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
Chief Data, Analytics and AI Officer
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
Chief Data Officer
Vijay Rajandram
Northern Trust
CDO
Andrew Reiskind
Mastercard
CDO
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.
Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture
Programs
In-Person
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program.
View what to expect.
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.
View what to expect.
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.
View what to expect.
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
Apply to join
Already a Member? Sign InEach 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.
Explore insights from your CDAO peers
Infographic | March 5, 2026
Infographic | March 5, 2026
2026 CDAO Leadership Perspectives
Gartner CDAO Communities recently conducted its annual Leadership Perspective Survey of members, where CDAOs share insights on their top focus areas, investment plans, and enterprise objectives for the year ahead. More than 350 CDAOs worldwide contributed their perspectives, revealing the focus areas shaping their 2026 strategies.
View ResultsBlog | February 15, 2026
Blog | February 15, 2026
From AI to ROI: 7 CDAOs on Their Biggest Priorities for the Year Ahead
What’s top of mind for today’s leading data and analytics executives? Here, we highlight the priorities and strategies shared by seven Dallas CDAO community members.
View PostTown Hall Insights | March 2, 2026
Town Hall Insights | March 2, 2026
Data Management for the Agentic Era
As enterprise AI evolves from passive assistants to autonomous agents, organizations are rethinking the very foundations of their data environments. The Chicago CDAO Community recently convened for a Town Hall to explore this pivotal transition. Here are 5 takeaways from the discussion.
Read ArticleYour community sponsors
Global Thought Leader
CDAO Thought Leader
