Chicago CDAO Community
Town Hall
August 23, 2023 | 11:00am CDT
August 23, 2023
11:00am CDT
Creating a Solid Foundation to Cultivate AI
Participate with your CDAO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for data leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Chicago community to discuss:
Structuring Data Governance to Improve the Digital Enterprise
Fostering a Culture of Data Literacy and Analytics-Based Decision Making
Data Sharing — Driving Business Value Through Access & Collaboration
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Erik Zwiefel
Microsoft Corporation
Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Americas Data & AI
Moderator

Jorge Balestra
The Kraft Heinz Company
Global Head Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) and Platforms
Governing Body Host

Jeff Berg
Arup Group Limited
Americas Data Leader
Discussion Leader

Sean MacCarthy
Camping World
VP of Analytics
Discussion Leader

Charles Qian
Cengage
Vice President, GTS Enterprise Architecture
Discussion Leader
Agenda
August 23, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Creating a Solid Foundation to Cultivate AI
Hosted by Microsoft Corporation
According to Gartner, generative AI like ChatGPT, promises to accelerate digital product delivery and improve operational efficiency more than any technology of the last 10 years. But to capitalize on this effort, organizations must have the proper foundation in place. Not only should data and analytics leaders be focused on the people, process and technology aspect of data governance but also on risk, security, transparency and ethics.
Join this session to explore:
- Tying governance initiatives to business objectives
- Creating an adaptive and scalable governance framework
- Identifying challenges and solutions when governing AI
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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