Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a board-level issue, reshaping enterprise strategy, risk, governance, operations, and fiduciary accountability. Yet while boards are increasingly expected to oversee AI, many organizations still lack the structures, literacy, and leadership alignment required to govern intelligent systems responsibly and effectively.

This session explores the emerging discipline of AI Oversight and the evolving role of the Chief Data Officer in enabling boards to govern AI with confidence, transparency, and strategic clarity. Drawing from the research and book AI Oversight: A New Mandate for Corporate Directors and Executives, Dr. Elena Alikhachkina examines how governance models must evolve from traditional control structures toward continuous oversight of analytical, generative, and agentic AI systems.

A key focus of the discussion is how the CDO role is expanding beyond data management into enterprise stewardship, board engagement, AI governance, and strategic risk leadership. As organizations navigate increasing regulatory pressure, ethical concerns, model transparency challenges, and AI-driven transformation, CDOs are uniquely positioned to become strategic advisors to boards and executive teams.

Participants will learn:

• Why AI Oversight is becoming a core board responsibility
• How boards should engage with CDOs and AI leaders
• What skills CDOs need to influence and advise boards effectively
• How to translate AI risk and technical complexity into business impact
• Practical approaches for AI governance, reporting, dashboards, and oversight frameworks
• Why AI governance creates a new leadership and board opportunity for CDOs

Designed for board directors, C-suite executives, Chief Data Officers, AI leaders, risk professionals, and governance stakeholders, this session provides practical guidance for building trusted, resilient, and accountable AI-enabled enterprises.