CDOIQ Newsletter, March 2025 vol. I | | Celebrate the Completion of the First-Ever Certified Chief Data Officer (CCDO) Professional Program | | |
The first cohort of the CDO Certification Program has successfully completed 120 hours of class time and case study work over the course of 15 months, immersing themselves in a comprehensive curriculum designed to elevate data leadership. Join us in celebrating their achievement! You may see the certification and the letter of credentials here.
| | Apply to the 3rd CCDO Professional Program Today! | | We are thrilled to announce that we are now accepting participants for the 3rd CCDO Professional Program. Enhance your skills and advance your career with our comprehensive curriculum designed for aspiring Chief Data Officers. Take the next step in your data leadership journey and register today! | | 40% Offer for the 2025 CDOIQ Symposium | | |
Join the 2025 CDOIQ Symposium to connect, learn, and innovate with top data management experts! Enjoy our one-time offering of 40% special discount until April 21st. Be sure to apply the discount codes below at checkout to take advantage of this opportunity.
These discounts do not apply to those who have already registered.
CDOIQSPECIALOS40% for on-site registration
CDOIQSPECIALV40% for virtual registration
| | Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals Industry Panel | | |
Moderator: David Paget-Brown, Modak
Panelists: J.D. Williams, Zoetis
Kent Supancik, Eli Lilly
Gian Prakesh, Abbvie
Santha Ramakrishnan, Bayer
Explore the transformative forces shaping the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry in this panel discussion featuring Modak, Eli Lilly, and Zoetis. Panelists will dive into critical topics such as the role of data analytics in accelerating innovation, overcoming industry challenges, and strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This session offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into how leading organizations are driving progress in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
| | Retail/ Grocery Industry Panel | | |
Moderator: Danielle Crop, Former Albertsons
Panelists: Todd James, Kroger
Nachiket Mehta, Wayfair Retail
Other panelists are yet to confirm their participation
The retail and grocery industry is navigating a dynamic transformation fueled by data-driven strategies and digital innovation. This panel will examine how analytics, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping customer experiences, improving supply chain efficiency, and enhancing decision-making processes. Industry leaders will share insights on addressing challenges and seizing opportunities in leveraging data to stay competitive in an evolving marketplace.
| | Data Washing Machine for AI-driven Data Quality | | |
Dr. Salomon De Jager, PiLog
Dr. Imad Sayed, PiLog
The Data Washing Machine is an automated data quality management solution designed to ensure quality data for AI-powered ecosystems. The AI revolution demands automated, high-quality data management (both unsupervised and supervised) in a flexible and transparent format. It is imperative for Chief Data Officers (CDOs) to prioritize investments in data quality and governance to maintain agility, speed, and resilience throughout the business transformation process. PiLog’s Data Quality Hub framework, including the iVision Platform and Infinity Platform technologies, combined with the Data Washing Machine approach, provides a comprehensive suite of processes and cloud-based services to support the stakeholders of the Chief Data Office.
| | Data Monetization: Selling Data in Risk-Averse Enterprises | | |
Michael Hejtmanek, Neudata
In risk-averse corporate cultures, the bold idea of selling—or monetizing—internal data assets can feel daunting, even dangerous. Yet companies across industries demonstrate that it’s not only possible, it’s profitable and safe. Michael Hejtmanek of Neudata tackles the misconceptions and fears that prevent enterprises from capitalising on their data assets. Through vivid examples of successes and missteps, this talk equips CDOs with the confidence, tools and frameworks needed to overcome internal resistance to selling data. Explore practical strategies to protect privacy, mitigate reputational risk and communicate transparently. Empower your organization to safely seize the immense commercial opportunities hidden within your data inventory.
| | Check out our previous 2025 CDOIQ Symposium newsletters to see confirmed speakers and get more details. Stay informed and be ready for an exciting event! | | Reserve Symposium Hotel ASAP | | |
Guest Rooms at Hyatt Regency Cambridge Hotel for the 19th Annual CDOIQ Symposium are now available for reservations, limited to 300 rooms only. Please do reserve at your earliest convenience to secure your room.
| | |
We still have a very limited number of sponsorships available. This is a unique opportunity to connect and share insights with CDOs, senior data leaders, industry influencers and the public sector. Join us as a sponsor!
| | | | |
