CDOIQ Newsletter, May 2025 vol. I | | Complimentary CDOIQ Sponsor Passes | | CDOIQ Sponsors are thrilled to offer virtual and onsite passes. Contact them below to secure your complimentary codes. Their offer will expire by May 31st, first-come, first-served basis while available. Disclaimer: Government personnel are advised to consult their ethics offices prior to requesting a complimentary pass from a sponsor. | | New! Confirmed Symposium Speakers | | We are proud to present a confirmed distinguished lineup of thought leaders and industry experts. See below for some of our featured speakers who will share their insights on advancing data leadership, governance, and innovation across sectors. | | AI's Impact on Cybersecurity of Data … and Vice Versa! The AI Arms Race | | |
Stuart Madnick, MIT Sloan (CAMS)
As AI reshapes the IT landscape, both defenders and attackers of your data are leveraging its capabilities in an escalating arms race. This session will discuss how AI is transforming threat detection, risk management, and response strategies while also introducing new vulnerabilities and attack strategies that adversaries can exploit. What does this mean for CDO’s and enterprises striving to protect critical data assets? Join us as we examine the evolving interplay between AI and cybersecurity of your data, the challenges of securing AI-driven systems, and the strategies needed to stay ahead in an increasingly AI-powered threat environment.
| | How Quality Scores Create Actionable Clarity (And How to Calculate Them) | | |
Matt Agee, Validatar
In an era where data-driven decision-making is paramount, understanding and improving data quality is essential for effective governance and operational excellence. This session will explore how quality scores can serve as a powerful tool for data teams to drive action and clarity with stakeholders.
Attendees will learn:
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The Importance of Quality Scores: Discover why establishing quality metrics is crucial for data integrity and organizational success.
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Practical Calculation Techniques: Gain insights into methods for calculating quality scores that are tailored to your organization’s specific needs.
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Real-World Applications: Explore case studies that demonstrate how quality scores have led to significant improvements in data management and decision-making processes.
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Actionable Strategies: Walk away with practical strategies for implementing and leveraging quality scores to foster a culture of data excellence within your team.
Join us to transform your approach to data quality and empower your data teams with the insights they need to drive meaningful results.
| | Agentic AI and the Future of Data: How to Balance Cost, Performance, and Control | | |
Or Zabludowski, Flexor
AI agents are redefining data management, automating tasks like data cleansing, quality monitoring, and transforming unstructured data into actionable insights.
But with automation comes new challenges:
How do we scale AI-driven operations while maintaining control and reducing time to impact?
In this session, Or Zabludowski, CEO of Flexor, will share:
- How smarter data management helps enterprises leverage AI agents better and faster.
- Why unstructured data, which holds your organization’s tacit knowledge in emails, documents, and conversations, is both the key, and the challenge, to scaling AI effectively.
- Practical strategies from real-world deployments to balance AI agents’ autonomy, performance, and cost – without losing control.
If you’re looking to move beyond AI pilots and drive real business impact, this session will show you how to make Agentic AI work, without compromising governance or efficiency.
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Opening Salvo in August 2025 Now!
CDOIQ Society Proseminar Series
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The CDOIQ Society Proseminar Series, originally scheduled for June, will now commence in August 2025. The opening session will feature an introduction by Carl Gerber, a distinguished thought leader, followed by Mark Ramsey, widely recognized for his expertise in data strategy. In the ensuing months, the series will feature:
The Proseminar Series will be held monthly via Zoom from 12:00–1:15 PM ET on weekdays. Join us as a member today—click the button below to get involved.
| | "Of the Members, for the Members, by the Members" | | |
The CDOIQ Society is a professional community dedicated to empowering leaders in data, analytics, and AI through networking, access to best practices, and expert-led events. As a key member benefit, the CDOIQ Society Proseminar Series brings together senior leaders globally to share best practices, exchange insights, and foster collaboration on the most pressing challenges and innovations in the field. Each session features distinguished speakers and expert perspectives on data strategy, governance, and emerging trends. Many leaders from across sectors have already agreed to participate. Be part of this growing community!
| | 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.
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