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CDAO Chicago
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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2025 Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Shawn Tumanov delved into the evolving role of governance in driving AI/ML innovation. This session explored how governance not only mitigates risks but also empowers organizations to maximize AI/ML's potential.
Key takeaways included:
- Leveraging governance as an enabler and supporter of AI/ML initiatives.
- Utilizing existing governance frameworks to streamline AI/ML development.
- Establishing robust data and AI ethics practices.
- Advocating for AI/ML usage across the organization.
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Who: Shawn Tumanov - Head of Data, Model and AI Governance - GEICO
Title: Accelerating Digital Transformation Through Effective Data Management
When: 2:40 pm, August 13, 2025

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Deepak Konale
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Northern Trust Wealth Management
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Bill Bernabei
Chief Analytics Officer
CBRE
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Patrick Chew
VP AI & Data Science
AIT Worldwide Logistics
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Jeannie Furlan
Vice President, Financial Data Strategy
Mutual of Omaha
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Jing Liu
Executive Director
Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society
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Michael Umlauf
Senior Vice President, Data Science & Analytics
TransUnion
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Madhu Mukherjee
Vice President, Transformation & Data Science
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Jenny Pidej
Senior Data Product Manager, Data & Insights Governance
SEPHORA
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!! "

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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?
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?
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.
Associate Partners
actian
Actian empowers enterprises to confidently manage and govern data at scale. Actian data management and data intelligence solutions help streamline complex data environments and accelerate the delivery of AI-ready data. Designed to be flexible, Actian solutions integrate seamlessly and perform reliably across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments. Learn more about Actian, the data division of HCLSoftware, at com. Visit websiteProfisee
Profisee is how enterprises can finally solve the data quality issues that have been holding back so many strategic initiatives. Everything Profisee does — from product development, sales, marketing, professional services, customer support and more — is focused on helping our customers get through the “brick wall” of bad data with a smarter approach to data management. Visit websiteOfficial Corinium Partner
Ataccama
Accelerate your business with AI and trusted data. Accelerate your organization’s business initiatives with trusted, high-quality, governed data. Visit websitePlatinum Partner
HP
We are a technology company born of the belief that companies should do more than just make a profit. They should make the world a better place.Our efforts in climate action, human rights, and digital equity prove that we are doing everything in our power to make it so. Visit website
Gold Sponsor
DataHub
The DataHub metadata platform gives context for AI to safely manage and use data Visit websiteSilver Sponsors
Neudata
Monetizing your data is not just about selling it – it is about packaging it correctly, aligning with market demand and ensuring compliance.Neudata’s end-to-end data monetization consulting provides the structure, expertise and buyer connections to ensure a successful outcome. Visit website
Savant Labs
Seamlessly connect and pull data from any source with hundreds of connectors. Clean, prep and analyze data with our innovative Gen AI and visual workflow designer. Deliver insights and alerts to hundreds of apps, as well as Slack, MS Teams, Excel, email, databases, and dashboards—on schedule or on-demand. Visit websiteGeneral Assembly
General Assembly (GA) is the leading talent and upskilling community that helps individuals and businesses acquire the real skills required to succeed in an increasingly complex technological era. Founded in 2011 to make tech-centric jobs accessible to anyone and meet the demand of fast-growing tech companies, GA evolved into a center of excellence in training people from all backgrounds to upgrade their practical knowledge of tech skills now required in every company and in any role. With a global presence, hands-on instruction, and a passionate alumni community, GA gives learners 360-degree support as they take the next step in their career journey. As part of the Adecco Group and partner of premier talent solutions provider LHH, GA matches the right talent to business needs. All day, every day: GA puts real skills to work. Visit websitealteryx
Alteryx is a leading data analytics and automation platform that helps financial institutions turn data into fast, trusted insights. With an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface, Alteryx makes it easy for business users to connect data from multiple sources, automate manual processes, and deliver analytics that drive better decisions.
Trusted by 8 of the 10 largest banks, Alteryx helps financial institutions modernize critical workflows that are often built manually in spreadsheets or legacy tools, reducing operational risk and improving governance. Whether you’re preparing regulatory reports, analyzing supplier contracts, detecting fraud, or responding to ESG disclosure requirements, Alteryx enables faster, more accurate, and auditable outcomes.
Built with financial services in mind, Alteryx provides transparency, consistency, and control at every step of the data journey, ensuring teams can move quickly without sacrificing compliance. Alteryx can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment to meet your organization’s infrastructure and security needs.
From audit and compliance to customer insights and operational efficiency, Alteryx delivers enterprise-wide value, helping financial institutions unlock the full potential of their data while meeting the demands of today’s regulatory landscape.
