Southern California CDAO Executive Summit

Traditional gatekeeping of information is rapidly becoming an obsolete and counterproductive strategy that undermines organizational agility and collective intelligence. Despite significant technological advancements, most organizations still treat data as a privileged resource, creating significant barriers that limit innovation, restrict strategic insights, and perpetuate hierarchical knowledge structures. To address these challenges, forward-thinking leaders must develop comprehensive strategies that democratize data access that balance accessibility with security and compliance. How can data leaders transform data gatekeeping from a fortress to a flexible, empowering ecosystem?

Join this roundtable discussion as peers discuss:

• Overcome challenges existing data access paradigms strategically
• Empowering teams through transparent, inclusive data practices
• Designing adaptive governance models balancing accessibility and security

In today's data-driven world, organizations must maximize the potential of their data — from building predictive analytics and ML models that power deeper insights into customer behavior, to building GenAI applications. Replicating data across all sources fuels innovation and drives better business outcomes, while modernizing data movement ensures secure and reliable access to centralized data.

Join this boardroom to delve into this core topic and learn how technology leaders are modernizing their data platforms and automating processes to get the most value from their data.

During this boardroom, you will discuss:

• Establishing a framework to manage structured and unstructured data
• Improving data readiness for predictive analytics, GenAI applications and ML models
• Building an approach to data management that gives rise to reliable, accessible data

In today’s fast-moving tech and security landscapes, disruption is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to derail your team’s performance. In this high-energy keynote, Dr. Vijay Pendakur will explore why disruption often leads teams to getting stuck and how this stagnation threatens business success. Using his Alchemy of Talent model, Dr. Pendakur will show how team complexity can become your superpower to conquer change. He’ll also share his three powerful catalysts that turn complexity into jet fuel for resilient, adaptable teams - and double-click on the first catalyst: trust.

Join this keynote to discover:

• The critical impact that stuck teams have on business performances
• How trust can unlock team potential and turn complexity into a competitive advantage
• Actionable strategies to navigate change & help teams perform at their best when it matters most 

Winning in today’s market means turning data into your biggest advantage. Despite its potential, organizations often struggle with fragmented data systems, poor data quality, and rapidly shifting technologies that make execution challenging. To address these hurdles, data leaders must prioritize clear governance frameworks, adopt scalable technologies, and cultivate a culture that values data literacy and collaboration. By doing so, organizations can unlock the true value of their data, leading to improved performance and a competitive edge in the market.

Join this fireside chat as peers discuss how to:

• Prioritize aligning data strategy with business goals
• Address data silos and quality issues head-on
• Empower teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions