Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
CDAO Communities
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With 13 communities across the globe, serving over 1,700 CDAOs, Evanta’s powerful network of data and analytics executives brings together CDAOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CDAOs from the world's leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of data and analytics today.
Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
CDAOs in the community
Ramnik Bajaj
USAA
CDAO
Adam Fox
MassMutual
Head of Data
Scott Hallworth
HP Inc.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Mano Mannoochahr
Travelers
SVP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Jodi Morton
KPMG
Global and U.S. Chief Data Officer
Arun Narayanan
RES Group
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Solutions
Prasannal Nithyanandam
Volkswagen Group of America
Head of Data and Advanced Analytics
Usman Quddoos
DIRECTV
VP Data & Chief Data Officer
Alex Tait
BMO
US Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.
- Focusing on Foundations for AI Readiness
- Establishing Measurable Value and Proving ROI
- Driving Culture Change to Elevate Data and Analytics Initiatives
Programs
IN-PERSON
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program. View what to
expect.
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
- In-person program in your area
IN-PERSON
Inner Circle
Connect with other CDAOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting. View what to
expect.
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated discussions on key topics
- Networking over dinner and drinks
- Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
VIRTUAL
Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CDAOs. View what to
expect.
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion
VIRTUAL
Peer Roundtable
Join a small group of peers for an interactive conversation around a hot topic or priority. View what to
expect.
What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:
- Intimate and interactive discussion
- Framed around a hot topic or priority
- One-hour, virtual conversation
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ALREADY A MEMBER? SIGN IN TO REGISTEREvanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Discover why executives join a community
Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.
Explore insights from your CDAO peers
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Generative and traditional AI is now the top priority for chief data & analytics officers in 2024, and we recently surveyed our CDAO community members about AI adoption at their organizations – Here is a snapshot of what over 150 CDAOs had to say.
VIEW THESE RESULTSBLOG | JULY 22, 2024
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What CDAOs are Talking About in Early 2024
In the last six months, Evanta’s CDAO communities came together for 6 in-person Executive Summits where CDAOs and their teams took a day out of the office to collaborate, network, learn and share. Here is a recap of some of the most popular sessions at CDAO Executive Summits this spring.
READ THIS POSTLEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2024
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2024
The Changing Role of CDAOs in the AI Era
Matt Smith, Chief Data Officer - West Enterprise Operating Unit at Microsoft, says his whole career has revolved around data. In his current role, he is closely aligned to data and analytics leaders and their challenges and opportunities. Here, he talks about the current landscape, AI and how it elevates the role of the CDAO.
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