Executive Summit

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking.

The 2024 Gartner CDAO Agenda Survey shows that with the acceleration of generative AI, CDAOs need to rapidly reinvent themselves as drivers of business innovation. The foundational capabilities of data and analytics strategy, governance and solution delivery are more important than ever. However, they need to be reframed entirely, or CDAOs risk becoming irrelevant.

Join this session to discuss three major CDAO trends identified in the Gartner 2024 CDAO Agenda Survey results:

• The CDAO role is still relatively new but is drastically expanding in scope
• CDAOs need to establish enabling governance capabilities, evolve quickly for AI, and demonstrate value to succeed
• CDAOs that don’t keep up with these changes and deliver impact will be relegated to technology, data, or reporting functions

In the era dominated by AI, organizations seeking sustainable success must seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into their data architecture. This entails a deliberate approach to implementation, identifying the optimal methods and areas for AI integration to maximize its impact.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on:

• Strategically incorporating AI into your data infrastructure to enhance efficiency and drive innovation
• Identifying key touch points within your organization where AI can deliver the most significant value
• Exploring practical techniques and frameworks for successful AI integration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives

While there’s a lot of hype around generative AI, it’s more than just a buzzword. Many organizations are developing use cases to enhance internal efficiency and increase the bottom line. How can data and analytics leaders use this hype as a moment to define value and gain sponsorship for D&A initiatives beyond GenAI?

Join this round table discussion to explore:

• Constructing valuable use cases for GenAI and defining measures for success
• Demonstrating value and gaining buy-in from key stakeholders
• Fortifying C-Suite relationships to gain sponsorship for D&A  

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: Mallory.adamson@evanta.com

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

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, with machines that can learn, adapt, and even create. Understanding these technologies is crucial for anyone looking to remain relevant in an automated future. For those at the helm of data and analytics, understanding AI, Machine Learning and Generative AI is crucial for optimizing decision-making and staying ahead in a competitive landscape.

Join Manish Motiramani, Data and Analytics Leader at Medtronic, as he explores how to:

• Understand AI as encompassing ML, which learns from data
• Differentiate AI types — narrow for tasks, general mimics humans
• Leverage GenAI for business content generation and analysis

Master data management is necessary not only for organizational success, but also for agility in times of uncertainty and ambiguity. A successful MDM program hinges on data quality, the organization viewing data as an asset and leaders ensuring the workforce has the skills needed to maintain and build on core competencies of the program.

Join this roundtable discussion as CDAOs discuss:

• Assessing your MDM program's current level of maturity
• Identifying the skills needed to maintain MDM
• Creating metrics to track quality and success of your program

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: Mallory.adamson@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: Mallory.adamson@evanta.com

For Chief Data and Analytics Officers, identifying and implementing the right metrics is crucial for driving organizational success. This involves selecting KPIs that align with business goals and innovating new metrics that provide deeper insights into performance. By refining these measures, CDAOs can effectively track progress, optimize operations and adapt strategies to meet evolving business demands.

Join this session as Ibrahim Itani, Head of Analytics and Innovation at Marathon Petroleum, explores how to:

• Implement tailored, strategic KPIs for deeper insights
• Innovate continually to refine business-critical metrics
• Regularly evaluate metrics to adapt and improve