Closing Keynote: AI Readiness in Enterprise Data Architecture | 2026 Q1 Market Study

John O'Brien, Principal Advisor & Industry Analyst - Radiant Advisors Despite unprecedented investment, most enterprise AI initiatives still struggle to deliver sustained business value. This keynote draws on our 2026 market research across 200-plus organizations to explain why—and what successful organizations are doing differently. We analyze how organizations are progressing from experimentation to measurable business impact and where initiatives most commonly stall. The session surfaces the key challenges limiting AI outcomes—including data readiness, platform complexity, organizational alignment, and trust—and examines the critical role of governance in enabling responsible, scalable AI. Drawing on evidence from across industries, we identify the architectural and operating patterns that consistently support AI success while balancing innovation with enterprise risk, compliance, and accountability.