CDAO Fall 2026 is a premier conference organized by Corinium Global Intelligence, scheduled for October 26–27, 2026, at the Renaissance Boston Seaport District in Boston, Massachusetts. This flagship event brings together over 500 senior data, analytics, and AI leaders from various industries to share insights, showcase best practices, and prepare for the year ahead. The conference features more than 100 speakers from enterprise and public-sector data functions, focusing on practical applications rather than vendor keynotes.
The 2026 program is organized around four key themes: the human side of data transformation, AI architecture and governance, turning data strategy into business reality, and the next era of AI leadership. Attendees can participate in a general leadership track and a dedicated financial services track, with discussion groups, panels, and roundtables running alongside the mainstage across both days. Topics covered include data governance, enterprise AI strategy, AI architecture, data quality, analytics operationalization, AI in financial services, data leadership and talent, and AI investment and ROI.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including hands-on workshops, panels, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Notable speakers include Ash Dhupar from Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, who will discuss AI implementation, and Meghan Barrett Welch from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, who will address developing future data leaders. Complimentary VIP passes are available for qualifying VP- and C-level end-user leaders.
CDAO Fall 2026 is ideal for Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief Data & AI Officers, VPs of Data & Analytics, Heads of AI, Directors of Data Governance, and Chief Information Officers. The conference provides a platform for benchmarking strategies, exploring new technologies, and gaining actionable insights to drive organizational transformation in the coming year.
Speakers(58)
Aaron Chang
Director, Head of Data Science, Disease Area X at Novartis
Aaron Chang is the Director and Head of Data Science for Disease Area X at Novartis.
Achuth Rao
Chief Product Officer & Head of Data & Analytics, AI Products at New York Life Insurance
Achuth Rao is the Chief Product Officer and Head of Data & Analytics, AI Products at New York Life Insurance.
Adem Albayrak
Chief Data & AI Officer at Alzheon
Adem Albayrak leads data and AI strategies at Alzheon, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in Alzheimer's disease.
Aidar Kadess
Director of Analytics Engineering at Direct Travel
Aidar Kadess is the Director of Analytics Engineering at Direct Travel.
Aiswarya (Ammu) Menon
Chief Data & AI Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals
Aiswarya Menon is the Chief Data & AI Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals, focusing on data-driven healthcare solutions.
Alexander Shvets
Head, Medical, R&D Data Science & AI at Ipsen
Alexander Shvets is the Head of Medical, R&D Data Science & AI at Ipsen, leading research and development.
Amritha ArunBabu Mysore
Head, Product – Marketing and AI at Staples
Amritha ArunBabu Mysore is the Head of Product – Marketing and AI at Staples, overseeing product strategy.
Andrew Gallagher
Regional Director of Enterprise Sales at Fivetran + Dbt Labs
Andrew Gallagher is the Regional Director of Enterprise Sales at Fivetran and Dbt Labs.
Andrew Patricio
Chief Data & AI Officer at UnidosUS
Andrew Patricio leads data and AI strategies at UnidosUS, a nonprofit organization advocating for Latino communities.
Anjali Arora
Chief Technology Officer at Perforce
Anjali Arora is the Chief Technology Officer at Perforce.
Anu Sundaram
Vice President Business Analytics at RUE GILT GROUPE
Anu Sundaram is the Vice President of Business Analytics at RUE GILT GROUPE.
Art Gilliland
CEO at DELINEA
Art Gilliland is the CEO of Delinea.
Ash Dhupar
Chief Data & AI Officer at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
Ash Dhupar leads data and AI initiatives at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, driving innovation in aerospace data solutions.
Besa Bauta
Former Chief Information Officer Assistant Professor at NYU
Besa Bauta is the former Chief Information Officer and Assistant Professor at NYU.
Bill Carey
Managing Director, Client Analytics & Commercial Insurance Risk Control Services at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Bill Carey is the Managing Director of Client Analytics & Commercial Insurance Risk Control Services at Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Christopher Chen
Senior Product Manager, Agentic Intelligence at Simba
Christopher Chen is the Senior Product Manager for Agentic Intelligence at Simba.
