Effective knowledge orchestration demands more than data aggregation; it requires semantic coherence across diverse sources.

What it is:

The Ontology Pipeline is a framework for building a semantic knowledge infrastructure, with iterative steps to guide the process. 

What it does:

Refresh over coffee. Share experiences.

Networking prompt and let’s ‘break the ice’ - connect with someone you’ve not met before! Mingle with your peers. Take time to forge a new connection in your DAM and Semantic Data community.

Exhibition - your chance to check out the live demos, to contrast and compare. Talk to those who have the solution you might need.

Foundations matter. 

Data quality is one of the most important pillars of a Semantic Architecture. Regardless of our particular projects or roles well defined semantics are only valuable if there is accurate, representative, and timely data. Unfortunately, too many organizations are unable to (or shouldn’t) trust their data enough to create the information experiences where people learn, make decisions, or connect. 

Context:

Language is a tool. From our first grunts, whoops, and mutterings as Homo sapiens, we have used language to communicate - but also to persuade and control. In a world of growing complexity, uncertainty, and fractaled meaning, we still attempt to organize and find meaning through the expression of language.

Perceived meaning is often dependent on the language we use. With language we can misinform, but we can also use it to create order and stability. 

Stefan Born is an accomplished technology leader with nearly 30 years of experience driving global business solutions, AI strategy, and digital transformation within the advertising and marketing sector (TBWA/Omnicom). He has a proven track record of architecting, building, and scaling impactful platforms supporting Knowledge, Creative, Workflow, Legal, and AI Orchestration, utilized by thousands worldwide.

A Strategic Framework for Selecting the Right DAM

Monday, October 13, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FACT:

Choosing the right Digital Asset Management (DAM) system is a critical decision that impacts your organization’s ability to manage and deliver content effectively. 

BE PREPARED:

This tutorial workshop presents a strategic, multi-principles approach—including design thinking, stakeholder alignment, user-centered evaluation, and long-term scalability—that guides you through the DAM selection process. 

Carol is the VP of Digital Asset Management for Synchrony and brings with her over 26 years of experience in DAM. She leads the management, strategy, governance and integration of the DAM within the organization’s ecosystem to drive efficiencies, value and automation within the MarTech stack. 

Carol has a strong passion for technology and concentrates most exclusively within the DAM and structured content world. Her diversified background helps her provide ideas and solutions for the unusual challenges. 

Fundamentals of Metadata and Taxonomy for DAM Professionals

Monday, October 13, 10:15 AM – 1:15 PM

This tutorial teaches the fundamentals of metadata and taxonomy, including standards, best practices, and governance needed to manage your content in your DAM. Metadata matters because not only does it define us at any given point in time, but it also gives structure and meaning to the data associated with all that we do in our business.