Mark Austin
VP, Data Science
AT&T
Composable IT & Ecosystems
Trustworthy AI & Data

Dr. Mark Austin leads a team of approximately 250 data scientists and developers at AT&T's Chief Data Office. His team applies AI, machine learning, and automation across various domains, including fraud detection, field operations, and supply chain management. With over 29 years of experience, Dr. Austin has authored five books, published over 20 technical papers, and holds more than 100 patents. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and is based in Plano, Texas.
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Composable IT & Ecosystems
06 October 2026
12:00-13:00
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AI-native platforms: Scaling composable IT
Build once, scale everywhere - powering AI-native service delivery at speed.

Trustworthy AI & Data
06 October 2026
16:00-17:00
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MODaaS, token economics & agentic AI - Building scalable AI-native operations
Rethink operating models with AI agents, new economics and modular platforms.

