Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CDAOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.
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A regional Governing Body leads the Toronto CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.
Allie Grassie-Harris
CHEO
Director, Data Governance, Analytics & AI
Joe Greenwood
Mastercard
VP, AI & Data Growth
Della Shea
Interac
Head of Enterprise Risk
Aida Tahiri
Mattamy Homes Limited
VP, Finance, Planning, Data & Analytics
Eugene Wen
Manulife
VP & Global Chief Data Scientist
Rakuten Kobo
Global Head of Data Science and Engineering
CGI
Director of AI, Emerging Technologies & Innovation
Geotab
VP, Data & Analytics
University Health Network
CDAO
CI Financial
VP, Data, AI & Analytics
TSSA
Data Management & Strategic Analytics Director
TSSA
VP, Strategic Analytics
QuadReal Property Group
SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics
City of Toronto
Director, Enterprise Data & AI
University of Toronto
Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Governance
Longo's
Senior Director, Data Governance & Analytics
Chubb
VP, Applied AI
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Alexion Global Data Office Head
Omnicom Group
VP, Technology, Automotive, AI, Data & Product Development
Queen's University
Director Data Strategy and Governance
Canada Life
VP, Data & Analytics
York University
AVP, Institutional Planning & CDO
Cadillac Fairview
VP, Planning, Data & Architecture
TMX Group Ltd
Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management
TransUnion
CIO, Canada
Definity Financial
AVP, Data Platform & Cloud Engineering
Banque Nationale
VP Commercial Analytics
Sun Life
AVP, Data Enablement & Governance
BDO Canada
CDO
Sagicor
Vice President Corporate Systems & Enterprise Systems
Equifax
Chief Technology Officer
CIBC Mellon
Vice President, Client Experience and Analytics
SickKids Foundation
Head of Analytics
GreenShield
Director, Data & Analytics
Sun Life
Chief Data Architect, Global
Haventree Bank
Director, Business Intelligence
TransUnion
CDAO
Toronto Police Service
Director, Information Management
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Data Management for the Agentic Era
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
In-Person
Malaparte
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
Virtual
Delivering Reliable Data and AI Systems
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
In-Person
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
As Gartner CDAO Communities prepare for another dynamic year of community programs, members are actively sharing insights and experiences to guide our agenda. Here’s a closer look at the three key themes that have emerged for 2026.
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Read ArticleAt Gartner C-level Communities, one of our most popular community gatherings is the Town Hall – a virtual program designed specifically for C-level executives to address topics critical to their roles in between in-person events. Here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
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