IN-PERSON

Toronto CDAO Community
Executive Summit

December 4, 2025 | Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

December 4, 2025
Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

APPLY TO PARTICIPATE

Collaborate with your peers

Get together with Toronto's top CDAOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today:

Scaling AI and Establishing Value

Developing a Data-Driven Culture From the Top

Ensuring Trust and Reliability in Data for AI Initiatives

Toronto CDAO Governing Body


The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Allie Grassie

Canadian Red Cross
Lead, Digital and Data Transformation Execution

Joe Greenwood

Mastercard
Vice President, AI & Data Growth

Della Shea

CIBC
Head of Operational Risk, Data, AI and Advanced Technologies

Aida Tahiri

Mattamy Homes Limited
VP of Finance, Planning, Data, and Analytics

Eugene Wen

Manulife
VP & Global Chief Data Scientist

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CDAO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Toronto CDAO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

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

Agenda


Coming Soon

The CDAO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CDAOs, For CDAOs™, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.

Scaling AI and Establishing Value

CDAOs are shifting their focus from small-scale AI use cases to implementing solutions that deliver value across the entire enterprise. By strategically aligning AI solutions with core business objectives, CDAOs can establish ROI, improve operational efficiencies, foster innovation, and achieve measurable results.

Developing a Data-Driven Culture From the Top

Effectively managing the human and cultural aspects of technology transformation is a crucial, yet often underestimated, component in delivery of  D&A initiatives. Leading CDAOs are prioritizing the development of leadership skills, talent management, and strengthening trusted relationships with executive peers to ensure their initiatives are utilized and impactful.

Ensuring Trust and Reliability in Data for AI Initiatives

Trust and reliability in data are fundamental to the success of AI and D&A initiatives. CDAOs must establish strong data governance and quality practices to instill confidence in data assets. By ensuring data integrity and trustworthiness, CDAOs boost the adoption of AI technologies, driving innovation and growth in an increasingly data-centric environment.

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering


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For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Latasha Dorsey

Community Program Manager

latasha.dorsey@gartner.com