The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CDAOs and their teams.
The 2026 agenda will deliver the latest technology, strategy and leadership insights most critical to CDAOs and their teams.
Track A. Leadership
A track designed for CDAOs and Data, Analytics and AI Leaders tasked with delivering business value through data, analytics & AI. These leaders delivery value and mature a data-driven culture by building trust and managing data while evolving technology capabilities.
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Strategy and operating models
Delivering business value
Talent development
Building a data-driven culture
Evolving technology capabilities
Track B. Artificial Intelligence
This track covers everything you need to be successful with AI including: AI strategy, responsible AI, risk and governance, generative AI, LLMs, retrieval augmented generation, prompt engineering, data science, ML, and scalability. A track designed for leaders responsible for AI, as well as AI experts, Architects and Engineers.
Hot Topics:
AI strategy
AI Agents (and Agentic AI)
Cost Management
Responsible AI
AI Risk & Governance
Track C. Analytics
This track covers everything you need to be successful with analytics and business intelligence including: self-service analytics, hard resets to drive modernization, the adoption and impact of generative AI, ecosystems, composability, natural language query, modern dashboarding, data storytelling and decision intelligence. This track is designed for ABI leaders and practitioners including business analysts, analytics developers, analytics architects, and engineers.
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Self-service analytics
Agentic Analytics
Track D. Data Management
This track covers everything you need to be successful with data management including data fabric, data products; data observability, cost optimization, scalability, resilience and reliability of data management architectures.
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Track E. D&A Governance
A track designed for D&A leaders responsible for governance as well as those who take on governance roles like stewardship.
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Track F: CDAO Circle Program
The CDAO Circle is an exclusive experience designed for both new-to-role and experienced CDAOs to elevate their performance and brand.
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Spotlight Track: AI Leadership
This track is designed for AI Leaders tasked to building a world-class AI strategy and organization. It covers AI use cases, developing robust AI systems and delivery models, including Agentic AI, while ensuring safe and scalable operations, through strong AI governance.
Spotlight Track: Executive Toolkit
These sessions are focused on helping you leverage Gartner’s tools as you plan and execute your D&A strategy. These sessions will help you craft concrete materials you can take back to your organization.