San Francisco CDAO Community
Executive Summit
November 3, 2026 | Grand Hyatt at SFO
November 3, 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with San Francisco's top CDAOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today:
Scalable Use Cases That Demonstrate Business Impact
Strengthen AI Governance to Ensure Compliance and Manage Risks
Accelerate AI Adoption Through Workforce and Data Preparation
San Francisco CDAO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
David Leach
PG&E
Chief Data & Analytics Officer and Chief Security Officer
Sharad Mathur
Zoom Communications Inc.
Global Head of Data & Analytics
Christopher Paskins
McKesson
Data and AI Governance Leader
Deep Ratna Srivastav
Franklin Templeton
Chief AI Officer
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CDAO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your San Francisco CDAO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
Agenda
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Open Data Infrastructure — Next-Gen Data Architecture
Open Data Infrastructure is essential for organizations in the AI era, helping leaders scale analytics and AI while maintaining control. CDAOs must balance innovation, flexibility and cost as data platforms expand.
Join this session to learn about:
- Designing interoperable architectures to avoid lock-in
- Applying openness to semantics, metadata and governance
- Enabling AI and operations with flexibility and cost transparency
Shift Happens — Navigating Organizational Change in the New Age
AI adoption hinges on effective change management, not just technology. Explore how CDAOs can guide their organizations through cultural shifts, empower teams to adapt, and foster buy-in at every level. Gain practical approaches for navigating resistance, building momentum, and ensuring long-term success in an AI-driven world.
Join this boardroom session to discuss:
- Strategies for leading organizational change and building AI-ready teams
- Approaches to overcoming resistance and driving cultural transformation
- Best practices for sustaining momentum and engagement during AI adoption
Keynote Session
The Future of the CDAO in the Age of 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.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Grand Hyatt at SFOParking
Valet only:
0-2 Hours: $19
2-6 Hours: $26
6+ Hours: $38
No self-parking. However, there is the Garage A airport parking lot, 1.5 blocks away from our hotel that has similar pricing as us.Your Community Sponsors
Global Thought Leader
Key Sponsors
Program Sponsors
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.
