CDOIQ Newsletter, August 2025 vol. I

Wednesday, August 13th at 12 PM - 1:15 PM ET

The First CDOIQ Society Proseminar

We'll kick off the first session on Wednesday, August 13th, featuring an introduction by Carl Gerber followed by a presentation from Mark Ramsey.

Presentation Title: Modernizing Your Data Strategies in an Era of Exploding Demand for Generative AI

In the era of exploding demand for Generative AI, organizations face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in modernizing their data strategies. This session will explore how a robust data foundation—encompassing governance, quality, integration, and analytics—is essential to unlock AI’s full potential. Dr. Ramsey will share his insights on the immediate actions Chief Data Officers should take to transform data practices, build scalable and trustworthy data architectures, and leverage AI-driven innovations. Attendees will learn how to stay competitive by aligning their data strategies with the rapid growth of Generative AI, ensuring operational efficiency, new revenue streams, and sustained leadership in a data-driven organization.

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January 6th - May 26th, 2026:

The 3rd Certified CDO Professional Program

The 3rd CCDO Professional Program will now begin on January 6, 2026, giving participants more time to prepare. Along with the new start date, we’re introducing a flexible training path for the Foundation for CDOs course! This structure allows you to progress at a manageable pace while gaining the critical knowledge and skills expected of today’s data leaders. Flexible Structure, Same High-Impact Learning.

📚 4 Core Modules over 20 Weeks

⏰ Each module runs for 5 weeks

💻 Live sessions every Tuesday, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET

💸 Tuition Options: Pay in Full or Pay per Module

The 20th CDOIQ Symposium is held in collaboration with

MIT Industrial Liaison Program, MIT Horizon, MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, Citizant, and UCSD SPARK AI

https://2026cdoiq.org/

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