“AI is only as strong as the data it sits on.”

With only 9 days until the IBM TechXchange 2025 Conference, our Speaker Spotlight Series continues, this time with a deep dive into the vital supporter of Artificial Intelligence: Data. Today’s spotlight is on Jenna Lau Caruso, a Software Architect for watsonx.data intelligence and the driving force behind this year’s demo, Ignite Your AI Lakehouse with Data Products.

Jenna shared her perspective on why she believes data products are the key to unlocking scalable, trustworthy AI for companies, along with her experience with the IBM TechXchange conference 2025. 

Why Data Products Matter

Unlike raw tables in a database, data products are intentionally curated, high-quality, and designed to be shared across the enterprise. They bring trust, lifecycle management, and accessibility—transforming data from a messy resource to a business-ready asset.

Her session will highlight:

• Trust - How data products establish trust in AI foundations

• Practicality - Practical ways enterprises can enable AI from the bottom up

• An Extensive Reach - How Data applies across ecosystems, not just IBM technology
  

As Jenna stated, “This session isn’t just about building AI. It’s about enabling AI by making your data accessible to both the builders and the consumers of your AI.”

👉 Learn more about IBMs approach to Data 

IBM TechXchange Conference through Jenna’s Eyes

Last year, it was Jenna’s first time attending the IBM TechXchange Conference and she describes the experience as a “whirlwind of constant interaction.”

“You’re always talking, always learning,” she recalled. “From giving sessions to walking through the expo hall to sharing meals with strangers, the conversations and connections are what make it so valuable.”

Her one-sentence summary of the conference? “Conversations and connections.”

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Why You Can’t Miss This Demo

If you could only attend one data-focused demo this year, Jenna’s is the one! With this Demo, you will leave with:

• An understanding of what data products are and are not

• Exclusive Insights on how to build AI on trusted foundations

• Understand how to treat data as a product, not just a resource
  

Through this demo you will be able to unlock ideas that you can bring to your teams and begin implementing immediately!

Watch Jenna Lau Caruso at the IBM TechXchange Conference 2025, October 6 to 9 in Orlando, Florida 📅

Demo: Ignite your AI Lakehouse with Data Products [3583]

• Tuesday, Oct 7 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT | Tech Desk 01, Data, Sandbox, OCCC