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APAC Regional Forum: Global Best Practices for Accurate, Explainable and Trusted AI For Your Organisation

Hear from experts at our next APAC Forum Meeting March 10th

Join the EDM Association’s APAC Regional Forum for the first exclusive webinar in their AI Optimisation Masterclass Series and learn from expert speaker, Shaun Rolls (Senior Advisor, Global Head – Open Knowledge Graph Innovation Lab & Training, EDM Association) about “Global Best Practices for Accurate, Explainable and Trusted AI For Your Organisation”.

Key takeaways from this webinar: 

  • Learn the AI fundamental pillars underpinning an optimised AI Strategy.
  • Understand what “The Modern Data  Essentials” are to ensure your AI provides accurate, reliable and explainable results
  • Understand the importance of your organisation developing a shared language to avoid AI hallucinations and customised AI that creates business value for your own organisation.
  • Understand how to develop the trusted AI roadmap through leveraging EDMA’s global industry best practice frameworks & standards that will deliver safe, secure and scaleable results.

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For further information, please contact Ella Tinawin, Member Support Manager, APAC Region

AREA Webinar | Secure and Scalable Enterprise XR with 5G Network Offloading

Join us for this engaging webinar, “Secure and Scalable Enterprise XR with 5G Network Offloading” hosted by AREA (Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance), an EDM Association Community, on March 11th, 2026.

Speakers Mauricio Aracena (Standardization Manager, CTO office, Ericsson; AREA member), Hector Caltenco (Master Researcher, Ericsson Research), and Mark Sage (Executive Director, AREA) will explore how Ericsson’s 5G network innovations are transforming enterprise XR performance, scalability, and security.

By dynamically offloading complex processing tasks—such as object detection, environmental understanding, and AI-assisted interaction—to secure on-premises 5G infrastructure, organizations can reduce hardware costs, improve responsiveness, and maintain complete data control. Presenters will discuss key lessons from real-world deployments and outline next steps in developing secure, high-performance XR ecosystems for enterprise use.

During this webinar, attendees will learn:

  • How Ericsson is using 5G networks to power high-performance XR experiences through secure compute offloading.
  • The ways network-based processing can reduce device costs while improving responsiveness and user experience in enterprise AR/MR applications.
  • Why on-premises 5G infrastructure provides stronger data privacy and compliance control compared to public edge networks.

The AR for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) is the only global, membership-funded non-profit alliance dedicated to helping accelerate the adoption of Enterprise Augmented Reality (AR) by supporting the growth of a comprehensive ecosystem. We support innovative companies aspiring to invest in AR technology who need a better understanding of the tools available, application possibilities, methods of implementation, and return on investment.

AREA Webinar | From XR Vision to Production Reality: Deploying XR on the Industrial Shop Floor

Join us for this engaging webinar, “From XR Vision to Production Reality: Deploying XR on the Industrial Shop Floor” hosted by AREA (Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance), an EDM Association Community, on May 6th, 2026.

Dan Cui, a pioneer in enterprise AR/XR, will moderate a practical discussion with Fermin Goitia (Building Envelope Systems) and Randolph Warnaar (Fabstation). The panel will explore firsthand experience implementing AR in high-stakes fabrication where accuracy, workflow integration, and ROI are critical.

XR has moved beyond innovation labs into heavy industry, specifically AEC and structural steel fabrication. In these environments, tolerances of 1/16” over 30 feet are standard, and mistakes cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. This session will examine how XR transitions from a curiosity to a precision production tool.

Grounded in real-world deployments, the discussion will cover:

  • Shop-floor reactions: navigating skepticism versus curiosity.
  • Building workforce confidence in immersive tools.
  • Moving from simple visualization to production-grade integration.
  • Operational impacts: reduced rework, fewer errors, and faster reviews.
  • KPIs used to justify industrial investment.

The panel also addresses the hardware landscape post-HoloLens and how AI enhances workflows through contextual guidance and error detection. This evolution lowers the barrier for new workers and turns XR into trusted infrastructure. Rather than showcasing futuristic demos, this session provides a practical blueprint for deploying XR in precision-driven environments.

Key Takeaways:

  • A realistic framework for XR adoption in steel fabrication.
  • Insights into blue-collar workforce dynamics and adoption.
  • Guidance on integrating XR into existing workflows.
  • Clear understanding of ROI metrics and business justification.
  • Perspective on how AI amplifies XR’s production value.

AREA Webinar | Network Advancements to Enable Immersive Applications

Join us for this engaging webinar, “Network Advancements to Enable Immersive Applications” hosted by AREA (Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance), an EDM Association Community, on March 25th, 2026.

In this webinar, hear from Marios Nicolaou (Director of Business Development at P-NET Labs) and DJ Lal (VP of Advanced R&D at Adeia Inc). ISPs have upgraded networks, making bandwidth less of a bottleneck. As real-time cloud apps grow, latency and jitter are the new performance limits. ISPs are deploying tech to improve app-network coordination for consistent, ultra-responsive, programmable experiences.

Low-latency networking supports AR applications that:

  • Send video frames to the cloud for inferencing
  • Receive cloud-rendered video for wearable displays
  • Submit queries for real-time conversational responses
  • Combine text, images, and video for fast cloud feedback
  • Learn how providers build frameworks to enable Quality of Experience (QoE) for real-time apps.

For business and tech leaders who want to:

  • Map app requirements to services meeting QoS and QoE expectations
  • Use L4S, Network Slicing, and Quality on Demand today and soon
  • Achieve ultra-responsive performance in client-server architectures
  • Test and validate improvements from advanced network tech

Topics include:

  • L4S (IETF) and how apps can use low-latency communication
  • Network Slicing to reserve virtual networks with guaranteed QoS
  • Network-as-a-Service models for flexible, high-quality experiences
  • Ways to test app-network interactions and measure user impact
  • What the AREA community can do now for responsive AR
  • How AREA helps de-risk investments and influence standards

WDP Webinar: The Benefits of Mentoring

You’re Invited: TWO Special Events!

