Topic: The AI Value Gap: Why Enterprise AI Initiatives Fall Short
Abstract: As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, many are committing significant budgets to initiatives that fail to generate meaningful business outcomes. From costly chatbot deployments with low user adoption to advanced analytics systems that lack integration with core business workflows, the disconnect between investment and value is becoming increasingly evident.
This webinar takes a critical look at why so many AI strategies fall short. It goes beyond surface-level challenges to examine deeper issues such as fragmented data ecosystems, lack of governance, inadequate security design, and over-reliance on vendor-driven solutions. The session will also address the growing problem of “AI washing,” where solutions are marketed as intelligent without delivering real capabilities.
Through real-world scenarios and practical insights, attendees will learn how to rethink their AI strategy—from aligning initiatives with measurable business objectives to building robust data and security foundations. The discussion will also cover how to drive adoption, ensure scalability, and create AI programs that deliver sustained, long-term value rather than short-lived experimentation.
Key Takeaways:
- Why many AI initiatives fail despite significant investment
- The role of data quality, integration, and governance in AI success
- Identifying and avoiding “AI washing” and vendor-driven pitfalls
- Aligning AI programs with measurable business outcomes
- Building scalable, secure, and adoption-focused AI strategies
Speaker:
Preity Gupta, Chief Enterprise AI Cybersecurity Advisor (GRC)
Bio: Preity Gupta serves as an Independent Director and Global Security Board Advisor at EC-Council, an Executive Board Member at Bharatiya Vitta Salahkar Samiti, and an Enterprise AI Security Architect and Advisor at Wipro. With over two decades of expertise in multi-cloud security, AI governance, and risk optimization, she advises global boards and C-suites on cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and cost efficiency across Azure, AWS, Oracle, and GCP environments.
Formerly with Accenture, HCL, and other global technology leaders, Preity has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives. At Wipro, she has led high-impact security programs, delivering a 35% reduction in compliance costs and a 25% improvement in project success. Her deep domain expertise spans ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, DORA, AI Governance, and Zero Trust Architecture.
As the founder of Preity Gupta SecureBiz, she leads the Secure First Business revolution, helping organizations minimize risk and enhance operational excellence. She holds dual master’s degrees (MCA, MCom) and top-tier certifications, including CISM, AZ-500, SC-100, and AWS SAA-C02, and architect credentials from both Accenture and Wipro. Preity is also a bestselling author of Cost Savvy Secure Cloud, a TEDx speaker, and a recipient of the International Icon, Powerful Women, and Aspiring CXO Awards.
