In-Person

Pythian & Google Present: Data Strategy for AI Enablement

Unlock the Power of Your Data to Fuel AI Success

Is your data infrastructure ready for the AI revolution? Join Pythian and Google Cloud for an exclusive, invite-only session at Topgolf Thornton. We’ll dive deep into how a modernized data strategy—specifically migrating complex Oracle workloads to Google Cloud—serves as the essential foundation for AI enablement.

Following an insightful presentation and strategy session, enjoy an afternoon of networking, catered appetizers, and high-tech golf at one of Colorado’s premier venues.

Event Details

Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT
Location: Topgolf Thornton | 6011 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80023

Hosts

Christopher Byrnes

Sales Executive

Karen Pfeifer

Field Chief AI Officer, Field CTO Team

Paul Benjamin

Vice President, Sales

Pythian & Google Present: Data Strategy for AI Enablement

Modernizing legacy workloads

Transitioning complex Oracle workloads to Google Cloud is more than a migration—it’s a strategic upgrade. We will discuss the specific milestones required to move legacy databases into an agile, scalable environment that supports advanced AI initiatives.

Data foundations for AI

AI performance is directly tied to data readiness. We will examine the structural requirements, governance, and security controls needed to transform disparate data sets into a high-performance asset capable of powering enterprise-grade AI models.

Enabling AI innovation

Explore how a modernized data foundation shifts the focus from maintenance to innovation. We will discuss the strategic frameworks required to leverage GCP’s native AI tools, moving from foundational data migration to real-world AI applications.

What to expect

Strategy and networking at Topgolf Thornton

This experience combines a deep-dive technical presentation with a relaxed environment for peer-to-peer exchange. Following a bespoke agenda on AI education and enablement, we will move to the hitting bays for an afternoon of networking and high-tech golf.

Key discussion topics include:

The roadmap for Oracle to GCP migration
Clearing architectural bottlenecks for AI readiness
Leveraging Google Cloud for scalable data foundations
Bespoke AI enablement and education strategies
Real-world outcomes of modernized data architecture

Meet our AI executives

The AI executives delivering your enterprise AI strategy course

Grounded in over 20 years of real-world business leadership, Karen has successfully navigated the complexities of integrating AI into large-scale global organizations. Her experience extends beyond technical implementation to the strategic decisions that drive measurable value—from identifying high-impact use cases to managing ethical and security risks at the executive level.

An Emmy Award-winning leader in technology and data strategy, Karen provides a practical, proven roadmap to accelerate your organization’s journey from concept to tangible business outcomes.

Karen Pfeifer | Field Chief AI Officer

As Field CAIO, Karen Pfeifer leverages her deep technical insights experience in formulating AI and data strategies that directly address critical business needs and drive innovation.

Agenda

📍 5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | Registration & Arrivals:
Guest check-in, drinks, and appetizers in the private suite.

📍 5:20 PM – 5:30 PM | Welcome & Introductions:
A quick "Who’s Who" to kick things off. Introducing the Pythian leadership team, our Google Cloud partners, and the specialist Oracle/AI experts on-site.

📍 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM | Main Presentation: The Data Strategy Roadmap
Speaker: Karen Pfeifer (Field CAIO)
• The Methodology: Moving from AI curiosity to "Flow."
• The Chasm: Why enterprise AI stalls and how to bridge the gap.
• The Oracle Factor: Leveraging 25+ years of Oracle expertise to fuel the Google AI engine.

📍 5:50 PM – 6:10 PM | Interactive Q&A:
Open floor for technical and strategic questions (RAG, Governance, Vertex AI).

📍 6:10 PM – 8:00 PM | Dinner & Golf:
The group moves to the climate-controlled hitting bays for a full buffet, drinks, and competitive play. Technical experts will be at the bays for deeper 1-on-1 discussions.

Pythian wins Google Cloud Databases Partner of the Year for North America

Pythian received the 2025 Google Cloud Databases Partner of the Year Award for North America. This award honors Pythian’s work in helping customers transform their businesses by securely and reliably managing and migrating enterprise data to Google Cloud.

Read the press release ->