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OneSchema
OneSchema's AI platform cleans your messiest CSV & PDF files. Enterprise teams automate countless hours of manual work with OneSchema. Visit websiteCreatio
Creatio is a global vendor of one platform to automate workflows and CRM with no-code and a maximum degree of freedom. Millions of workflows are launched on our platform daily in 100 countries by thousands of clients. Genuine care for our clients and partners is a defining part of Creatio DNA.
Creatio offerings include a no-code platform (Studio Creatio), CRM applications (marketing, sales and service), industry workflows for 20 verticals and marketplace add-ons. Creatio is recognized as a Leader and Strong Performer in multiple Gartner and Forrester reports. Creatio products receive raving end-user reviews on peer-to-peer portals.
Creatio is headquartered in Boston, MA. We have 700 employees in six offices and a local presence in 14 countries. Creatio has long-lasting relationships with thousands of customers and partners with 700 GSIs and local integrators worldwide.
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Implemify specializes in business process automation and digital transformation. Powered with no-code and low-code solutions from Creatio, we help organizations streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth. Our tailored approach and experienced team ensure rapid deployment and tangible results, taking your business to new heights. Discover more at implemify.com
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Sigma Computing
Sigma is a next-generation analytics and business intelligence platform empowering business users to explore and analyze cloud data with the full power of SQL in a familiar spreadsheet interface.
Sigma is the only BI platform that lets you enter data directly into your analysis, so you can add context to your work and automate actions.
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Deliver true hybridGet more insights and accelerate time to value with a single platform that offers consistent data management, security, and governance across all clouds and on premises.
Govern your data with unified security across all environments.
“Write once, run anywhere” with cloud-native data analytics portability.
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Industry & Media Partners
AI Tools Network
AI Tools Network is an online resource that helps people find the best artificial intelligence tools for their needs. It offers a directory of AI tools in various categories, such as sales, marketing, education, HR and finance. They also provide educational content about AI, such as blog posts and upcoming events. Visit websiteUnite 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
CryptoNewsZ
CryptoNewsZ is a pioneer news media house covering news and events of the crypto space and the indispensable web3 and emerging technologies. Visit websiteThe Coin Republic
Incorporated in 2017 when Bitcoin and the crypto market saw its first ever bull run and came to limelight, The Coin Republic (TCR) has been a witness to the growth of this sector. We strive by the motto, “Of the coin, by the coin and for the coin,” and aim to bring recognition to the technology at large including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Metaverse, DLT and the web3 market. Visit websiteCryptoken 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 websiteDrivePly
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AI Time Journal
We explore how artificial intelligence and exponential technologies bring opportunities for people, organizations, and societies to increase their wealth and health.Our audience is anyone who wants to improve in their career, their business, their investments; who wants to live a healthier, more productive, and fulfilling life; who wants to simplify and improve the education systems of their communities, or who simply want to understand how exponential technologies are changing the world.
We strive to seek improvement constantly: in ourselves, our processes, and our products and we aim to share these improvements with our community.
We publish articles, podcast interviews, and ebooks with insights from industry leaders and experts, and use cases of exponential technologies across multiple fields, including finance, healthcare, and education.
We promote events, initiatives, and organizations with the aim to enable people with the knowledge and the tools to drive change and have an impact on the world.
Our final aim is to contribute to steering the development of AI for the benefit of humanity. Visit website
The 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
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Coin Gabbar
Welcome to CoinGabbar, your ultimate destination for all things cryptocurrency. From real-time updates to expert analysis, we deliver trusted crypto news, blogs, price predictions and insights, helping investors and enthusiasts stay ahead in the dynamic blockchain world. Visit websiteCIO Applications
CIO Applications magazine stands out with its unique approach of learning from industry leaders offering professionals the most comprehensive collection of technology trends. We are determined to propose a myriad of additional services that can improve businesses and help customers deal with issues related to this industry.CIO Applications is enabling the businesses to move a step ahead and guiding them towards adopting the best in technology that can assist them in providing seamless and convenient solutions for enhanced customer experience. Visit website
CIO Review
CIOReview is a leading technology magazine that is at the forefront of guiding enterprises through the continuously varying business environment with information about the solutions and services. The magazine serves as a trustworthy knowledge source as well as a platform for the C-suite executives, industry experts, technology buyers, and other decision-makers to share their valuable insights about new technology trends in the market. Visit websiteBlockDelta
BlockDelta is a team of expert Talent and Innovation Consultants headquartered out of Dubai and we have been servicing the global blockchain sector since early 2017. With circa 40,000 Blockchain/Web3 related candidates on our networks and a workforce which spans across Middle East (Dubai HQ), South Africa (Cape Town), Australasia (Melbourne), Europe (Germany & Ireland) and the US (Austin), we are a 24/7 team. Visit websiteevvnt
