Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
CDAO Communities
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With 13 communities across the globe, serving over 1,700 CDAOs, Evanta’s powerful network of data and analytics executives brings together CDAOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CDAOs from the world's leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of data and analytics today.
Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
CDAOs in the community
Ramnik Bajaj
USAA
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Adam Fox
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
Head of Data
Scott Hallworth
HP Inc.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Mano Mannoochahr
Travelers
SVP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Jodi Morton
KPMG
Global and U.S. Chief Data Officer
Arun Narayanan
Renewable Energy Group
Chief Digital Officer
Prasannal Nithyanandam
Volkswagen Group of America
Head of Data and Advanced Analytics
Usman Quddoos
DIRECTV
CDO
Alex Tait
Bank of Montreal
US Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.
- Revising D&A strategy with a focus on generative AI
- Enabling a culture of data fluency through psychological safety
- Modernizing data governance with evolving business objectives
Programs
IN-PERSON
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program. View what to
expect.
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
- In-person program in your area
IN-PERSON
Inner Circle
Connect with other CDAOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting. View what to
expect.
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated discussions on key topics
- Networking over dinner and drinks
- Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
VIRTUAL
Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CDAOs. View what to
expect.
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion
VIRTUAL
Peer Roundtable
Join a small group of peers for an interactive conversation around a hot topic or priority. View what to
expect.
What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:
- Intimate and interactive discussion
- Framed around a hot topic or priority
- One-hour, virtual conversation
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Evanta facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Discover why executives join a community
Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.
“In the past couple of months, Houston virtual CDAO events have been a fantastic source of communication and networking with peers. Covid-19 has thrown us a lot of social challenges, but thanks to Evanta and their conscientious efforts, virtual boardrooms and roundtables are here to stay.”
DR. ASHWANI DEV, DIGITAL AND DATA SCIENCE OFFICER
HALLIBURTON
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