The CDAO Circle Program

The Chief Data & Analytics Officer Circle Program

Designed specifically for chief data and analytics officers (CDAOs), the CDAO Circle offers a curated executive experience featuring actionable, objective insight to help you accelerate your data and analytics (D&A) strategy and operating model to increase business value.

Over the course of the three-day conference, you gain access to presentations, discussions and networking opportunities. This year’s program is focused on increasing your influence through your teams, executive peers and across your organization.

Make sure you don’t miss out on the unparalleled power of in-person Gartner conferences; seats for the CDAO Circle sessions are limited and fill up quickly. Learn more about how Gartner supports CDAOs.

Exclusive Opportunity for Chief Data & Analytics Officers

Designed specifically for chief data officers (CDOs) and chief analytics officers (CAOs), the CDAO Circle offers a curated executive experience, delivering presentations, discussions and networking opportunities throughout the conference. We recommend applying for this program when you register for the conference as seats for CDAO Circle sessions are limited and fill up quickly.
  • How to Apply
  • What's Included
  • CDAO Circle Sessions
How to Apply

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate:

1. Enterprisewide CDO or CAO, or

2. Business unit or regional CDO or CAO responsible for:

  • Private sector: $250 million+ in revenue
  • Public sector: 1,000+ employees

Qualifying CDOs and CAOs from a data and analytics vendor or consultancy must be involved exclusively in their organization’s internal IT.
What's Included
  • The opportunity to network and connect with a community of CDOs and CAOs 
  • Exclusive interactive sessions focused on the most pressing priorities of CDOs and CAOs
  • CDAO lunches, featuring keynote presentations from visionaries and industry leaders 
  • Priority access to book interactive sessions and one-on-one meeting(s) with a Gartner expert
  • Early access to keynotes throughout the conference (seating is not reserved and is on a first-come, first-served basis)
CDAO Circle Sessions

Below is the list of sessions for 2025:

  • Leadership Exchange: State of D&A in 2025
  • Leadership Exchange: Influencer and Storeytelling for High-Impact Investments
  • Leadership Exchange: Adapting to Thrive - Creating the Next Generation of D&A Delivery Models
  • Leadership Exchhange: How to Build a Strong D&A Brand
  • Multigroup Roundtable: Responsible AI Discussion Club
  • Multigroup Roundtable: Evolution of the CDAO Role
  • Multigroup Roundtable: AI-Ready Opreations - Building and Transforming the D&A Function 

View the full agenda now.