Texas CDAO Executive Summit

Technology leaders are committed to leveraging data in new and innovative ways to drive competitive advantages. But, what can be done do to increase the probability that these new initiatives stick and have a lasting impact? Some of the most successful programs start by focusing on people and their needs, and in this session, we’ll explore why along with: 

• The four areas of compatibility that must be addressed for innovation to stick
• Strategies for measuring effectiveness across multiple objectives
• How to build from the business problem down, not the technology up

Data is like rocket fuel for AI and it’s increasingly critical for enterprises to strategically leverage data as they compete in their industry. However, to fully realize the value that data provides, data leaders need the ability to break down data silos across the organization. Join this interactive benchmarking session to hear how other data leaders are addressing this challenge and leveraging data with less boundaries. Come prepared to share your own insights, ask questions, and learn from your peers.

This interactive session is your chance to:

• Hear what data silo challenges other data leaders are facing
• Compare initiatives with a cross-section of your peers
• Discover new approaches to disbanding disparate data siloes

The CDO should be viewed as the common thread between the technical and business functions within an organization. When developing business-driven data strategies, partnerships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, can be critical. Discover how to build more effective relationships across the business and further accelerate your data initiatives. In this session, we’ll discuss:

• Strategies for fueling cross-functional business growth
• How to communicate value propositions
• Focusing on low-lift opportunities for quick and easy wins

There is a distinction between data governance and analytics governance. As such, CDOs need a clear understanding of both frameworks and specific strategies for each. Discover how other CDOs are thinking about this important distinction and come prepared to share your own thoughts as well. In this boardroom, you’ll discuss:

• The intersection of data governance and analytics governance
• How different organizations are governing data vs. analytics 
• The tactical side of analytics governance and how to best serve end-users

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 C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.

Over the last couple of years, the role of data has changed. To enterprise leaders, data is no longer just supportive, it’s an asset. To propel the business forward and remove digital business roadblocks, data and analytics leaders should set a robust data strategy to enable Digital Acceleration. 

In this session, we’ll share how Essilor of America:

• Created a data-centric vision for the enterprise that’s sustainable and scalable
• Built and executed a data strategy that was achievable to enable digital transformation
• Navigated through challenges with People, Process, and Technology

According to Gartner, poor data literacy is ranked as the second-biggest internal roadblock to the success of the CDO. Although it can be challenging to broadly up-skill an entire organization, there are strategic steps that data leaders can take to improve data literacy at scale.

In this session, you'll discuss:

• Obstacles that are hindering your data literacy goals
• The hierarchy of data literacy
• Steps for building a culture that promotes data literacy

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 C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.

Digital business requires a flexible and adaptive governance approach. However, many governance programs inhibit value generation by restricting data usage and subsequently stifling value creation. The most efficient data governance programs are able to strike a balance between compliance and control.

In this executive boardroom, you’ll discuss how to:

• Educate and empower users to access the information they need to make data-driven decisions
• Disband disparate siloes that are impeding the success of business initiatives
• Bring in predictive and prescriptive models

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 C-level executives). To reserve your seat, please contact your event Program Manager.