ISG Research Speaker Bureau
David Menninger
Executive Director and Distinguished Analyst
Bring ISG Research perspective on enterprise AI strategy, AI governance, AI-infused software, data architectures, planning and analytics into your next event, webinar, podcast or executive program.
Speaker profile
Enterprise AI, governance and software strategy expertise
David leads ISG's software research and advisory for IT and the firm's AI expertise. With more than three decades of experience bringing analytics and data products to market, he connects enterprise AI strategy, governance and software innovation with the realities of adoption at scale.
David is well suited for programs focused on how AI is moving from experimentation to enterprise value, how organizations can govern AI responsibly and how intelligent applications are changing the software landscape.
Speaking topics
Sample topics David can speak to
David can help audiences understand how AI, governance and intelligent software are reshaping enterprise technology strategy and adoption.
AI at the Core of Enterprise Transformation
How AI is moving from pilots to production and where leaders are seeing measurable value.
Governing AI for Business Value
Practical approaches to balance speed, oversight, trust and measurable outcomes.
The Next Wave of AI-Infused Software
What intelligent applications will change first across IT and the business.
Perspectives
Latest Analyst Perspectives from David Menninger
Explore David's latest perspectives on enterprise AI, governance, AI-infused software and software strategy.
Analyst Perspective
December 16, 2025
A2A v. MCP: Why AI Agents Need Both
Agentic AI is moving from pilots to production systems that execute work across enterprise applications, data platforms and business...
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Analyst Perspective
December 3, 2025
Cloudera Evolves Its Open Data Lakehouse
Cloudera recently hosted its EVOLVE25 event in New York, introducing updates that reinforce its commitment to open data architectures and...
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