Final Call: April 2026 ADQ Certificate Program | | Data leaders of today need to understand the complexities and nuances of managing data quality with the rise in Agentic AI. Not only do you need to be concerned about the quality and governance of data as inputs to AI systems, but you are responsible for the quality and governance of data that is created by agentic and generative AI systems. | With only a few spots left, this is your chance to be part of the very first offering of the Agentic Data Quality (ADQ) Certificate Program held virtually on April 20th. Enroll today to confirm your spot and enjoy 20% off. | Do you learn better in person? Or do you already plan to attend the CDOIQ Symposium at the Hyatt in Boston? We will offer a second offering of the 1-day Agentic Data Quality program on July 20th, as a pre-conference workshop before the CDOIQ Symposium. (This session will also be available for virtual participants.) | | Celebrating the 20th Annual CDOIQ Symposium! | |
For data leaders who haven't yet delved into the benefits and challenges of agentic and generative AI, the CDOIQ Symposium is the best conference to get practical guidance from your peers and build your network for future collaboration and advice.
Building on this, we encourage you to join us at the CDOIQ Symposium, taking place July 21–23, 2026, in Cambridge, MA, where senior leaders in data, analytics, and AI from around the world will gather. In celebration of the Symposium’s 20th anniversary, we are pleased to offer:
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Special onsite registration discount, email team@cdoiq.org.
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Use the code Virtual80% for 80% off virtual registration
| | Highlight 2026 Symposium Speakers, Part VII | | Check out the sampling below of sessions led by world-class experts to see how our agenda is packed with real-world Data + AI architecture and implementation guidance from industry, academia, and government agencies. | | |
AI Oversight in the Boardroom: The Evolving Role of the CDO
Elena Alikhachkina, InfoFluence.ai
As AI moves from experimentation to enterprise infrastructure, boards are demanding greater transparency, accountability, and measurable value. Yet many organizations lack a clear oversight model. This session explores how the CDO’s role is evolving from data steward to AI accountability leader. We will examine practical approaches for governing AI risk, aligning AI strategy with enterprise priorities, strengthening regulatory readiness, and building trust across stakeholders. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for structuring AI oversight between the board, executive leadership, and the data organization.
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Building Trusted AI: Ensuring Data Consistency, Governance, and Information Quality in Distributed Enterprise System
Hemasundara Reddy Lanka, Publicis Sapient
As organizations scale AI and advanced analytics across distributed environments, the quality, consistency, and governance of underlying data become critical determinants of success. Inconsistent data architectures and fragmented governance models can undermine decision intelligence, increase compliance risk, and erode stakeholder trust. This session will explore practical strategies for embedding information quality, data governance, security, and lineage directly into modern distributed systems. Drawing from real-world enterprise experience, the discussion will highlight architectural patterns, governance-by-design approaches, and operational controls that enable trusted AI and sustainable data-driven decision-making at scale.
| | Secure Your Spot as a Sponsor | |
We’re in full swing for the 2026 CDOIQ Symposium! Be part of the world’s longest-running and most influential data leadership conference. Over 400 registered data leaders from a wide range of industries registered already, with more continuing to join, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration, innovation, and thought leadership.
Our sponsorship packages offer high-value opportunities, including speaking engagements, complimentary registrations, and broad visibility across the CDOIQ network. It’s a unique platform to showcase your brand, share your expertise, and engage directly with senior data executives in an intimate and highly interactive setting.
Secure your spot today and elevate your presence at this premier event.
| | Be a Certified CDO (CCDO) Professional! | |
Time is running out! The 3rd Certified CDO (CCDO) Program is about to begin, and this is your last chance to secure your spot.
Classes officially start this coming Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a comprehensive, practitioner-led program designed to elevate your leadership in data, analytics, and AI. Program highlights:
- Four Modules over 20 Weeks. Each module runs for 5 weeks
- Live online sessions every Tuesday, 4:30–7:00 PM ET
- Flexible tuition: Pay in full or per module
- Earn 5 certificates of completion
- Get 5 Continuing Education Units
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