Southern California CDAO Executive Summit

Join us for food, drinks and networking the evening before the summit. This will be held at the newly renovated Marriott Long Beach Downtown with fun games like giant jenga and connect 4. 

While being "data-driven" is often set as an organizational objective, data leaders should continue to focus on the broader impact and business outcomes of their data democratization strategy. Zoher Karu, CDAO at Blue Shield California, shares how he has shifted his team’s mindset to being true business enablers as they navigate empowering the business through data.

Join this session to hear about:

• Creating cultural change through data 
• Measuring the success of self-service initiatives
• Pursuing organizational change connected to business strategy

CDAOs face the critical task of ensuring data's trust and reliability —essential for informed decision-making and strategic advantage. Aligning data strategies with business objectives ensures compliance but also positions data as a pivotal force for competitive differentiation.

Join this fireside chat to hear about:

• Establishing robust governance for data trust-building
• Adopting technology to ensure data quality
• Fostering organizational culture for data literacy

CDAOs are at an inflection point with a critical role in preparing organizations for AI. At the same time, they are tasked with navigating enterprise change, delivering business value, executing effectively and elevating their C-Suite influence. With so much at stake — what does this mean for current CDAOs and the future of the role?

This session will explore:

• Critical skills needed from CDAOs in the moment
• Approaching D&A strategy with a business lens first
• Steps CDAOs can take now to lead into the future

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Casey Tomooka at Casey.Tomooka@evanta.com

With the rapid evolution of AI technologies, the law and ethical standards governing their development has slowly been trying to keep up. In response, data leaders must ensure AI development and use doesn’t compromise on remaining trustworthy

Join this session to discuss:

• Balancing ethical considerations with creating efficiencies through AI
• Implementing effective AI policies and procedures
• Fostering collaboration amongst stakeholders involved in AI strategy

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Casey Tomooka at Casey.Tomooka@evanta.com

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

AI has joined the team, especially in IT, but what does this mean for the future workforce? CIOs must develop strategies to create a blended workforce that embraces AI and nontraditional talent sources instead of relying primarily on full-time employees. 

Join this session to learn about:

• Equipping the organization with the capabilities needed to embrace AI
• Exploring unconventional talent sources and solutions
• Enabling human workers to work successfully with and alongside machines

Aligning data strategy to business strategy is a critical imperative for CDAOs. To do this effectively, data leaders must measure and communicate the impact of their data and analytics initiatives — integrating the value into the fabric of the organization.

Join this session to discuss:

• Demonstrating ROI of D&A initiatives to critical stakeholders
• Communicating the value of data practices across the organization
• Storytelling to connect business problems and data solutions

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Casey Tomooka at Casey.Tomooka@evanta.com

Machine learning's pivotal role in enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency continues to drive significant business investment. As the landscape evolves, the focus for leaders is increasingly on ethical integration and strategic innovation to maintain a competitive edge in their industries.

Join this session to discuss:

• Maximizing decision making with predictive analytics
• Enhancing efficiency through automation
• Addressing challenges in data privacy and bias

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CDAOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: Casey Tomooka at Casey.Tomooka@evanta.com

As the hype around Generative AI continues to build, doing nothing is no longer an option. Wherever you are in your journey, analyzing both opportunities and risks is essential. Sam Hamilton, Head of Data & AI at Visa, will share his approach to data use in the new generation of AI — highlighting why data is paramount to unlocking AI potential and how responsible data use is more critical than ever.

Join this session to learn about:

• Accelerating opportunities with GenAI
• Preparing your organization for GenAI risks
• Implementing responsible AI with transparency