All 2025 Conference Sessions

Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2025 dove deep into key topics for data, analytics and AI leaders around data strategy, data governance, AI and more.

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Gartner Keynote: Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journeys

Speakers:

  • Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner
  • Debra Logan, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner

Key take-aways

  • Trust = value
    • Esablish trust models.
    • Monetize productivity improvements.
    • Communicate value of data and analytics .
  • Adaptibility = scale
    • Create a modular and open architecture.
    • Make data AI-ready and resuable.
    • Explore AI agents.
  • People = transform
    • Establish repeatable habits.
    • Embrace new roles and skills.
    • Collaborate with other teams.

So You Want To Be a Great CDAO and Leader?

Speaker:

  • Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner

Key takeaways

  • Assess the match between your data-driven ambition and that of the organization; the level of skill required, and empowerment afforded in achieving their ambition.
  • CDAOs who display the behaviors/traits of a seasoned executive are more successful than those who still think of themselves as just a team/project/program leader
  • CDAOs who base their D&A strategies on corporate strategies and visions are more successful than those CDAOs who are disconnected from corporate strategy.

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      Monday, 28 April, 2025

      09:30 AM - 10:15 AM BRT

      Gartner Opening Keynote: Scale Data and Analytics on Your AI Journeys
      Jorg Heizenberg, VP Analyst, Gartner
      Debra Logan, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
      With high D&A ambitions and AI pilots becoming increasingly ubiquitous, focus is shifting toward consistent execution. We will share how to continue innovating and experimenting while scaling success. In this keynote, Gartner’s perspective will guide you on preparing for the expected and adapting to the unexpected. Learn to enhance your D&A and AI capabilities on the path to success. ... Show More Show Less

      05:15 PM - 06:00 PM BRT

      Gartner Keynote: Top Trends in Data and Analytics 2025
      Debra Logan, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
      AI is having a huge impact, but is not the only thing with societal, technological, and organizational implications driving change in data and analytics. We examine trends in areas such as complexity, trust, and empowerment facing leaders and teams as they make decisions in all aspects of their bet-the-business D&A strategy. ... Show More Show Less
      Tuesday, 29 April, 2025

      09:00 AM - 09:45 AM BRT

      Guest Keynote: Flying High - Inspirations in Leadership, Risk Management, Innovation, and High Performance from Aviation
      Lito Sousa, Creator of Aviões e Músicas and Founder of the Lito Aviation Academy,
      Lito Sousa, a renowned aviation expert and leading digital influencer on this topic in Brazil with his channel Aviões e Músicas, highlights strategies in leadership, people and process management, teamwork, and risk management in the aviation sector, and how to use them as inspiration to achieve high performance and apply the principles of commercial aviation to organizations in all sectors. Additionally, Lito explores how technologies such as Artificial Intelligence are transforming aviation, from optimizing operations to enhancing safety and efficiency. Discover valuable insights on how to lead effectively and innovate in a highly dynamic and challenging environment. This is a unique opportunity to learn and apply this knowledge to take your professional journey to new heights. Aviation Greetings! ... Show More Show Less

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      Data and AI Director, Microsoft

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