Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
CDAO Communities
The most powerful CDAO network
With 12 communities across the globe, serving over 1,700 CDAOs, Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of data and analytics executives, bringing 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
Kristina Chambers
TTX
CDAO
Ben Flusberg
Cox Automotive
Chief Data Officer
Arun Narayanan
RES Group
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Solutions
Prasannal Nithyanandam
Volkswagen
Head of Data & Advanced Analytics
Usman Quddoos
DIRECTV
CDO
Vijay Rajandram
Northern Trust
CDO
Andrew Reiskind
Mastercard
CDO
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.
Scaling AI for Business Impact
Driving a Data-First Culture
Building Trust Through Governance
Programs
In-Person
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Already a Member? Sign InGartner 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.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Explore insights from your CDAO peers
Blog | December 9, 2025
Blog | December 9, 2025
Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2026
As Gartner CDAO Communities prepare for another dynamic year of community programs, members are actively sharing insights and experiences to guide our agenda. Here’s a closer look at the three key themes that have emerged for 2026.
View PostBlog | October 14, 2025
Blog | October 14, 2025
Data Organisations of the Future – Partners in Value Creation
Value creation has long been a top priority for CDAOs. In this executive blog, Amitabh Seli – Director, Data UK, CDAO at Danone and a Governing Body Member of the UK & Ireland CDAO Community – explores the strategic shifts required for businesses to unlock real value from their data investments.
View PostSurvey Report | September 4, 2025
Survey Report | September 4, 2025
Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2025
Each year, we survey CDAOs within our communities to uncover their key priorities and challenges – both within their function and across the enterprise. Here, we provide an in-depth analysis of the top three priorities for CDAOs in 2025, based on findings from our Leadership Perspective Survey of 850 CDAOs.
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