Please join the EDM Association’s Women Data Professionals group on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, for two special events in celebration of Women’s History Month, inspired by the International Women’s Day 2026 theme: “Give to Gain.” Together, we’ll explore the power of mentoring, connection, and giving back to support women in our profession and beyond.

Registration is separate for these two events.

To attend BOTH events, please be sure to register for each using the two different links below.

Webinar: The Benefits of Mentoring

March 10, 2026 – 10:00-11:00am EDT / 2:00-3:00pm GMT

This engaging webinar will be hosted by Robin Doyle and feature both mentors and mentees from the Women Data Professionals Mentoring Program sharing their experiences and the many personal and professional benefits of mentoring. The discussion will also highlight how mentoring programs strengthen our community of women data professionals and help women succeed in the workplace.

Register for the webinar to attend live. (Can’t make it to the live session? Register to receive the recording link.)

Register for the WDP Webinar: The Benefits of Mentoring

In Person: Evening Networking & Giving Event – New York City

March 10, 2026
Doors open, check-in & networking at 5:30 PM EDT / Event runs 6:00-8:00 PM EDT
Hosted by Commerzbank, New York City

Join us for a fun and meaningful evening of networking, cocktails, and light appetizers. The evening will highlight the shared mission of Women Data Professionals and Dress for Success to support and empower women while celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain”. Enjoy a fireside chat with Linda Powell, head of Women Data Professionals Americas chapter, and Melissa Tenzer, CEO of Dress for Success New Jersey. Hear more about how Dress for Success empowers unemployed and underemployed women to achieve economic independence through professional attire, training, and development programs. You’ll also have the opportunity to support the charity with donations of wardrobe items or monetary donations.

Learn more about this event

Register now for the NYC event

 

 

AI Governance Working Group Meeting (April 15th)

Hear from experts at our next AI Governance Working Group Meeting April 15th.

AI is transforming every industry — but who’s defining the rules? The EDM Association’s AI Governance Working Group is bringing together practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to create the definitive framework for governing AI responsibly. This isn’t about adding bureaucracy — it’s about enabling organisations to adopt AI with confidence, balancing innovation with accountability. Whether you’re grappling with the EU AI Act, trying to integrate AI governance with your existing data management practices, or simply asking “where do we even start?” … this is where those answers are being built.

Join us bi-weekly as we work through operating models, implementation playbooks, maturity models, and real-world case studies. Your voice, your challenges, your expertise—they belong in this conversation.

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AI Governance Working Group Meeting (April 1st)

Hear from experts at our next AI Governance Working Group Meeting April 1st.

AI is transforming every industry — but who’s defining the rules? The EDM Association’s AI Governance Working Group is bringing together practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to create the definitive framework for governing AI responsibly. This isn’t about adding bureaucracy — it’s about enabling organisations to adopt AI with confidence, balancing innovation with accountability. Whether you’re grappling with the EU AI Act, trying to integrate AI governance with your existing data management practices, or simply asking “where do we even start?” … this is where those answers are being built.

Join us bi-weekly as we work through operating models, implementation playbooks, maturity models, and real-world case studies. Your voice, your challenges, your expertise—they belong in this conversation.

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AI Governance Working Group Meeting (March 18th)

Hear from experts at our next AI Governance Working Group Meeting March 18th.

AI is transforming every industry — but who’s defining the rules? The EDM Association’s AI Governance Working Group is bringing together practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to create the definitive framework for governing AI responsibly. This isn’t about adding bureaucracy — it’s about enabling organisations to adopt AI with confidence, balancing innovation with accountability. Whether you’re grappling with the EU AI Act, trying to integrate AI governance with your existing data management practices, or simply asking “where do we even start?” … this is where those answers are being built.

Join us bi-weekly as we work through operating models, implementation playbooks, maturity models, and real-world case studies. Your voice, your challenges, your expertise—they belong in this conversation.

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AI Governance Working Group Meeting (March 4th)

Hear from experts at our next AI Governance Working Group Meeting March 4th.

AI is transforming every industry — but who’s defining the rules? The EDM Association’s AI Governance Working Group is bringing together practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to create the definitive framework for governing AI responsibly. This isn’t about adding bureaucracy — it’s about enabling organisations to adopt AI with confidence, balancing innovation with accountability. Whether you’re grappling with the EU AI Act, trying to integrate AI governance with your existing data management practices, or simply asking “where do we even start?” … this is where those answers are being built.

Join us bi-weekly as we work through operating models, implementation playbooks, maturity models, and real-world case studies. Your voice, your challenges, your expertise—they belong in this conversation.

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AI Governance Working Group Meeting (February 18th)

Hear from experts at our next AI Governance Working Group Meeting February 18th.

AI is transforming every industry — but who’s defining the rules? The EDM Association’s AI Governance Working Group is bringing together practitioners, thought leaders, and innovators to create the definitive framework for governing AI responsibly. This isn’t about adding bureaucracy — it’s about enabling organisations to adopt AI with confidence, balancing innovation with accountability. Whether you’re grappling with the EU AI Act, trying to integrate AI governance with your existing data management practices, or simply asking “where do we even start?” … this is where those answers are being built.

Join us bi-weekly as we work through operating models, implementation playbooks, maturity models, and real-world case studies. Your voice, your challenges, your expertise—they belong in this conversation.

Register Here

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