
DACH CDAO Town Hall
1 April 2025 | 09:00 CEST
1 April 2025 | 09:00 CEST
CDAOs Leading the Charge — Building and Scaling Data, Analytics, and AI Foundations
Connect with peers in the DACH CDAO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for data leaders.
Join fellow CDAOs in the DACH community to discuss:
Build AI-friendly data spaces to boost collaboration and nurture a flexible, data-driven culture
Using AI for better decisions, efficiency, and tackling investment issues
Align AI strategies with C-suite for long-term, impactful success through collaboration
Discussion Leaders
Members of the DACH CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Alex Zschaler
Fivetran
RVP DACH & CEE
Moderator

Jan Hesse
DB Schenker
Head of Technology and Data for Europe
Panelist

Tim Enger
Banco Santander
Chief Data Officer - Head of Data & Analytics
Panelist

Olaf Maecker
Metro AG
CDO
Panelist
Agenda
1 April 2025
09:00 - 10:00 CEST
CDAOs Leading the Charge — Building and Scaling Data, Analytics, and AI Foundations
Hosted by Fivetran
In today's AI-driven world, Chief Data & Analytics Officers are instrumental in driving the success of AI initiatives. Establishing strong data, analytics, and AI foundations is essential for transformative outcomes, with CDAOs playing a crucial role in building these foundations, fostering innovation, and delivering strategic insights.
Join this town hall to:
- Discover strategies for creating AI-supportive data ecosystems that enhance collaboration and foster an adaptable, data-driven culture that embraces AI
- Learn how CDAOs can integrate AI tools to improve decision-making and efficiency while addressing business value and investment challenges
- Explore collaboration and influence within the C-suite to align AI strategies with long-term goals for impactful, strategic success
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