The Agentic Enterprise: How AI Engineering Is Rewiring Business Models | Databricks AI Summit 2026

Most organizations have invested in AI, yet few have achieved meaningful business transformation. In this breakout session from the 2026 Databricks Data + AI Summit, Sunil Senan, Global CEO of CEI, introduces the concept of the Agentic Enterprise and explains why many organizations remain stuck in isolated AI use cases despite significant investments in data and AI platforms. Learn how leading enterprises are moving beyond experimentation to operationalize AI at scale by shifting from models to systems, from systems to enterprise capabilities, and ultimately to new business models that drive measurable outcomes. In this session, you'll discover: • Why AI adoption does not automatically lead to transformation • The difference between AI models and AI-powered business systems • How AI engineering enables autonomous, adaptive operations • Common barriers preventing organizations from realizing AI value • Practical lessons for scaling AI from pilots to enterprise-wide impact Whether you're a CIO, data leader, AI practitioner, or business executive, this session provides a roadmap for turning AI investments into real business results. Speaker: Sunil Senan, Global CEO, CEI