Minneapolis CDAO Executive Summit

A Gartner study reveals the average CDAO tenure is 2.4 years, highlighting the critical evolutionary journey of seasoned CDAOs as they navigate executive inclusion, adapt to rapid technological advancements, assert thought leadership, master essential skills and envision the role's trajectory. This highlights the need for CDAOs to quickly adapt and shape the future of data leadership, emphasizing their growing strategic importance.

Join this session as tenured CDAOs discuss:

• Branding as enterprise data and analytics leaders
• Anticipating strategic CDAO positioning with future trends
• Emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning

As Generative AI adoption accelerates, well governed data becomes the linchpin for productivity gains in the enterprise, elevating the importance of CDAOs. Faced with the dual challenges of navigating complex data landscapes and stringent privacy regulations, CDAOs must prioritize innovative governance that goes beyond regulatory compliance. CDAOs that thrive are leading their organizations to build customer trust through the responsible use of data, with a keen focus on leveraging emerging privacy technologies.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Focus your organization on responsible data use throughout the data lifecycle
• Take a privacy-preserving approach to data collection, processing, and use
• Embrace innovative governance with advanced data technologies

CDAO’s have a lot of thoughts on a wide range of topics. Have you ever wondered where your peers stand on the “buzzy” issues of today? In this collaborative session, you’ll give a thumbs up or thumbs down to various topics and then discuss your peer’s choices.

Join this interactive session to:

• Express your views on diverse data-related subjects
• Discover peer opinions on contemporary debates
• Engage in insightful dialogues with industry peers

Data democratization empowers individuals in organizations to access, analyze and utilize data for decision-making and innovation. Yet, challenges persist in ensuring data reliability, security and fostering a culture of utilization. CDAOs lead this transformation, navigating governance complexities and championing transparency and collaboration.

Join this roundtable discussion as CDAOs discuss how to:

• Strategically navigation of governance and privacy regulations
• Effectively techniques for championing transparency and collaboration
• Innovative approaches to overcome data utilization challenges

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: christopher.cresci@evanta.com

Organizations cannot execute on business initiatives without a successful team – and D&A teams are no exception. Effective CDAOs recognize the importance of attracting the right talent and providing enticing opportunities to retain a top-notch team.

Join this session to discuss:

• Offering creative opportunities and projects to lure D&A talent
• Re-evaluating the skills needed to successfully execute on D&A initiatives
• Building a robust pipeline in a rapidly-evolving digital ecosystem

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).To reserve your seat, please contact: christopher.cresci@evanta.com

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You'll be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Everyday tasks, no matter how mundane or difficult, come with risks. In the digital space – and data management in particular – the swift pace of evolution amplifies these risks. For data and analytics leaders, mastering adaptable policies and responsible data stewardship is the key to turning these challenges into opportunities for innovation and security.

Join this session to learn how to:

• Identify the omnipresent risks in digital data management
• Navigate risk management complexities in continuously evolving digital ecosystems
• Leverage a data security platforms for strategic policy enforcement and enhanced data security

To prepare their enterprises for the successful adoption of AI, CDAOs are initiating a fundamental shift towards strengthening core aspects like data literacy, governance and ethical AI practices. They confront obstacles including varying levels of data understanding among employees, the intricacies of setting up effective governance protocols and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI technologies. By advocating for a holistic approach that includes educational workshops, strategic planning and cross-departmental collaboration, CDAOs are laying the groundwork for overcoming these challenges and ensuring a smooth, ethical AI integration across the enterprise.

Join this interactive session to discuss:

• Unlocking competitive edge through ethical AI practices
• Data literacy - The keystone of AI innovation
• Collaborative strategies for seamless AI integration

Data and analytics leaders are pivotal in melding the complex world of data with strategic business objectives, turning data-driven insights into actionable decisions and measurable success. Yet, accurately aligning KPIs with ever-evolving organizational goals amidst the flux of data sources and technological growth poses a significant challenge. As CDAOs chart a course through these challenges, the question arises: How will they reshape the landscape of decision-making and drive organizational growth into the future?

Join this roundtable discussion as CDAOs unravel strategies to:

• Synchronize data initiatives and business aspirations, crafting a unified vision
• Master the evolving data-technology landscape, turning challenges into opportunities
• Foster an ethos where data drives transformation

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: christopher.cresci@evanta.com

Research and development for data leaders is pivotal in harnessing new technologies and methodologies for data analytics. Through innovative R&D practices, organizations can uncover actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Consequently, this not only strengthens competitive advantage but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Join this interaction roundtable as CDAOs discuss:

• Elevate decision-making with predictive insights
• Transform data into competitive strategic assets
• Catalyze growth through continuous analytical innovation

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: christopher.cresci@evanta.com

Integrating data as a core business discipline is essential for informed strategic decisions and fostering innovation. Organizations face challenges in data integration, ensuring quality and building a data-centric culture. By prioritizing analytics and promoting collaboration across teams, organizations can unlock valuable insights, improve operational efficiencies and gain competitive advantages, highlighting the critical role of data in shaping the future of business strategy and innovation.

Join this presentation to learn how to:

• Promote CDAO leadership in aligning enterprise-wide data strategies with business priorities
• Maximize impact through focused business analytics efforts
• Developing an organizational data culture that has traction

Governing Body members host this reception for attendees to celebrate the close of the summit with an evening of peer networking.