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That's a wrap on 2026! Stay tuned for our 2027 agenda
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for their help in making our 2026 event such a great success.
View the people and themes that inspired us and watch this space for exciting news about 2027.
Driving Innovation Through Data and Analytics Excellence
Returning for its tenth year, CDAO Chicago 2027 is the premier event for America’s top data and analytics leaders across industries.
Join us for a transformative experience where experts share strategies for leveraging data to drive decision-making, foster innovation, and unlock business growth. This year’s event also highlights emerging technologies, governance best practices, and the intersection of AI and data ethics shaping the future of organizations everywhere.
CDAO Chicago 2027 offers unparalleled opportunities to gain actionable insights and expand your network with data leaders from various sectors.
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2026 Speakers
SESSION REWIND
Jimmy Kozlow, Chief Data Officer at Northern Trust, took the stage to share forward-looking insights on the pivotal decisions, risks, and priorities that shaped successful data and AI initiatives. The keynote offered a rare opportunity to learn from real-world experiences—highlighting what leaders might have done differently and how those lessons could guide smarter strategies moving forward.
Key themes included:
💠Reflecting on critical decisions and how alternative approaches could have driven better outcomes.
💠Identifying early signals and risks that were often underestimated.
💠Prioritizing the most impactful actions within the first 90 days of an initiative.
💠Gaining practical advice for executives navigating similar challenges in an evolving data and AI landscape.
Session Recap
Who: Jimmy Kozlow - Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust
Title: Executive Takeaways: What We’d Do Differently Next Time
When: 9:30 AM, August 11, 2026


Flo Castro-Wright
Chief Data Officer
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology
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Lev Tyomkin
Vice President, Equity Research Data Strategy
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Jeannie Furlan
Vice President, Financial Data Strategy
Mutual of Omaha
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Geetha Kagathi
Vice President, Application Development
TransUnion

Madhu Mukherjee
Vice President, Transformation & Data Science
Gannett | USA Today Network
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Latha Ramamoorthy
Vice President, Technical Product / Program Manager
JPMorgan Chase
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Kajal Chokshi
Global Head, Strategic Workforce Planning - AI & Automation
Mondelez International
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Mir Ali
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Data & AI Platforms
The Hershey Company
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Our key themes for 2027
Data Governance and Compliance
Best practices for ensuring data privacy, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing data quality across industries.
AI Applications in Business
Utilizing machine learning algorithms to enhance operational efficiency, customer insights, and real-time decision-making.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leveraging advanced analytics to improve forecasting, optimize operations, and drive strategic outcomes.
Ethics of AI
Balancing innovation with ethical considerations in AI deployment to ensure responsible and impactful outcomes across organizations.
Why attend?
Join us at CDAO Chicago 2027 and immerse yourself in an environment designed to inspire and drive your organization forward. Hear from expert speakers, network with influential decision-makers, and gain insights into the latest data-driven technologies and strategies.
Connect with peers to explore how to align data initiatives with organizational goals, balance risk and opportunity, and leverage advanced analytics to foster innovation and growth while ensuring data security and ethical practices.
Who will be there?
CDAO Chicago 2027 is designed for senior data and analytics leaders, including CDOs, CAOs, CIOs, Directors, and Managers from various industries. If you specialize in data strategy, analytics, AI, data governance, compliance, or automation, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with top professionals and expand your network in the data and analytics field.
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Actian
Actian powers the full data value chain for the AI era. We deliver databases that store and secure data at scale; platforms to connect, manage, govern, and observe it; and solutions to activate it through BI, conversational analytics, and AI agents. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide, including 30 of the Fortune 100, rely on Actian to fuel intelligent decisions and autonomous systems. Visit websiteAlteryx
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Gold Sponsors
NexusOne
NexusOne is the first AI-native data layer—a universal control plane that lays horizontally across your entire data estate, unifying legacy, on-prem, and cloud through one identity, governance, and operating model. AI-ready in weeks, not years. Powering data and AI for a Top 3 US bank. Visit websiteBigEye
The Enterprise AI Trust PlatformAI is only as good as the data it runs on
From the leader in enterprise data observability comes the first enterprise AI Trust platform. Scale your data and AI initiatives responsibly. Visit website
West Monroe
We're an AI-native global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating value with our clients. When things get challenging, we lean in. We collaborate, innovate, and execute alongside our clients to build real-world solutions. Visit websiteSilver Sponsors
Starburst
Unify data, context, and governance so agents answer, act, and adapt - faster. Visit websiteGrowth Acceleration Partners
Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is an AI consulting and technology services company that helps modern organizations build a sustainable competitive advantage through custom software, advanced data engineering and intelligent modernization solutions. We don't just talk about the autonomous future — we engineer AI transformations. GAP specializes in transforming legacy systems and SaaS applications into AI-first, agentic-ready platforms designed to power revenue-generating, mission-critical operations.Why Chief Data & AI Officers Choose GAP:
• Data Readiness to LLM Integration: We provide true end-to-end capabilities, ensuring your underlying data architecture is optimized to support sophisticated AI strategies, LLM integration, and autonomous workflow design.
• GAP's "Human + AI" Autonomous Engineer Model: We are redefining software delivery by embedding proprietary agentic systems directly into the engineering core. By automating large-scale code transformation, testing, and deployment at unprecedented speeds, we elevate senior engineers into AI strategists and system architects.
• Superhuman Professionals, Rigorous Governance: Our engineering squads combine deep technical mastery with essential human oversight. We blend advanced automation with strict engineering governance, ensuring all intelligent workflows adhere to SOC 2 compliance and enterprise-grade security standards.
