San Francisco CDAO Executive Summit

In today's fast-paced business landscape, data and analytics leaders must prioritize self-service and data democratization to enable impactful, data-driven decisions. However, challenges such as siloed operations and low employee adoption of self-service tools often stand in the way. By successfully implementing self-service solutions, leaders can transform their organizations into data-driven powerhouses, enabling more informed decision-making at every level.

Join this panel as peers discuss how to:

• Ignite data empowerment across teams
• Leverage AI to enhance data accessibility and usability
• Break down silos for seamless, cross-functional collaboration

In this session, we discuss the science and engineering of building machine learning (ML) prototypes that instill confidence for scaling into production systems. Whether fine-tuning closed-source models or customizing open-source models, the goal is to create prototypes that serve as effective proofs of concept, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to production deployment.

Key takeaways include:

• Building effective prototypes
• Fine-tuning closed-source models
• Customizing open-source models for deployment

 By the end of this session, participants will have practical insights into creating prototypes that efficiently transition into fully-developed, scalable ML solutions ready for deployment.

While being "data-driven" is often set as an corporate objective, organizations often struggle to see the impact and business outcomes of their data and analytics work and strategy. Zoher Karu, CDAO at Blue Shield of California, shares some tips on how he has shifted his team’s mindset to being true business partners and accelerators. Look forward to a lively and interactive session for attendees to share their insights too.

As AI reshapes traditional dashboards into dynamic, personalized tools, CDAOs face challenges in data integrity and managing AI complexities. To adapt, CDAOs must enhance skills, enforce strict data governance, and employ AI monitoring tools to keep the new generation of dashboards reliable and ethical. Will dashboards as we know them disappear, or merely evolve into something entirely new?

Join this roundtable discussion as peers discuss:

• Explore AI’s role in redefining dashboard utility
• Master AI complexities to safeguard data integrity
• Forecasting future trends in dashboard evolution

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: 

casey.tomooka@evanta.com

In today's global marketplace, CDAOs lead teams across the globe and within the U.S., confronting unique challenges such as managing different data regulations and coordinating across time zones. To navigate these complexities, CDAOs must adopt comprehensive talent strategies that include advanced remote collaboration tools and specialized leadership development programs. These initiatives will enhance communication and drive consistent performance, empowering CDAOs to lead effectively no matter where their teams are based.

Join this roundtable discussion as your peers discuss:

• Optimizing remote tools for seamless collaboration
• Driving leadership growth with targeted programs
• Boosting global communication for peak performance

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: 

casey.tomooka@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.

AI governance ensures ethical AI use, mitigates bias, and maintains transparency, among others. Data and analytics leaders must continually assess their frameworks to do the right thing, mitigate risks, and comply with evolving regulations while maintaining accountability. This interactive "Ask the Expert" session offers tailored guidance, practical tools, and peer-driven insights to help participants refine their AI governance frameworks and strengthen their organization's AI strategy.

Join this interactive session to gain:

• Tailored strategies for creating and refining AI governance frameworks
• Actionable tools to enhance AI governance immediately
• Peer-driven insights for collaborative governance solutions

Effective data management is essential for ensuring integrity, reliability, and accessibility, which are critical for driving accurate business decisions. Data and analytics leaders rely on high-quality data to generate actionable insights and maintain a competitive edge. By implementing stronger data governance and investing in robust data infrastructure, organizations can ensure that their data remains secure, accessible, and trustworthy, ultimately championing privacy in their operations.

Join this session to explore how to:

• Strengthen data governance for enhanced privacy
• Secure data integrity to drive decisions
• Streamline infrastructure for trustworthy data access

Data as a product transforms data management, posing challenges for CDAOs in data quality, compliance and culture. Adopting robust governance, user-centric design and collaboration, CDAOs can overcome these hurdles, unlocking innovation opportunities and guiding organizations towards value-driven data utilization.

Join this round table discussion as peers discuss:

• Transforming organizational data management
• Addressing data quality and compliance challenges
• Unlocking innovation through strategic responses

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: 

casey.tomooka@evanta.com

As AI technologies rapidly evolve, the laws and ethical standards designed to govern them lag behind, creating a mismatch in the pace of innovation and regulation. This misalignment often leads to inadequate alignment with core principles such as trustworthiness, safety, and ethics. For AI leaders, mastering governance strategies that drive alignment with these core principles is key to ensuring the organization’s risk profile is effectively managed.

Join AI, cybersecurity, and IP law expert Eran Kahana as he offers actionable insights on:

• Navigating the Ethics of Cutting-Edge AI
• Deciphering Global AI Legislation Dynamics
• Mastering AI Governance for Risk Mitigation

Governing Body members host this reception for executives to close out the event with an evening of peer networking, food and drinks.