Dean Lancaster is a Director in PwC Canada’s Cloud, Data & AI practice, based in Calgary and leading engagements across Alberta and British Columbia. With more than 15 years of international experience, he specializes in data and AI governance, information management, and data-driven business transformation in regulated and public-sector environments. Dean has developed unified governance frameworks that balance innovation, privacy, and security, and he regularly advises executives on aligning governance with business objectives and agile practices. He is passionate about fostering a culture of trust in data and AI to drive better decision-making and sustainable transformation across organizations.
Day 1: Nov 18, 2025
Day 2: Nov 19, 2025
1:45 pm
PANEL: GOVERNANCE
Navigating the Data Governance Tightrope: Balancing Access, Security, and Compliance
Drive innovation while enhancing privacy and security with a unified governance framework. Take back to your office strategies to:
- Adopt the key components of a unified data governance framework and understand how they interconnect.
- Align data governance with business objectives and agile practices.
- Incorporate effective change management strategies for implementing a comprehensive governance model.
Achieve better decision-making by fostering a culture of trust in data and AI.
