August 2026 • Volume I

Thank You for Making the 20th Annual CDOIQ Symposium a Remarkable Success!

Dear CDOIQ Community,

On behalf of Dr. Richard Wang and the entire CDOIQ Symposium team, thank you for making the 20th Annual Chief Data Officer & Information Quality (CDOIQ) Symposium, July 21-23, 2026 a tremendous success. We truly appreciate your participation and the insights, discussions, and connections that made this year's event so memorable.

We're excited to share that session replays are now available on Whova until August 23, 2026. You can revisit keynotes, panels, and presentations at your convenience. Simply log in to the Whova platform and navigate to the Agenda to access the replays.

20th Annual CDOIQ Symposium

Highlights and Testimonials

Discover what attendees had to say in the Symposium Testimonials at the 20th Annual CDOIQ Symposium, a milestone event that brought together a global community of data leaders, innovators, and experts to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of data leadership.

To revisit the event or see what you missed, explore the Symposium photo gallery here.

Super 75% Off Post-Symposium Proceedings -

Until August 7, 2026

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.

Pre-order your copy today for only $80—a 75% discount off the regular $320. This special offer is available for a limited time. Use code CDOIQEarlybird75% at checkout.

All proceeds will support the CDOIQ Staff for their incredible contribution.

ORDER POST-SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS HERE

CCDO Professional Program Continues: Module 3 Begins August 4, 2026!

We are excited to resume the Certified Chief Data Officer (CCDO) Professional Program with Module 3: Data & AI Governance – Session 1 on August 4, 2026. Led by Martha Dember, this module will explore key governance strategies and practices to help leaders navigate today’s evolving data and AI landscape.

To learn more about the CCDO Certificate Program, click here.

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 Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning

C-Society Packet | Previous Sessions | Upcoming Sessions

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Join the 3rd ADQ Certificate Program in

October 2026

Thank you to everyone who made our July 20th ADQ Certificate Program cohort a resounding success! Your enthusiasm and engagement made our second offering unforgettable.

As Agentic AI continues to transform the data landscape, maintaining quality now requires governing both inputs and AI-generated outputs. The Agentic Data Quality (ADQ) Certificate Program equips leaders with the practical strategies needed to ensure integrity, reliability, and governance in the era of Generative AI.

We plan to have the 3rd offering of ADQ Certificate Program in October 2026, to be held virtually via Zoom. Click below to apply.