Fern Halper, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized expert and thought leader in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence, known for helping organizations understand what it actually takes to succeed with AI in practice. As founder of the AI Foundations Group and VP of Research at TDWI, she works closely with executives and practitioners through research, advisory, and education to cut through hype, build AI literacy, and guide sound decisions around data, governance, and enterprise AI adoption. A widely published author with hundreds of articles and research reports, she is also the author of Data Makes the World Go ’Round: The Data, Tech, and Trust Behind AI Success. Dr. Halper has been named a top thought leader in AI governance, recognized among the top women in BI and analytics, and has received multiple industry honors, including Bell Labs awards and a notable contribution to the literature award for her work in continuous monitoring.

You can reach her at fhalper@aifoundationsgroup.com