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Exhibitor
K2View
Lead with data. Win with AI.Deliver AI-ready data products: protected, real-time, and complete. Visit website
Networking Sponsor
Huwise
With Huwise, turn data into a source of insight, innovation, and performance. Visit websiteOur Industry & Media Partners
Unite AI
Unite.ai is a completely decentralized organization with a team that currently offers news, interviews, and access to the best AI tools – But this is only the beginning of a multilayered masterplan.Our goals are to inform the wider public about progress on AI, to unify the AI community, to push forward the democratization of AI, to follow Our Charter on responsible AI, and to assist in the development of beneficial AGI (artificial general intelligence). Visit website
Cryptoken Media
We help crypto, blockchain, and fintech companies grow through intelligent data-driven marketing and advertising. Visit websiteCoinPedia
Coinpedia - Trusted Crypto Agency for News, Information, Exchange, PR, Blockchain Events, Crypto Wallet and Else related to Decentralized World. Visit websiteThe AI Journal
The AI Journal was established before the COVID-19 pandemic, preceding the surge in AI’s popularity. Recognizing AI’s potential, AI Journal CEO Tom Allen foresaw the need for a reliable, trusted source to help businesses through the impending AI revolution, positioning AI Journal as that future guide.To date, The AI Journal has experienced remarkable growth amassing 150,000+ monthly subscribers and surpassing a million monthly visitors on its platforms with contributions from over 600 global experts, many of whom hold C-Suite positions.
More than a digital entity, AI Journal has a tangible presence at all major AI and Tech events, engaging with industry leaders and collaborating closely with brand and media partners to experience the technology firsthand.
Considered the gold standard in AI, the developing research arm of the business serves as a much-needed aid to ensure organisations are equipped with the necessary knowledge to make the right AI decisions. Visit website
Coinfea
Welcome to Coinfea, your go-to source for the latest crypto, web3, and blockchain news that truly matters. At Coinfea, we are passionate about exploring the exciting possibilities of the digital world and staying ahead of the curve when it comes to technological advancements and their impact on our lives.Our team of expert writers and analysts is dedicated to providing our readers with insightful analysis and in-depth coverage of the most pressing topics in the crypto and blockchain space. Whether you are a seasoned investor or simply curious about the world of digital assets, our platform is the perfect place to keep up with the latest news, trends, and developments in this rapidly-evolving field.
At Coinfea, we believe that technology has the power to transform society for the better, and we are committed to promoting the responsible use and adoption of emerging technologies such as blockchain and web3. We are also passionate about educating our readers and helping them to make informed decisions about their investments and participation in the digital economy.
In addition to our news coverage, we also offer a range of educational resources, including in-depth guides, tutorials, and explainers, to help our readers deepen their understanding of the complex world of crypto and blockchain.
Whether you are an enthusiast, a professional, or simply curious about the digital world, we invite you to join our community of readers and explore the exciting possibilities of the future. Thank you for choosing Coinfea as your trusted source for reliable, insightful, and in-depth coverage of the digital world. Visit website
HPCwire
HPCwire, TCI Media’s 35+ year-old flagship publication, covers the fastest computers in the world and the people who run them. It’s been the trusted source for HPC news since 1987, serving as the publication of record on the issues, opportunities, challenges, and community developments relevant to the global High Performance Computing space. Our reporting covers the vendors, technologies, users, and the uses of high performance, AI- and data-intensive computing within academia, government, science, and industry. Visit websiteAIwire
AIwire, the successor to the 11-year-old “EnterpriseAI,” continues as the trusted global news site for scientific and technical AI. As the proliferation of artificial intelligence in scientific computing intensifies, our reporting explores use cases illustrating its dramatic impact across scientific and technical disciplines and industries. We cover ground-breaking developments in machine and deep learning, LLM training and inferencing, and the GenAI ecosystem, showcasing how leading organizations and global community initiatives combine HPC, big data, and AI to accelerate the utilization of AI for scientific discovery and innovation. Visit websiteBigDATAwire
BigDATAwire, which spent its first 13 years building a stellar reputation as “Datanami,” covers the tools, technologies, and techniques that unlock value from big data, as well as the people and communities that develop and use them. Today’s data science, advanced analytics, and AI offerings for scientific discovery and the enterprise have evolved quickly, but effective data management remains a bottleneck for many organizations, especially when it comes to ensuring privacy, security, and governance in line with emerging regulations. Both enterprise and the sci-tech segments have many overlapping challenges and use cases. Visit websiteQCwire
HPCwire, TCI Media’s 35+ year-old flagship publication, covers the fastest computers in the world and the people who run them. It’s been the trusted source for HPC news since 1987, serving as the publication of record on the issues, opportunities, challenges, and community developments relevant to the global High Performance Computing space. Our reporting covers the vendors, technologies, users, and the uses of high performance, AI- and data-intensive computing within academia, government, science, and industry. Visit websiteAIMojo
AIMOJO.io kicked off in 2024 with a simple mission: to demystify AI for everyone, from tech-heads to total newbies. Our founders, a mix of industry veterans, data wizards, and AI geeks, saw a problem-AI was exploding, but the info was scattered, jargon-heavy, and, frankly, a bit overwhelming for most. Visit websiteCryptopolitan
We cover crypto markets incessantly. Day and night, we are watching, asking the right questions, reporting the latest findings. We publish reliable, relevant and timely news focusing on the cryptocurrency world, complemented with a dash of AI, and of course gaming – areas already heavily intertwined with crypto. Visit websiteSilicon Valleys Journal
Silicon Valleys Journal covers startups, venture capital, leadership, artificial intelligence (AI), M&A, IPOs, and broader technology trends. Visit websiteWorld Lifestyler
World Lifestyler is a digital lifestyle, art, culture, and travel publication. Visit website
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