Colleen Tartow
Senior Director, Enterprise Data Engineering at Capital One
Colleen Tartow is the Senior Director of Enterprise Data Engineering at Capital One.
Dartanion Williams
Chief Data Officer - Executive Director at City of Baltimore
Dartanion Williams is the Chief Data Officer and Executive Director for the City of Baltimore, leading data initiatives.
David Krauza
Vice President, Enterprise Data Strategy, Products, and Governance at Comcast
David Krauza is the Vice President of Enterprise Data Strategy, Products, and Governance at Comcast.
David Woods
SVP – Precisely Global Services at Precisely
David Woods is the Senior Vice President of Precisely Global Services.
Diego De Aragao
Senior Vice President, Balance Sheet and Analytics at Citi Group
Diego De Aragao is the Senior Vice President of Balance Sheet and Analytics at Citi Group, managing financial analytics.
Dr. Tarun Sood
Chief Data & AI Officer at American Century Investments
Dr. Tarun Sood oversees data and AI operations at American Century Investments, enhancing investment strategies.
Duyum Ryan
Chief Operating Officer - SVP, Finance Data Strategy at The Cigna Group
Duyum Ryan is the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance Data Strategy at The Cigna Group.
Elena Alikhachkina
Board Director NACD, author AI Oversight at N/A
Elena Alikhachkina serves as a Board Director at the National Association of Corporate Directors and is the author of 'AI Oversight'.
Elio Qarri
Founder & CEO at Romb.ai
Elio Qarri is the Founder and CEO of Romb.ai.
Emma McGratten
Chief Technology Officer at Actian
Emma McGratten is the Chief Technology Officer at Actian, leading technology strategy.
Erin Fidyk
Director, Oncology Enterprise Data Science at Johnson & Johnson
Erin Fidyk is the Director of Oncology Enterprise Data Science at Johnson & Johnson.
Ewa Kozlowska
Senior Vice President, Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi Bank
Ewa Kozlowska is the Senior Vice President of Treasury and Trade Solutions at Citi Bank, managing financial services.
Fariha Chaudry
Head, Engineering M&A at GE Healthcare
Fariha Chaudry is the Head of Engineering M&A at GE Healthcare, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
Frederique De Letter
Head, Data Analytics & AI at Plante Moran
Frederique De Letter is the Head of Data Analytics & AI at Plante Moran, leading data initiatives.
Gorkem Sevinc
Co-founder and CEO at Qualytics
Gorkem Sevinc is the Co-founder and CEO of Qualytics, a data quality management company.
Greg Freeman
CEO & Founder at DATA AND AI LITERACY ACADEMY
Greg Freeman is the CEO and Founder of the Data and AI Literacy Academy.
Haroon Abbu
Senior Vice President, Digital Technology, AI & Data Analytics & CDAIO at Bell & Howell
Haroon Abbu is the Senior Vice President of Digital Technology, AI & Data Analytics, and Chief Data & AI Officer at Bell & Howell.
Isa Terzi
Vice President, Data at Ergo Next Insurance
Isa Terzi is the Vice President of Data at Ergo Next Insurance, focusing on data-driven insurance solutions.
Justin Heller
Former SVP, Chief Data Officer at Synchrony Financial
Justin Heller is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Synchrony Financial.
Kamal Distell
Vice President, Enterprise Data at Travelers Insurance
Kamal Distell is the Vice President of Enterprise Data at Travelers Insurance, overseeing data management.
Kevin Kratzer
Manager, Solution Consulting at Pyramid by Service Now
Kevin Kratzer is the Manager of Solution Consulting at Pyramid by Service Now.
Manajit Barman
Chief Data Officer at United States Air Force
Manajit Barman serves as the Chief Data Officer for the United States Air Force, overseeing data strategy and governance.
Michael Mangione
Global Head, Digital & AI Experience Transformation at W. L. Gore & Associates
Michael Mangione is the Global Head of Digital & AI Experience Transformation at W. L. Gore & Associates.
