Overview

This isn’t just a dinner, it’s a gathering at new heights. Panelle and Databricks have partnered to bring you this evening, from a sky-high setting in one of New York’s most striking skyscrapers. We’re bringing together women at the top of their game to explore how data and AI are reshaping business today, and what it takes to lead the way forward.

Over dinner, we’ll spark conversations that matter: how to modernize platforms without rebuilding every few years, how to balance governance with innovation, and how to unlock the real value of generative and agentic AI. We’ll also look beyond the tech to the cultural shifts, mentorship practices, and leadership pathways that will ensure more women rise in this industry.

Join us for an authentic, intimate evening built to create real connection, real perspective, and real possibility. Because when women leaders come together, the sky’s not the limit, it’s just the beginning.

The conversation

1. Future-Proofing the Platform. What does a truly modern data foundation look like, and how do we stop rebuilding every few years?
2. Readiness Check. Where is your organization on the data & AI journey and how do you balance the pace of technical vs. business maturity?
3. Generative & Agentic AI. What’s hype, what’s hope, and what’s actually delivering impact right now?
4. Governance Without the Red Tape. How do we create standards that protect data quality while unleashing innovation?
5. Rising Together. What works when it comes to building the next wave of women leaders in AI? How do we keep the door open and the ladder down?

Speaker Spotlight: Robin Sutara

Robin Sutara has never followed the expected path. From the military to the C-Suite, her career has been anything but conventional, and that’s exactly why her voice is so powerful in the world of data and AI.

As Field CDO at Databricks, Robin has helped hundreds of organizations rethink how they approach data strategy, culture, and organizational design. Her expertise spans everything from engineering leadership to law, but her passion is clear: building diverse, resilient teams that change the way businesses operate.

Named one of the Top 20 Women in Data and Tech and included in the DataIQ 100 Most Influential People in Data, Robin also serves as a founding member of Chief and WLDA in Europe, and co-chairs the Women in Data Safety Committee.

Robin is proof that leadership doesn’t have to fit a mold. It can be bold, disruptive, and inclusive. And it can change everything.