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Debra Logan
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Building Data and Analytics Skills
- Data, Analytics and AI Literacy
- Roles and Organization Structure
- Ready Your Data for AI
- Overall Data and Analytics Strategy
Speaker Bio
Debra Logan is a VP and Gartner Fellow in Gartner Research. Ms. Logan covers strategic topics in the Data and Analytics IT Leaders team. She also covers all aspects of the Office of the Chief Data Officer and other new and emerging information focused roles. Ms. Logan does research on change and change management, data driven culture change, leadership development & career coaching.
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Sessions
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.
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Monday, 28 April, 2025 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.
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Tuesday, 29 April, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM BRT
How the CDAO and Data Office Can Move Into Positions of Power
Debra Logan,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Many CDAO were technical practitioners first but success as a CDAO requires an enhanced skill set of an elite executive. Many data functions operate as data order takers and service providers for their organization, restricting their influence and impact. This session examines the ways in which the CDAO and the data functions can elevate themselves into positions of power and influence.
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Tuesday, 29 April, 2025 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM BRT
The Future of the CDAO in the Age of AI
Debra Logan,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
When an organization’s thoughts turn to AI, the CDAO’s name should be one of the first they think of. The CDAO must have a leading voice in their organization’s AI conversation. This session discusses techniques for the CDAO to take this position including real-world examples of success.
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