Gild Mixer: 2025 Year in Review: Lessons from AI Deployment

About the Event

2025 was the year AI moved from experimentation to deployment at scale.

Across industries, senior tech leaders faced both breakthroughs and challenges in integrating AI into core systems. From infrastructure and data pipelines to product development and customer engagement, the lessons learned this year are shaping the next wave of innovation.

This Gild Mixer brings together senior tech leaders for an off‑the‑record conversation about what worked, what didn’t, and how to prepare for 2026.

Recent insights highlight the shift:

• Prism Analytics (2025): 74% of enterprises report measurable ROI from AI deployments this year.
• Northstar Research (2025): The biggest barrier remains aligning teams and processes around AI adoption.
• Equinox Capital (2025): Investors are rewarding companies that embed AI into operations for compounding efficiency.

At the mixer, we will explore:

• What lessons from 2025 AI deployments are most valuable for 2026 planning
• How to balance speed with responsible scaling in AI systems
• How senior tech leaders can align teams and infrastructure around AI‑driven growth

You will leave with:

• A clear view of the successes and pitfalls of AI deployment in 2025
• Practical insights to guide your 2026 AI strategy
• New connections with peers navigating the same challenges and opportunities

This is a candid, tactical conversation about how senior tech leaders are turning AI deployment lessons into smarter strategies for speed and scale in 2026.