Minneapolis CDAO Executive Summit

CDAOs play a pivotal role in expanding digital fluency programs to include data literacy, AI literacy and the cultural mindset shifts needed to thrive in a digital first world. Industry standouts are coming together to share how they're inspiring culture-based approaches to empowering the workforce.

Join in the interactive discussion to explore:

• Setting effective data literacy guardrails to ensure data governance
• Inspiring an impactful shift in embracing data culture
• Elevating data literacy approaches to propel innovation

Measuring data and analytics initiatives is critical for data and analytics leaders to understand the effectiveness and impact of their strategies as well as earning trust with leadership and peers. By setting clear metrics, KPIs, and mechanisms organizations can track the progress of their initiatives and identify areas for improvement.

Join this session to discuss how to:

• Communicate the value of ROI of initiatives to stakeholders effectively
• Use real-world examples to illustrate impact
• Discover new opportunities to stay ahead of shifting market demands 

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.

In the digital economy, CDAOs face the critical task of ensuring data's trust and reliability, essential for informed decision-making and strategic advantage. CDAOs are challenged with implementing rigorous governance, adopting advanced technology for data quality, and cultivating a data-literate culture. Aligning data strategies with business objectives not only ensures compliance, but also positions data as a pivotal force for competitive differentiation.

Join this session to discuss:

• Establishing robust governance for data trust-building
• Adopting technology to ensure data quality
• Fostering organizational culture for data literacy

Gartner predicts that through 2025, at least 30% of GenAI proof of concept projects will be abandoned due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs or unclear business value. So how can CDAOs and heads of data succeed in scaling GenAI initiatives to maximize benefits for the long term?

Join this session to discuss:

• Sharing GenAI projects and considerations
• Connecting GenAI investment to business value
• Collaborating with the c-suite on a long-term GenAI strategy

Data democratization enables employees at all levels of an organization to make data-driven decisions that improve business outcomes. However, achieving this goal requires overcoming technical debt, legacy technology, and employee adoption challenges. By prioritizing execution and investing in talent development and new technologies, organizations can build a data-driven culture that drives growth and innovation.

Join this roundtable discussion as CDAOs discuss:

• Overcoming persistent data democratization challenges
• Building a data-driven culture for better ownership and outcomes
• Developing talent and investing in tech for unlocking business potential

Speakers want action, not just applause. But busy executives don’t have time to learn complex communication models or esoteric storytelling processes — they need a simple, effective speaking framework that can help them not only connect with any audience, but also elicit real change. Enter the "Swarm Effect."

Join this session with Arthur Zards — a thought leader, TEDster and provocateur — to:

• Hone your skills in executive influence
• Adopt a more authentic and engaging approach to speaking
• Take your next presentation from “understandable” to “compelling"