CIMdata 2026
The Critical Need for AI Governance and a Strong Product Data Backbone
October 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT | Online
AI is transforming engineering and product development—but the quality of the data behind it can determine whether that transformation succeeds or fails.
For experienced engineers, navigating inconsistent file names, incomplete attributes, and disconnected product information may be second nature. AI systems and autonomous agents don’t have that same context. They require structured, accurate, and machine-readable product data to deliver reliable results.
As AI agents increasingly access product data directly through technologies such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the need for strong data governance is becoming more critical than ever. Without the right foundation, poor product data can lead to unreliable AI outputs, duplicated work, design errors, and costly disruptions.
Join Dr.-Ing. Stefan Stange from PRO.FILE and CIMdata Principal Consultant Tom Gill for a practical discussion on how organizations can build the foundation needed for trustworthy, AI-ready product data.
Together, they will explore:
- The current state of AI in industrial companies and the challenges organizations face when putting AI into practice.
- The “Good for Humans vs. Good for AI” paradox and why AI requires structured, machine-readable product data.
- CIMdata’s Strategic AI Governance Framework and how organizations can approach AI data governance.
- How a Product Data Backbone can operationalize data quality by enforcing metadata, classification standards, governance, and traceability across the product lifecycle.
- Preparing product data for AI agents and MCP-enabled applications while maintaining governance and control.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is particularly relevant for leaders and professionals in aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, and industrial machinery, including:
- Vice Presidents and Directors of Engineering and Product Development
- Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief Digital Officers (CDOs)
- PLM and PDM Directors and Managers
- IT Directors and Enterprise Architects
- Digital Transformation Leaders
Join us to learn how strong product data governance and a modern product data backbone can help your organization build a foundation for responsible, reliable, and AI-ready engineering.