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CDAO FALL 2026

ur flagship end-of-year event where the global data and analytics community converges to share insights, celebrate progress, and plan for what’s next.

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53Voices

0Underwriters

0Exhibitors

7On the bill · sessions

53Companies · in total

§I

The Voices

Programmed at CDAO, in alphabetical order.

Alex Golbin

Chief Technology Officer · Hudson Bay Capital

Ali Keshavarz

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Aetna, a CVS Health Company

Anusha Dandapani

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · UNICC

Armin Mahmutefendic

Chief Technology Officer · Madison International Realty

Bhagyesh Phanse

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Starbucks

Bill Podborny

Chief Information Security Officer · Constellation Brands

Bob Darin

Chief Data Officer · CVS Health

Chandra Donelson

Chief Data Officer · U.S. Space Force

Chris Bennett

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Vanguard

Christopher Hutchins

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Lifepoint Health

Colin Coleman

Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Equifax

Deb Schwartz

Chief Data Officer · MetLife

Diana Schildhouse

Chief Analytics & Insights Officer · Colgate-Palmolive Company

Ed Dobbles

Chief Analytics Officer · Diageo

Edgar Zalite

Chief Data Architect · Deutsche Bank

Frank Burke

Chief Data Officer · Citigroup

Ganesh Sivakumar

Global Chief Data & Analytics Officer · Mead Johnson

Jason Gislason

Chief Digital Officer · Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

Jim Scholefield

Chief Technology Officer · Marriott International

Jim Tyo

Chief Data Officer · Nationwide

Lihua Yu

Chief Data Officer · FogPharma

Linda Hermer

Chief Data Scientist · AMMON Labs

— and 31 more, by name unsung —

§III

The Programme

Selected from 7 sessions on the bill.

Day 1
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a catch-phrase anymore. It’s here to stay and we better be ready
Investing in AI talent, infrastructure, and capabilities, and developing strategies to leverage AI for competitive advantage and business growth - Understanding the potential AI ha…
Day 1
Future Proofing Compliance for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
For financial institutions, staying compliant isn't just about adhering to rules—it's about navigating with foresight and agility in the complex landscape of regulatory requirement…
Day 2
CDO Data & Real-Time data strategies to combat Artificial Intelligence(AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
In the era of AI and ML models, importance of real-time data consumption & movement is evolving each minute- what strategies are CDOs adapting to keep up? - Data strategies & gover…
Day 2
Enhancing Customer Experience Using LLMs
Applied patterns using LLM to create personalized customer experience - AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants for improved customer service
Day 2
Unlocking Trust in Data for Effective Risk Management in Fraud Detection with AI
In today's fast-paced financial landscape, reliable data is the backbone of informed decision-making, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way financial institut…
Insurance
AI-Powered Underwriting: From Risk to Reward
How insurers are leveraging AI to improve underwriting accuracy, efficiency, and speed. - Case studies of AI implementation reducing costs and improving risk assessment.
Insurance
Unlocking the Power of Unstructured Data for Innovation in Insurance
The transformative role of unstructured data and AI in driving innovation across the insurance industry - How these advancements create new opportunities for competitive advantage …

Intermission

Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 53 companies, parsed from the program.

“53 companies in attendance.”

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

№ 01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House

0All threespeak · spons · exh

0Sponsoringsponsor only

0Exhibitingexhibitor only

53Speakingspeaker only

№ 02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

100% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

C-suite53100%

Of 53 on the bill · classified by free-text title

№ 03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room

№ 04Fig. 04 — By Tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this convocation.

CDAO FALL 2026

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a catch-phrase anymore. It’s here to stay and we better be ready

Future Proofing Compliance for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance

CDO Data & Real-Time data strategies to combat Artificial Intelligence(AI) & Machine Learning (ML)

Enhancing Customer Experience Using LLMs

Unlocking Trust in Data for Effective Risk Management in Fraud Detection with AI

AI-Powered Underwriting: From Risk to Reward

Unlocking the Power of Unstructured Data for Innovation in Insurance

“53 companies in attendance.”