New York CDAO Virtual Executive Summit
May 11, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
May 11, 2021 | 8:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the New York CDAO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today:
Data Leadership and the CDO Role
Mastering the Intricacies of Data Management
Data governance, stewardship and quality as drivers of insight and action
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Julia Bardmesser
Voya Financial
SVP, Head of Data, Architecture & Analytics
Olga Lagunova
Pitney Bowes
Chief Data Officer
Glenn Peipert
MetLife
Chief Data Officer
What to Expect
Connect with your CDAO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Agenda
May 11, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Executive Boardroom
Data and Analytics Governance — From Compliance and Control to Data Sharing and Value
Hosted by Informatica
Susan Wilson
VP Data Governance Segment Leader
Informatica
Connie Zhang
U.S. Data & Analytics Officer
Agricultural Bank of China
Mark Kindy
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
John Baker
Executive Director, Manufacturing Data and Analytics
Merck & Co.
As companies accelerate digital transformation governance of data and analytics needs to shift from being compliance centric to business value centric. CDOs are the key persona to help organizations evaluate the balance between risk mitigation and data democratization.
Join in this interactive boardroom to discuss:
- Adapting the operating and governance models to balance data sharing and value with compliance and control
- How to leverage new curation techniques to increase understanding and trust
- How to leverage new consumption techniques to accelerate transformation and innovation
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Executive Boardroom
Gaining Certainty in an Uncertain Time — CDO's Blaze the Path Forward
Hosted by Qomplx
Andy Jaquith
Chief Information Security Officer & GM, Cyber
Qomplx
Jim Young
Chief Data Officer - General Insurance
AIG
In an era of digitization, risk exposure has increased rapidly due to the nature of transitive risks and dependencies driven by both connectivity and interdependence. In today’s world, it is clear that harm is no longer just the externally visible fire and flood; it underscores non-damage business interruption. CDOs have the opportunity to play a key role in combating these uncertainties with data-driven insights and strategies which will serve to increase transparency and protect their organizations.
Join us for this in-depth session as data and analytics leaders discuss:
- How to navigate disparate data sources to find applicable insights
- Building a shared understanding of dynamic risks across the organization
- The pivotal role of CDOs in transforming risks into operational advantages
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Executive Boardroom
AI with ROI: Delivering Results with Value and Urgency
Hosted by DataRobot
Em Radkowski
VP Global GTM Operations & Strategy
DataRobot
Kurt Kendall
Chief Insights & Analytics Officer
Publishers Clearing House
As companies implement AI strategies at scale, they are faced with a number of challenges from piecemeal application of AI systems to mistrust and inherent bias. How then should CDOs approach distinguishing the markers of predictive intelligence within the organization, solving foundational challenges and transforming business opportunities into business value with maximum ROI?
This session will discuss strategies for:
- Improving data collection, organization and analysis to modernize your data and take advantage of AI capabilities
- Developing strategies for disseminating quality data throughout the enterprise for better business processes and faster insights
- Identifying quick-value opportunities for strategic AI initiatives throughout the enterprise
12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT Keynote
Strategically Scaling Data Access and Data Sharing For Measurable Results
Hosted by Immuta
Richard Geering
VP/GM - Financial Services & Insurance
Immuta
Srinath Reddy B
Head of Data & Innovation
Aon Corporation
It’s only a matter of time until organizations are entirely cloud-based. However, with more than half of organizations planning to adopt more than one cloud data platform in the next two years, DataOps and automated data access governance will be critical for breaking down data silos and ensuring analytics data does what it’s supposed to: drive business results.
Join Immuta and Aon for a session where you’ll learn:
- The three biggest challenges for DataOps teams managing cloud data platforms and how to avoid them
- Why traditional approaches to data access governance will become obsolete as real-time data analytics become necessary to compete
- How Aon provides self-service data access and automated security across cloud data platforms, enabling collaborative data use and innovation at scale
12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT Networking
Meet the Speakers
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with CDO practitioners and industry thought leaders who shared their insights on the agenda. Come with questions and get ready to meet new friends in this casual session designed to foster peer connections and collaboration in the New York community.
