowing Either – How enterprises create fast experimentation lanes while maintaining strict controls in production environments.
- Operating the AI Factory: Ownership, Governance, and Accountability – Who owns what across IT, data, security, and the business, and how operating models evolve as AI scales.
- Measuring Success Beyond Models and Accuracy – Metrics executives actually care about: time-to-value, reliability, reuse, cost efficiency, and business impact.
Agenda (in CT)
5:30 Registration and Networking Reception
6:00 Welcome Remarks
6:05 Wine Tasting
6:30 First Course & Networking
7:00 Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffees
8:00 Event Concludes
5:30
Registration & Networking Reception
6:00
Welcome Remarks
6:05
Wine Tasting
6:30
First Course & Networking
7:00
Moderated Industry Panel, Q/A, Dinner, Dessert, and Coffee
8:00
Event concludes
Who's Attending
An invitation-only group of enterprise technology, data, and AI leaders from major companies in the Chicago metro area
Objectives
- Gain actionable insights from industry experts on how to operationalize AI across the enterprise.
- Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges and uncover innovative solutions.
- Enjoy an exquisite, private dining experience that sets the stage for meaningful networking and collaboration.
About the Venue
Morton's The Steakhouse, Rosemont
9525 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018
Morton’s prides itself on quality and consistency and features USDA prime-aged steak, fresh seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and decadent desserts. Each guest is treated like a VIP, and Morton’s strives to exceed expectations…whether enjoying cocktails in the bar, a romantic dinner in the dining room or a business function in the private dining rooms.






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Organizer
Business Development Institute (BDI) is an award-winning event marketing agency specializing in producing invitation-only, thought leadership driven, custom events on the most impactful topics. BDI’s programs create an interactive peer learning experience while providing a rare networking opportunity for like-minded leaders. Learn more at bdionline.com.