Mireia Rojo Arribas
Chief Data & AI Officer at Mapfre Insurance
Mireia Rojo Arribas leads data and AI initiatives at Mapfre Insurance, focusing on digital transformation.
Mitch Holt
Assistant Vice President, Head of Data & Analytics, Pet Insurance at Metlife
Mitch Holt is the Assistant Vice President and Head of Data & Analytics for Pet Insurance at Metlife.
Moshmi Sanagavarapu
SVP Data Management at Omnicom
Moshmi Sanagavarapu is the Senior Vice President of Data Management at Omnicom, overseeing data strategies.
Nicole Perreault
Solutions Engineering Leader at Alteryx
Nicole Perreault is the Solutions Engineering Leader at Alteryx, focusing on data analytics solutions.
Nirav Parikh
Head, Enterprise Data and AI at Mass General Brigham Healthcare
Nirav Parikh is the Head of Enterprise Data and AI at Mass General Brigham Healthcare.
Nondas Sourlas
Chief Data & Analytics Officer at CloseKnit
Nondas Sourlas is the Chief Data & Analytics Officer at CloseKnit, focusing on data-driven healthcare solutions.
Ravi S. Chaudhary
Vice President, Intelligent Automation & AI Strategy at Watts Water Technologies
Ravi S. Chaudhary is the Vice President of Intelligent Automation & AI Strategy at Watts Water Technologies.
Ravinath Kausik
Vice President, Data Science, AI and Analytics at The Hartford Insurance
Ravinath Kausik is the Vice President of Data Science, AI, and Analytics at The Hartford Insurance.
Richard Inserro
Director, Data Governance, Standards, and Assurance at Merck
Richard Inserro is the Director of Data Governance, Standards, and Assurance at Merck.
Sakat Sankhla
Former Business Transformation & Product Leader, Modular Data Center for NAM at Schneider Electric
Sakat Sankhla is the former Business Transformation & Product Leader for Modular Data Center for NAM at Schneider Electric.
Santiago Ibanez
GenAI Lead at Mapfre
Santiago Ibanez is the GenAI Lead at Mapfre, focusing on generative AI initiatives.
Sneha Uppal
Senior Vice President – Data & AI Executive at CAPGEMINI
Sneha Uppal is the Senior Vice President and Data & AI Executive at Capgemini.
Taige Eoff
Go to Market Data Practice Lead at Google Cloud
Taige Eoff is the Go to Market Data Practice Lead at Google Cloud.
Thomas Shola
SVP ETS Enterprise Security Risk at Citizens Bank
Thomas Shola is the Senior Vice President of ETS Enterprise Security Risk at Citizens Bank.
Trang Nguyen
Vice President, Data Science at Prudential Financial
Trang Nguyen is the Vice President of Data Science at Prudential Financial, leading data analytics initiatives.
Vikas Marwaha
Co-founder at Prophecy
Vikas Marwaha is the Co-founder of Prophecy.
Vikas Sachdeva
Chief Information Officer at HealthDrive Corporation
Vikas Sachdeva is the Chief Information Officer at HealthDrive Corporation, overseeing IT strategy and operations.
Wanchin W. Chou
Chief Insurance Actuary and Assistant Deputy Commissioner at State of Connecticut Insurance Department
Wanchin W. Chou serves as the Chief Insurance Actuary and Assistant Deputy Commissioner at the State of Connecticut Insurance Department.
Yogesh Bhardwaj
Senior Director, GSO Business Partner, Data & IT Shared Services at Sensata
Yogesh Bhardwaj is the Senior Director of GSO Business Partner, Data & IT Shared Services at Sensata.
Event Details
- Date
- October 26-27, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Renaissance Boston Seaport District
- Pricing
- $499 - $2,499
- Audience
- Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief Data & AI Officers, VPs of Data & Analytics, Heads of AI, Directors of Data Governance, Chief Information Officers
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- 500+
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