Evvnt started out as an event-marketing tool, evolved into event-discovery and has since acquired a ticketing company to deliver Ticketing, Marketing and Event Discovery. Our mission is to be the start point and the final destination for those running and attending events. Visit websiteIndustry Events
Our ecosystem enables the world’s workforce, enterprise and academia to collaborate and access cross-industry events and news focused on solving the world’s most challenging problems to create a better future for our society and planet. Visit websiteAI&ML events
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Datafloq is the leading platform around data and technology insights. In the past years, We have helped clients from around the world reach their goals by directing high-value traffic to your webinar, ebook, event or product. Get in touch how we can help you. Visit websiteNamecoin News
NameCoinNews is a trusted source for the latest news and updates on Namecoin and other cryptocurrencies. The platform provides in-depth analysis, price predictions, and insights into the cryptocurrency market. Whether you're a seasoned trader, blockchain enthusiast, or new to the world of digital currencies, NameCoinNews offers reliable information and actionable insights to help you navigate the dynamic crypto landscape. Visit websiteCryptoMoonPress
CryptoMoonPress delivers a comprehensive blend of breaking news, in depth analysis, and timely market updates across the cryptocurrency ecosystem, covering everything from major coins and ICOs to emerging DApps and blockchain developments. It aims to give readers a bird’s eye view of crypto use cases with an investment perspective, sourcing high quality, unbiased content rapidly from reliable outlets. Geared toward crypto believers, seasoned traders, and newcomers alike, CryptoMoonPress strives to be the go to platform for accurate insights and to foster widespread awareness of blockchain technology. Visit websiteCoinnewsspan
CoinNewsSpan is a crypto‑focused news portal offering fresh, authentic, and unbiased coverage of leading cryptocurrencies, ICOs, blockchain projects, dApps, and related financial news such as price movements, regulatory updates, and reviews of trading tools like bitcoin robots and forex brokers. Its expert editorial team thoroughly vets each article to ensure accuracy and depth, while also simplifying complex industry jargon for beginners. Whether you’re seeking trading tutorials, forward‑looking trend analysis, or daily market briefs, CoinNewsSpan serves both novices and experts with reliable, well‑researched content. Visit websiteTimes of AI
Times of AI is a comprehensive platform dedicated to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. It delivers breaking news, expert insights, and in-depth analysis on AI and emerging technologies. With a strong commitment to accuracy and accessibility, it bridges the gap between complex innovations and everyday understanding. From global trends to exclusive interviews and event coverage, Times of AI empowers professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts to stay informed and ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. Visit websiteTimes of Blockchain
Times Of Blockchain is your go-to hub for the latest news, trends, and insights in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency. The platform covers a wide range of topics, including blockchain technology, NFT news, metaverse developments, and more. Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, tech professional, or simply curious about the future of digital assets, Times Of Blockchain provides comprehensive and up-to-date information to keep you informed and engaged. Visit websiteCapitalBay News
CapitalBay News is a dynamic digital news platform that delivers the latest headlines across a wide range of categories including finance, cryptocurrency, gambling, health & medical, entertainment, security, and world events. It features timely updates on market trends, blockchain innovations, betting insights, and global happenings. The site also hosts reviews, editorial content, and coverage of major tech and crypto events. Visit websiteIoT GN
IoT Global Network is a comprehensive information portal for anyone working with or interested in the Internet of Things — from decision-makers and technology strategists to implementers across industry and public services: consumer, energy, finance, healthcare, security, transportation and more.The platform provides powerful search tools and an extensive directory of companies, products and services to support business-case development, supplier selection, and technology assessment — including for IoT / M2M projects.
In addition, IoT Global Network offers timely insights into technological, economic, and societal trends in the IoT space, drawing on expert commentary, case studies, and analysis from around the world.
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TechLed
TechLed is a new multiverse of sector-specific channels exploring how connectivity, AI, cloud, edge computing, and automation are transforming industries. Each channel delivers incisive journalism, expert analysis, and real-world insights to help tech leaders cut through the hype and harness innovation. Backed by 25+ years of experience in networks, telecoms, and IoT, the TechLed team brings clarity and actionable content on the technologies driving digital transformation and new business models.
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Visit websiteWomen in Research
We work to advance the contributions and voice of women in data, insights, and research roles, both for themselves and for the greater good of their industry. Visit websiteFinancial Services Review
The Financial Services Industry provides solutions and services to consumers and corporations. Extensively consisting of retail, commercial, and investment banking, insurance, brokerage, wealth management, mutual funds, and private equity, a strong and robust financial services industry provides underpinning for success for the rest of the economy for any country or region. Visit website
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