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Washington, DC CDAO Executive Summit
June 18, 2025 | Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd
June 18, 2025
Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Washington, DC'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:
Connecting Data, Analytics and AI initiatives to Measurable Business Outcomes
Transforming Data Governance to support and scale advanced Analytics
Maturing D&A Culture with Data Democratization and Self-Service Analytics
Washington, DC 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
Aravind Jagannathan
Freddie Mac
VP, Single-Family Chief Data Officer
Peter Maynard
Guardian Life Insurance
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
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 Washington, DC 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
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Data Governance — Modernizing Your Framework
Positioning data governance as enablement rather than restrictive is a tactic more data and analytics leaders are taking to gain buy-in. But as the digital enterprise rapidly evolves, governance frameworks must modernize, maturing to address trust, risk and ethics.
Join this session as CDOs discuss:
- Understanding the baseline for effective governance
- Identifying common pitfalls or challenges within your policies and teams
- Outlining a path to ensure framework scalability
The AI Revolution Won’t Wait — Adapt Before it’s Too Late
Generative and traditional AI are no longer emerging technologies – their impact is already unfolding and here to stay. How can CDAOs navigate this evolving landscape, meet new demands and gain stakeholder support to shape company culture?
Join this session to discuss:
- Understanding and responding to leaders’ needs
- Defining key skills for generative AI roles
- Creating a sense of urgency to drive stakeholder action
Breakout Session
Transforming Organizations with Effective Data Governance
Over the past three years, Ken Pfeil and Marcus Thornton have shifted their data governance to a service delivery model, improving data quality and compliance. Their experience and achievements now serve as a roadmap for other agencies seeking to enhance governance, drive business outcomes and cultivate cultural change.
Join this session as Ken & Marcus discuss:
- Transforming your organization with effective D&A governance
- Increasing data literacy with proven strategies
- Innovating while staying aligned with mission-critical priorities
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Location
Venue & Accommodation
Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd
MORE INFORMATION
Parking and Arrival Notes:
Metro: Venue is located 2 blocks from Rosslyn Station.
Parking is available in the 1800 N. Lynn Street garage daily between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Parking is $8.00 for a half day, $17.00 for a full day. To enter the main lobby from the parking garage, follow the GREY SIGNS to "OFFICE LOBBY". Take the elevator to the lobby (L) and check in at the welcome desk.
Street Entry: The entrance of the building is between N Lynn St and N Moore St. Enter through the main lobby of Central Place Tower on 1201 Wilson Blvd.
Hotels Nearby
Hyatt Centric Arlington
Address: 1325 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
Distance from Venue: 400 feet away
Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Rosslyn
Address: 1652 N Oak St, Arlington VA 22209
Distance from Venue: 0.2 mi
Le Meridian Arlington
Address: 1121 19th St N, Arlington, VA 22209
Distance from Venue: .2 mi
Homewood Suites by Hilton Arlington Rosslyn Key Bridge
Address: 1900 N Quinn St, Arlington, VA 22209
Distance from Venue: 0.4 mi
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