David Hall

David Hall

Head of Data Architecture Standards Transformation Barclays

Day 1 | 17 November 2026

2:50 PM Presentation: Automating Data Controls: How we are using AI to validate controls at scale and save tens of thousands of hours

Traditional approaches to validating data controls are often manual, time-consuming and difficult to scale, creating gaps in assurance and increasing operational risk. As data environments grow more complex, organisations are rethinking how controls are tested and monitored across the enterprise.

This session will explore how AI and automation are being applied to transform control validation. 

  • How to move from periodic, evidence-based testing to continuous, code-level assurance
  • What are the benefits for reliability, risk reduction and efficiency
  • How to implement this approach across complex data environments while maintaining strong governance and oversight

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining David.

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