July 20, 2027 · MIT Museum, Cambridge
A Day Built for Depth.
Every session is designed for candid, off-the-record dialogue between peers. No vendor pitches. No panels for the sake of panels. Just the conversations that matter.
Agenda subject to change. Final schedule distributed to confirmed attendees.
Arrival & Registration
Welcome & Summit Opening
Opening remarks from the summit chair. An overview of the day's themes, ground rules for candid dialogue, and what makes this gathering different.
The CDO Mandate in 2026: Authority, Accountability, and the AI Inflection Point
A frank assessment of how the Chief Data Officer role has evolved — and what the next 18 months demand. From board-level accountability to operationalising AI at scale, this session sets the strategic context for the day.
Data Governance in the Age of Generative AI
Facilitated peer roundtable. How are CDOs adapting governance frameworks for LLM-generated content, synthetic data, and AI-assisted decision-making? Chatham House rules apply.
Networking Break
From Data Strategy to Business Outcome: Closing the Execution Gap
Three CDOs share how they have moved from strategy documents to measurable commercial impact — and what they would do differently. Structured as a candid peer exchange, not a presentation.
Executive Lunch
Building the Data-Literate Organisation: Lessons from the Front Line
What does it actually take to shift data culture across a large enterprise? This session draws on real transformation journeys — the wins, the setbacks, and the leadership decisions that made the difference.
The CDO and the Board: Communicating Data Value at the Highest Level
Facilitated peer roundtable. How do you translate data strategy into language that resonates with the board and C-suite? What metrics matter, and which ones mislead? Chatham House rules apply.
Afternoon Break
Data Mesh, Data Fabric, or Neither: Architecture Decisions That Define the Next Decade
A practitioner-led discussion on the architectural choices CDOs are making — and the trade-offs that rarely make it into vendor presentations. Grounded in real implementation experience.
Responsible AI: Governance Frameworks That Actually Work
Moving beyond principles to practice. CDOs share the governance structures, review processes, and escalation paths they have built to manage AI risk without stifling innovation.
Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways
The summit chair synthesises the day's themes and surfaces the commitments and insights that emerged from the room. A moment to reflect before the evening begins.
Drinks Reception
Informal evening reception for all delegates. The conversations that started in the room continue over drinks.
Attendance
Secure Your Place.
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