Enterprise Insider is proud to announce its Media Partnership with CDAO Chicago 2026, taking place 11–12 August 2026 in Chicago, IL — the premier event for America’s top data and analytics leaders, now returning for its ninth year.
Organized by Corinium Global Intelligence, CDAO Chicago brings together Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Heads of AI, and senior data leaders to share strategies for leveraging data to drive decision-making, foster innovation, and unlock business growth. With confirmed speakers including Jimmy Kozlow (Chief Data Officer, Northern Trust), Ramendra Singh (Chief Data Officer, Horizon Commerce), and Kyongche Kang (Chief Data Officer, U.S. Army Reserve), the event prioritizes practical, peer-led discussions over vendor pitches.
Enterprise Insider will provide dedicated coverage of the conference, giving our readers direct insight into how senior data leaders are translating data strategy into measurable AI and business impact.
About the Conference
Structured as a two-day event featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and networking sessions, the 2026 program will explore the priorities shaping enterprise data and AI leadership, including:
- AI Agents in Data & Analytics — Integrating AI agents as true teammates within D&A teams and evolving operating models to match
- Aligning AI with Business Outcomes — Connecting data and analytics initiatives to measurable enterprise results
- Data Governance & Compliance — Ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and data quality across industries
- Advanced Analytics & Forecasting — Optimizing operations and driving strategic outcomes through data-driven decision-making
- AI Ethics & Responsible Deployment — Balancing innovation with ethical considerations in enterprise AI adoption
- Building Data-Driven Culture — Structuring teams and change management approaches that support long-term AI maturity
The conference emphasizes measurable outcomes over theoretical frameworks, with case studies and peer-led discussions on building data platforms for AI, managing data privacy in regulated environments, and aligning analytics teams with business objectives.
What Enterprise Insider Will Cover
As Media Partner, Enterprise Insider will deliver:
- Exclusive interviews with Chief Data Officers and senior analytics leaders across industries
- Real-time reporting from keynote sessions and panel discussions
- In-depth analysis of AI governance, data culture, and enterprise analytics trends
- Behind-the-scenes access to the strategies driving data-driven transformation across America’s leading organizations
Why It Matters
As organizations move beyond pilot projects into production-grade AI systems, the decisions made by Chief Data and Analytics Officers on governance, talent, and infrastructure will define whether AI investments deliver real ROI. CDAO Chicago is where the industry’s senior data leaders compare notes on what’s actually working — and Enterprise Insider is proud to bring these conversations directly to our readers.
Event details: 📍 Chicago, IL 🗓️ 11–12 August 2026 🌐 CDAO Chicago official site
Stay tuned to Enterprise Insider for full coverage leading up to, during, and after the conference.
Enterprise Insider is a proud Media Partner of CDAO Chicago 2026.