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JOIN US  August 11-12, 2026 | Hilton DoubleTree Chicago

CDAO Chicago

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Driving Innovation Through Data and Analytics Excellence

Returning for its ninth year, CDAO Chicago 2026 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 2026 offers unparalleled opportunities to gain actionable insights and expand your network with data leaders from various sectors.

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Driving Innovation Through Data and Analytics Excellence

2026 Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKER

Jimmy Kozlow, Chief Data Officer at Northern Trust, will take the stage to share forward-looking insights on the pivotal decisions, risks, and priorities that shape successful data and AI initiatives. This keynote will offer a rare opportunity to learn from real-world experiences—highlighting what leaders might do differently and how those lessons can guide smarter strategies moving forward.

Key themes will include:
- Reflecting on critical decisions and how alternative approaches could drive better outcomes.
- Identifying early signals and risks that are often underestimated.
- Prioritizing the most impactful actions within the first 90 days of an initiative.
- Gaining practical advice for executives navigating similar challenges in today’s evolving data and AI landscape.

Join the session
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

Jimmy Kozlow
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Madhu Mukherjee

Vice President of 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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Smaran Mandala

 Senior Director, Analytics and Innovation Partner
JLL

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Ravi Salavi

Vice President, Data Analytics Strategy & Capabilities
Trustage

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Menaka Nagarajan

Vice President, Business Analytics
Health Network One

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Ivan Fastishevskiy

Global Vice President, Strategic Reinvention Office
Mars Veterinary Health

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Mir Ali

Senior Director,  Head of Enterprise Data & AI Platforms
The Hershey Company

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Narayanan Krishnan

Vice President, Digital and Data Technologies
Athletico

What's being said about us?

“The event was amazing and one of the best of all the conferences I have attended. Thanks for the great job you did!! "

bell + howell

Vice President, Data & Analytics

Our key themes for 2026

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?

Why attend?

Join us at CDAO Chicago 2026 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?

Who will be there?

CDAO Chicago 2026 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.

Our Sponsors

Corinium Partner

Silver Sponsors

Exhibitor

Industry & Media Partners

Paola Leites de Moraes

How can we help?

We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Paola Leites de Moraes
Conference Director

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