Executive Summit

The CDAO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CDAOs, For CDAOs™, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.

Strengthen AI Governance to Scale Trusted and Responsible Innovation
As AI adoption accelerates across the enterprise, CDAOs face growing pressure to balance innovation with accountability, transparency and risk management. Effective AI governance requires clear policies, oversight frameworks and collaboration across business, technology and legal stakeholders. By establishing the right governance foundations, leaders can build trust, mitigate risk and enable the responsible scaling of AI initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.

Foster a Data-Driven Culture to Accelerate Business Transformation
Technology alone cannot create a data-driven organization. To unlock the full value of data investments, CDAOs must empower employees with the skills, access and confidence needed to make informed decisions. Driving meaningful transformation requires embedding data into daily workflows, strengthening organizational alignment and creating a culture where data is viewed as a strategic asset. Organizations that successfully cultivate data-driven behaviors are better positioned to improve agility, innovation and performance.

Maximize Business Value and Monetization Through Data and AI
As organizations invest heavily in data and AI capabilities, expectations for measurable returns continue to grow. CDAOs are increasingly focused on identifying new opportunities to generate revenue, improve customer experiences and optimize business performance through data-driven products, services and insights. Success depends on aligning investments to strategic business objectives, prioritizing high-value use cases and demonstrating tangible outcomes that strengthen competitive advantage.