1:15pm - 1:30pm EDT Break
8:00am - 8:45am EDT Keynote
Agility and Efficiency Post-COVID
Hosted by Domino Data Lab
Josh Poduska
Chief Data Scientist
Domino
Joe Ray
Head of Applied Data Science and Engineering
Dell Technologies
The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent social and economic impacts have created even greater conditions of uncertainty. It is more critical than ever for organizations to increase agility and make smarter business decisions.
In this session you will discuss:
- Tactics for creating agile data and analytics strategies to deliver a competitive advantage
- Maximizing the ROI from data science and MLOps investments
- Improving model velocity -- or the end-to-end pace by which models are developed, deployed and managed
8:45am - 9:00am EDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Executive Boardroom
Responsible AI & Ethical Data Practices
Hosted by Dataiku
Triveni Gandhi
Data Scientist
Dataiku
Cecilia Dones
Global Director, Data & Analytics
Reckitt Benckiser
With the growing spotlight on data usage, data protection and responsible AI are now business imperatives. Hear how data leaders can implement responsible AI policies while balancing the needs of the business with ethical data use practices.
This boardroom discussion will explore:
- Addressing ethical challenges in AI for earning stakeholder trust
- Developing an organizational plan to address shifting regulations
- Managing the legal, practical and ethical consequences of responsible AI
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Executive Boardroom
Automation for Improved Data Intelligence
Hosted by BigID
Peggy Tsai
Vice President of Data Solutions
BigID
Julia Bardmesser
SVP, Head of Data, Architecture & Analytics
Voya Financial
Data leaders have immense quantities of data at their fingertips; but the volume, variety and speed of which data sources continue to grow make it impossible to manage manually, leading to necessary automation for effective data management. Enriching traditional data catalogs with automation and machine learning capabilities enable CDOs to champion successful data management strategies.
In this session, you will discuss:
- Empowering collaboration and trust in data through strategic data stewardship
- Best practices for cleaning the data environment to reduce risk and the cost of storing data
- Methods for utilizing ML & AI to create a comprehensive data environment for data intelligence
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Executive Boardroom
Data Strategies for Accelerated Insights
Hosted by SnapLogic Inc
Craig Stewart
Chief Technology Officer
SnapLogic Inc
Vimal Tejwani
Vice President - Chief Architect Data and Analytics
National Football League
Tembi Sibanda
Director, Enterprise Data
Peloton
To achieve the desired quality of insights, data and analytics leaders need to focus on smart, non-exhaustive data management strategies and scalable systems. Data warehouse automation is a valuable way to rapidly ingest and utilize data to achieve better outcomes and higher ROI – but this requires a methodology that supports business requirements and accelerates productivity, decision-making, and business intelligence projects.
Join this session to discuss:
- Strategies for identifying quick value-add opportunities stemming from enterprise-wide data integration
- Methods for automating common workflows and core business processes to gain faster insights within an integrated cloud data warehouse
- Best practices for driving confident decision-making based on access to trusted data
10:00am - 10:45am EDT Keynote
Is your Data Ready for the Next Wave of Digital Transformation?
Hosted by Informatica
Susan Wilson
VP Data Governance Segment Leader
Informatica
BJ Fesq
SVP, Chief Data Officer, Wholesale Bank
Wells Fargo
You’ve pursued cloud modernization for your infrastructure, applications, and analytics to capitalize on growth opportunities as pent up demand gets unleashed. Today’s data leaders are challenged to re-envision business models, optimize operations with finite budgets, and convert innovations into scalable capabilities. Now more than ever, companies are facing increased competition and seeking innovative ways to remain at the top of their industries. In a cloud-first world the only thing you own to drive competitive differentiation is your data. How you manage and use it determines whether you become an industry disruptor, or get left behind.
Join this session to:
- Brainstorm business strategies for diverse data management and governance demands in tight financial environments
- Debate organizational approaches to flexible and agile data operations to keep pace with evolving business needs
- Discuss methods for operationalizing cost reduction processes at scale for maximum ROI
10:45am - 11:00am EDT Break
1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues
May 11, 2021
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