Toronto CDAO Community
Town Hall
February 12, 2025 | 1:00pm EST
February 12, 2025
1:00pm EST
Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success
Participate with your CDAO peers in the Toronto community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for data leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Toronto community to discuss:
Generating ROI and align AI initiatives with business outcomes
Balancing innovation with ethics and risk
Implementing a solid data governance foundation to leverage AI adoption
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Toronto CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Paul Pallath
Searce
VP Applied AI
Moderator
Glenn Waine
TransUnion
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Discussion Leader
Alex Tait
BMO
US CDAO
Discussion Leader
Dr. Shweta Shah
Sun Life
Chief Data Architect - Global
Discussion Leader
Kiren Handa
University of Toronto
Executive Director, Institutional Research and Data Governance
Discussion Leader
Daniel Liu
TMX Group Ltd
Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management
Discussion Leader
Viola Dessanti
TSSA
Data Management & Strategic Analytics Director
Discussion Leader
Nitin Mathur
Definity Financial
AVP, Data Platform & Cloud Engineering
Discussion Leader
Agenda
February 12, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success
Hosted by Searce
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, driving innovation and redefining competitive landscapes. However, while the potential of AI is vast, its progress is often hindered by significant challenges. These include evolving regulatory frameworks, ethical dilemmas, data readiness and the operational complexities of scaling AI initiatives.
Join this interactive town hall to explore how to:
- Generate ROI and align AI initiatives with business outcomes
- Balance innovation with ethics and risk
- Implement a solid data governance foundation to leverage AI adoption
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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