Nuri Cankaya is a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of data, AI, and innovation. He currently serves as Head of Analytics Marketing at Snowflake, where he leads strategies that empower organizations to unlock the full potential of the Data Cloud—driving smarter analytics, enterprise-ready AI, and accelerated business outcomes.

Before joining Snowflake, Nuri spent nearly two decades at Intel and Microsoft, leading global marketing organizations across AI, datacenters, commercial platforms, and developer ecosystems. His work included pioneering initiatives such as launching Azure OpenAI at Microsoft and scaling adoption of Intel’s AI portfolio worldwide.

An entrepreneur at heart, he co-founded one of Turkey’s earliest internet strategy companies, and over the years, he has combined technical expertise with strategic foresight to author books on AI, Web 3.0, and the future of marketing. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI and one of the Top 100 Product Marketing Influencers, Nuri is passionate about helping businesses reimagine what’s possible with AI.

As a futurist and keynote speaker, he frequently presents on “AI and the Future,” exploring how AI will redefine industries, work, and society. His mission is to inspire innovation, guide enterprises in their AI journey, and shape a responsible path toward AGI and beyond.