Houston CDAO Executive Summit

Join us for an informal networking break exclusively for women in CDAO leadership and their allies. Connect and build relationships with like-minded leaders in the Houston Greater Area who are making an impact in their organizations and communities. Come prepared to share ideas, inspire and be inspired and forge new connections that can help empower each other to achieve your goals and broaden your perspectives.

This session is aimed at, but not limited to women who are leading the D&A function at their organizations (CDAO or equivalent). Seating priority is given to women in D&A leadership roles (CDAO/equivalent and direct reports to the CDAO/equivalent).

Generative AI rapidly emerged from obscurity in late 2022, captivating not only the AI and data science communities but also the wider public. Amidst sensationalism and misinformation, this presentation aims to offer a balanced perspective on generative AI, clarifying its true nature, strengths and challenges. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of its potential impact on our world and practical applications for both personal and professional endeavors.

Join Bill Franks as he explores how to:

• Discern real potential amid generative AI buzz
• Plan the strategic role of AI within your organization
• Apply generative AI for tangible benefit

As the architects of data-driven transformation, CDAOs face a monumental challenge: scaling their data and analytics journey across the enterprise. This formidable task demands strategic investments in scalable technology infrastructure, a workforce equipped with data literacy, and a collaborative ethos that ensures data-driven insights propel the entire organization toward unprecedented growth and innovation.

Join CDAOs as they discuss:

• Harnessing the power of data insights to steer innovation and drive growth
• Allocating resources to empower scaling through technology and expertise
• Cultivating a collaborative environment to propel data-driven innovation

Embarking on the transformative journey of Generative AI, it's crucial to navigate potential missteps. For CDAOs, addressing challenges related to GenAI applications that are relevant to the business and that are secure, transparent and trustable is paramount. Leveraging both human expertise and technical tools is essential for a successful journey into the GenAI landscape.

Join this round table discussion as CDAOs discuss how to:

• Navigate challenges related to complete, relevant, accurate and explainable outcomes from GenAI applications
• Optimize the contextual information retrieval, speed and efficiency, governance, security and explainability to ensure a smooth GenAI journey
• Equip Chief Data and Analytics Officers to effectively address unique risks and challenges in their AI endeavors

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: 

christopher.cresci@evanta.com

As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, the demand for data availability soars. While some organizations swiftly embraced the cloud, others found it fell short of expectations. How can data and analytics leaders collaborate with stakeholders to design the right data architecture—rather in the cloud, on-premises, or a hybrid solution?

Join your peers for a discussion on:

• Balancing business-driven architecture with data democratization
• Streamlining digital capabilities and data flow
• Evaluating the risks and cost-effectiveness of cloud versus on-premises 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: 

christopher.cresci@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 adoption has more than doubled since 2017 and its evolution leaped forward in 2023 with advances in large language models. This advancement holds the potential to unlock trillions of dollars in economic value over the next decade. But, implementing AI for business has unique requirements – it needs to be open, properly governed, designed for the enterprise and most importantly, create value.

Explore the age of AI including:

• Developing a foundational data fabric architecture to support LLMs
• Delivering a competitive business advantage through strategic use cases
• Deploying governed AI with responsibility

When an organization views data and analytics as expenses rather than assets, ROI suffers. Discover how to create a strategic roadmap to not only increase your company's bottom line, but to also reinforce the importance and measure the impact of data and analytics within your organization.

Join this roundtable session to discuss:

• Enhancing optics of your D&A program throughout the business
• Tying the value of data initiatives to positive impacts in the bottom line
• Creating a self-sustaining data literacy program

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: 

christopher.cresci@evanta.com

Data sharing is crucial for informed decisions, but CDAOs face hurdles like data silos, privacy, and compliance. To triumph, they must build strong data governance, use anonymization, and embrace secure sharing tech. This proactive approach empowers CDAOs to drive innovation and business growth through effective data sharing.

Join this round table to discuss:

• Implementing robust data governance for seamless sharing
• Enhancing privacy through effective data anonymization
• Leveraging secure platforms for collaborative insights generation

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: 

christopher.cresci@evanta.com