CDOIQ Newsletter, December 2025 Volume I

December 2025 CDOIQ Society Proseminar

Peter Aiken will present with an introduction by Carl Gerber


Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 12:00 - 1:15 PM ET

Title: Executive Data Literacy


Everyone wants to use data to add value to their organizations. The really important question is: how can organizations achieve more effectively data practices? This has been difficult to correct because, to quote Einstein: The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. Poor data education has led to naive understanding that, when combined with a technology-first, bias has prevented the vast majority of organizations from making tangible progress. This, in spite of significant investments in hype such as big data science. Before attempting data improvements, organizations must resolve flawed decision making about data issues. The briefly takes senior executives through a data awareness journey, transforming their thinking about data. It provides an opportunity to better understand the kind of people and process decisions that will most speed-up your organization's ability to better leverage data. Many examples illustrate the material.

Congratulations to CCDO 2nd Cohort Graduates

20% Off for CDOIQ Society Membership

For $60 only, join the CDOIQ Society, your gateway to the global elite of data leadership. Take this 20% discounted membership valid until December 12 and unlock exclusive member benefits.


  1. Global Network Access
  2. Discount for CDOIQ Symposia
  3. Discount for Certified CDO (CCDO) Professional Program
  4. Special Discount for Symposium Proceedings
  5. Exclusive Participation in the Monthly CDOIQ Society Proseminar Series
  6. Access to session recordings and presentation decks
  7. Receive one (1) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for every ten (10) Proseminar sessions completed

70% Off for 2025 Symposium Proceedings

For only $90 (regularly $300), access the full 19th Annual CDOIQ Symposium Proceedings. Relive every moment with complete session presentations and recordings from all three days, featuring insights and innovations from global data and AI leaders. Offer valid until December 12.

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70% Off for 2026 CDOIQ Symposium Registration 

We’re excited to kick off the 2026 CDOIQ Symposium with a special discount for both on-site and virtual participants. Register early and use the discount codes below at checkout. Offer valid until December 12, 2025.



  • ThanksgivingOS70% for on-site registration (only for $585)
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Celebrate the Success of CDOIQ-Japan Symposium

We are delighted to share the success of the Inaugural CDOIQ-Japan Symposium, held December 4–5, 2025, in cooperation with Shiga University. The event brought together data leaders, academics, and practitioners committed to advancing Chief Data Officer practice and information quality.


🌐 Attendance: Onsite: 183; Virtual: 159; Total Participants: 342. The hybrid format enabled global participation and meaningful in-person discussions. The Symposium featured impactful presentations, panels, and collaborative sessions that underscored the importance of data-driven innovation and governance. Strong interest in speaker materials highlighted the value of the content shared. This success marks a milestone for CDOIQ in Japan to continue advancing data leadership and information quality.

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Introducing New CDOIQ Senior Fellow

Anita Hyde

Chief Data & Analytics Officer Advisor


Anita Hyde is a visionary data, analytics, and AI executive with over two decades of experience leading transformative strategies across industries. Known for her ability to establish deep trust with clients and guide Fortune 500 organizations through complex change, she combines data-driven decision making with collaborative leadership to unlock measurable business value and sustainable growth. An award-winning leader, Anita was recognized as a Technology Innovator by Consulting Magazine and named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Kansas City by Women We Admire in 2024. Her expertise spans enterprise data strategy, governance, and AI enablement; grounded in a responsible, ethical, and human-centered approach that aligns innovation with organizational readiness and stakeholder trust. With a proven track record of operational excellence, Anita inspires cross-functional teams, empowers innovation with integrity, and drives meaningful impact for clients, employees, and communities alike.

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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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