CDOIQ Newsletter, November 2025 vol. I

Tomorrow, Wed, Nov. 12

CDOIQ Society Proseminar

This November, the CDOIQ Society Proseminar welcomes Derek Strauss for an insightful session, with an introduction by Ram Kumar.

Date & Time: November 12, 2025, 12:00 - 1:15 PM ET

Title: Contextualize. Productize. Monetize

In the modern business landscape, organizations are inundated with vast amounts of data generated from customer interactions, operational processes, and external partnerships. Despite this abundance, many struggle to convert this data into actionable insights and tangible financial gains. AI-driven Knowledge Governance is emerging as a transformative framework, utilizing the Data Liquidity Protocol (DLP), which revolutionizes data governance by embedding cryptographic proofs directly into data products. This ensures that every data product is verifiable, secure, compliant, and monetization-ready.

December 4-5, 2025

CDOIQ-Japan Symposium

Shiga University proudly presents the 1st CDOIQ Japan Symposium on December 4–5, 2025, in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture! With the theme “Harnessing AI and Data Transformation with Governance – Revitalizing Regions with Next-Gen Innovation”, the event will gather participants from Japan and across Asia, including industry leaders, sponsors, and data-driven students. As Japan’s first university to launch a Department of Data Science in 2017, Shiga University continues to lead in data science education and innovation.

January 6th - May 26th, 2026

The 3rd CCDO Professional Program

Only few slots remaining for the 3rd Certified CDO Professional Program, running January 6 – May 26, 2026!

4 Modules over 20 Weeks. Each module runs for 5 weeks
Live online sessions every Tuesday, 4:30–7:00 PM ET
Flexible tuition: Pay in full or per module
Earn 5 certificates of completion and 5 Continuing Education Units

2026 CDOIQ Symposium

New Thought Leader Books Spotlight

Data Juice: 101 Stories of How Organizations Are Squeezing Value from Available Data Assets

By Douglas B. Laney

Looking for inspiration on how to turn data into real business value? Data Juice delivers over 100 real-world examples and expert insights showing how organizations across industries are monetizing data in creative and impactful ways.

An essential read for data, business, and IT leaders, this book sparks ideas on how to thrive in the Digital Age and move from simply “doing digital” to truly being digital. See more...

People and Data: Uniting to Transform Your Business

By Thomas C. Redman

Discover how organizations can unlock their full potential by bridging the gap between data experts and non-data professionals. In this latest work, Thomas C. Redman shares practical insights on improving data quality, breaking silos, and empowering employees to make data-driven decisions. See more...

The Data-Driven Leader

By Sandro Saitta

Discover how data and AI can drive meaningful change and empower organizations to make smarter business decisions. In The Data-Driven Leader, Sandro Saitta draws on over two decades of experience in data and AI, sharing practical insights from projects across industries—from telecom and finance to pharma and energy. Through this concise and accessible guide, readers will gain a clear understanding of how to apply data and AI in real-world contexts to achieve measurable business results. See more...

Upcoming CDOIQ Society Proseminars

December 2025 Proseminar by Peter Aiken

Date & Time: December 17, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Title: Executive Data Literacy

January 2026 Proseminar by Doug Laney

Date & Time: January 26, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Title: Agentic AI: The Road to Fully Autonomous Organizations

February 2026 Proseminar by Stuart Madnick St

Date & Time: February 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Title: TBD

March 2026 Proseminar by Robert Abate

Date & Time: March 18, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Title: Best Practices for the New CDO: The First 90-days and Roadmap

April 2026 Proseminar by John Talburt

Date & Time: April 13, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM ET

Title: Master Data Management: Focusing on your most important data

Be a CDOIQ Society Member

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. Membership comes with the following exclusive benefits:

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