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TAG's Data Science & AI Society Presents: 'The AI Mirage: Why 90% of Models Never Make it!'

August 11, 2025 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)

Description

Organizations talk often about AI success, but behind the scenes, most efforts stall. After months of data wrangling, model training, and endless meetings, most AI initiatives never reach production. Instead, they linger in demo mode, showing promise, yet delivering nothing.

This session unpacks the harsh truth about productionalizing AI. We will explore the core reasons why so many projects lose momentum, from brittle pipelines and poor data quality to gaps between data teams and business goals. We will also tackle the cultural and technical challenges that block the path to deployment.

Join us as we learn from real-world experiences and expose the real barriers to AI at scale and how to solve them. Let’s walk through what it takes to shift from experimentation to execution. Hear from experts who have turned stalled pilots into live systems, and gain practical advice for doing the same inside your organization.


Meet our Moderator
Kamlesh Ravi
Associate Director, Data & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions


Meet our MC
Dr. Beverly Wright
VP - Data Science & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions


Meet our Speakers
Tassio Carvalho
Senior Director for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Acuity Brands
Ishan Kunkur
Digital Analytics Program Manager, Delta Air Lines
Karthik Neelisetty
Senior Director, Floor & Decor 


Thank you to our Data Science & AI Society Annual Sponsors

Collective InsightsHome | Experis, a global leader in IT staffing and project services
PerficientSouthern Company


Online registration will close by 5:00 PM on August 10th. On-site registration is available after this time. On-site registration will have a price increase for Non-Members.

Please note that if you belong to a member organization but have not yet connected to your company’s membership, you will need to complete the membership opt-in form before the member rate is available to you.

Contact Information

Name: Jamarius Cole
Email: jamarius@tagonline.org
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