CDO Magazine Summit Draws Global Data & Analytics Experts to Cincinnati
The annual CDO Magazine Summit gathered a standing room only crowd of leading global data and analytics executives in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 12. It was the opening event in CDO Magazine’s Data & Security Week North America that includes the Data & Security Boardroom Event on September 13, and the Cybersecurity Midwest Summit on September 14.
Steve Wanamaker, CDO Magazine CEO says, “We're thrilled to have senior data executives from North America as well as around the globe participate in our Summit. It's a great opportunity to get the world's leading thought leaders together to discuss the most disruptive technologies facing the enterprise today.”
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The one-day CDO Magazine Summit is designed to champion CDOs and senior data & analytics executives from enterprise and mid-market companies and organizations. The summit featured more than 100 industry experts speaking in 30 breakout sessions and three keynote presentations, making it a hallmark event for data thought leadership. The CDO Magazine Data & Security Week North America events are produced by CDO Magazine.
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“The main idea behind this conference and my participation in it is to learn from my peers, see what the trends are in the industry, and share ideas on how this role of a Chief Data Officer is evolving – especially in this interesting era that all of us are part of,” says Ido Biger, Delek Holdings EVP, Chief Information & Data Officer.
More than 500 participants engaged with panel speakers who offered unique insights from their diverse experience across a range of industries including financial services, insurance, education, government, healthcare, and supply chain. Topics included generative AI and its impact on the enterprise, the transformation of the CDO and data leader roles, data enablement approach to data governance, data democratization, leveraging data mesh and data fabric, data privacy, and data ROI.
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“It's inspiring to witness data leaders’ cautious optimism about the future of data utilization. Their forward-thinking approach to data management is remarkable, and their prioritization of the work is impressive. It's clear that they are not just embracing data but also enabling businesses to thrive,” says Krishna Valluru, Fidelity Investments Vice President of Advanced Strategies.
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“The CDO Magazine Summit was by far the best conference I've been to all year,” affirms Iwao Fusillo, Pepsico eCommerce Data & Analytics Chief. Fusillo’s takeaways were:
Data Democratization: data mesh and data fabric “sounds simple but is hard.” Several great examples of how to implement in ways that make sense for your organization.
Self-Service Analytics: enabling analytics across the enterprise with solid data foundations coupled with the right tools for analytic discovery generates enormous payoffs!
Driving Business Impact: data councils, shared KPIs and goals, and being the translator from data to business vernacular were cited as must-haves.”
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Tony Williams, Amerant Bank VP, Head of Data & Analytics, says, “My key takeaways from the CDO Magazine Summit on the topics of AI and data literacy, AI security, protecting and governing data, and the use of AI were phenomenal.”
Sreeram Potukuchi, Republic Services Director, Enterprise Data, values “learning from other's experiences, use cases and best practices.” He adds, “This is a vibrant community of data professionals who strive for excellence every day. The impact is immeasurable – the friendships, shared goals, common learnings, and enriching conversations around data topics.”
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The summit concluded with Eileen Vidrine, Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer at the U.S. Department of the Air Force, receiving the 2023 CDO Magazine Global Executive of the Year award for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence. She thanked everyone in the community for their support and especially called out her extraordinary team, the “deep bench” she says she has been building.
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Vijay Yadav, Merck Director, Quantitative Science, Digital, Data & Analytics, describes, "The CDO Magazine Summit 2023 was an incredible gathering of some of the most experienced data and analytics leaders from around the world. It provided a unique platform to harness collective expertise and insights. The depth and breadth of knowledge shared were exceptional, and I left with a wealth of valuable information and connections. This event truly exemplified the power of community in the data and analytics field."
The CDO Magazine Summit was sponsored by more than 30 leading data solution providers:
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