Final Check and Reminders
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1. Download the Pre-symposium Proceedings to get early insights, decide which sessions you want to attend, and bring them along for your trip.
2. Familiarize yourselves with Whova for event access
a. Log in or register here using the same email address you registered with for the Symposium.
b. Download the Whova app here for ease of access to the agenda, sessions, announcements, virtual exhibitor booths.
| | Order Post-Symposium Proceedings | | |
Session presentations and recordings from all three days of CDOIQ 2026 are included in the 2026 Post-Symposium Proceedings, which will be available by August 7, 2026.
Reserve your copy for only $80—a 75% discount off the regular $320. Use code CDOIQEarlybird75% at checkout.
CDOIQ Society members are eligible for an exclusive 80% discount and may purchase it for only $64. To receive the member discount code, please email team@cdoiq.org.
All proceeds will support the Staff Appreciation Fund for their incredible contribution.
| | Win Exciting Prizes with the Sponsor Challenge! | | |
CDOIQ Sponsors showcase leading industry practices, innovative technologies, software solutions, and methodologies from across the industry. To make the most of your Symposium experience, participate in the new CDOIQ Passport Challenge. Collect stamps on your Passport Card as you visit participating sponsor booths and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Go visit sponsor booths, discover innovative solutions, connect with industry leaders, and expand your professional network. Collect stamps from all 18 sponsors to win exciting prizes!
| | Highlight 2026 Symposium Speakers, Part XII | | The CDOIQ Symposium brings together world-class experts from industry, academia, and government to share practical insights on Data + AI strategy, governance, architecture, and enterprise implementation. Discover actionable ideas to help navigate today's evolving data and AI landscape. | | |
Synergy of Driving Forces in Data Leadership: An Industry Perspective for the Next 20 years
Moderator: Richard Wang, CDOIQ Program
Panelists: Peter Aiken, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ashley Nelle-Davis, Data Foundation
John Ladley, Independent Advisor
Data leadership is increasingly shaped by the convergence of strategy, governance, technology, talent, culture, and trust. This panel explores how these forces are redefining executive responsibilities, organizational capabilities, and value creation across sectors. It will examine artificial intelligence, data quality, ethical governance, and cross-functional collaboration as foundations of resilience and sustained performance. Drawing on diverse industry perspectives, the discussion will highlight emerging leadership models, persistent challenges, and practical priorities for building adaptive, credible, and future-ready data organizations.
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Aligning Legacy Data Governance with AI-Era Mandates
Martha Dember, Datavail
Gwen Thomas, The Data Governance Institute
John Ladley, Independent Advisor
Hear from three of the pioneers of Data Governance about what has worked, what needs to evolve, and what data leaders should support as Data Governance evolves into the era of AI. This lively panel will provide food for thought for leaders and staff, regardless of the size and maturity of your programs. We'll address:
- “Legacy practices” that have proven successful and shouldn’t be dropped;
- Evolving environments and priorities that call for new practices and approaches;
- Competencies and activities that CDOs should prioritize;
- The need for fresh approaches to the human side of data governance.
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How Data, AI and Security Converge to Transform the Modern Company
As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, data, AI, and cybersecurity are converging into a unified control plane that governs access, model behavior, and risk. This session explores how organizations are building integrated operating models that make data AI-ready, secure AI systems, and protect sensitive information across hybrid environments. Attendees will learn practical frameworks for aligning data governance, AI enablement, and security while addressing emerging risks from generative AI and autonomous agents. The session provides a blueprint for enabling AI-driven innovation with real-time controls, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide trust, helping organizations accelerate transformation while reducing operational and security risk.
| | CDOIQ Sponsors Private Seated Dinner | | |
As part of the Symposium experience, select sponsors and invited guests will gather for an exclusive Sit-Down Sponsored Dinner on the evening of Wednesday, July 22, offering a unique opportunity to connect with senior executives, industry leaders, and fellow participants in an intimate setting. This invitation-only evening is designed to foster meaningful conversations and strengthen professional relationships beyond the conference sessions.
If you are interested in learning more about participation opportunities, please contact us at team@cdoiq.org.
Participation is limited and subject to availability and invitation approval.
| | Save 50% on the ADQ Program by July 20 | | |
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- ONSITE: JulyADQOS50%
- VIRTUAL: JulyADQV50%
| | Join CDOIQ Society Today! | | |
As a member, you gain access to:
- Connect with a global network of data and analytics leaders.
- Receive exclusive discounts on CDOIQ Symposia, Proceedings, the Certified CDO (CCDO) Professional Program, and the Agentic Data Quality Certificate Program.
- Get involved in the development and advancement of the CDOIQ GPT.
- Participate in the Monthly CDOIQ Society Proseminar Series, including access to session recordings and presentation decks.
| | Upcoming CDOIQ Society Proseminar | |
August 2026 Proseminar by James Meng
Date & Time: August 12, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM EDT
Title: Quantum Computing as Enabler and Accelerator for AI ML by
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