In this AI era, most pilots die quietly before delivering real value. The winners are not always the ones with the “best” technology. They are the ones who move with precision, speed, and a clear path to ROI from day one. Drawing on their experience leading AI / ML-driven product innovation in competitive markets, our speaker reveals how leaders can outmaneuver both internal inertia and AI-native rivals. From securing decision-making authority to eliminating distractions that slow market entry, she shares a commercial playbook for turning pilots into scalable revenue, cost savings, and market wins. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to accelerate AI adoption, protect the path to value, and win the race from concept to commercialisation.