CDAO CHICAGO 2026

CDAO Chicago 2026 – Data & Analytics Leadership Summit

Dates & Place

When: August 5–6, 2026

Where: Chicago, Illinois

Organizer

Hosted by Corinium Global Intelligence, a company that runs top events for data, analytics, and AI leaders.

This will be the ninth year of the CDAO Chicago series.

What the Event Is About

CDAO Chicago is returning August 5-6, 2026 in Chicago, IL, marking its ninth year as a leading U.S. event for senior data and analytics professionals. The conference is built around themes such as data governance & compliance, AI applications in business, data-driven decision making, and the ethics of AI. Attendees can expect over 40 speakers covering experiences, insights, and strategies for how organizations can leverage data and analytics to drive innovation, improve decision-making, manage risks, and stay ahead in increasingly regulated and ethical landscapes.

Speakers & Experts

Speakers are top leaders in data and AI.
Examples of past and likely 2026 speakers: Shawn Tumanov – Head of Data, Model & AI Governance, GEICO, Deepak Konale – Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Northern Trust Wealth Management, Bill Bernabei – Chief Analytics Officer, CBRE, Jeannie Furlan – VP Financial Data Strategy, Mutual of Omaha, and Michael Umlauf – SVP Data Science & Analytics, TransUnion. These experts share real stories of what worked (and what didn’t) inside their companies.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Sponsors help power the event and show their products. Platinum Sponsor: Ataccama, Gold Sponsor: HP, Silver Sponsor: DataHub. Other partners include Profisee, Actian, Neudata, Savant Labs, General Assembly, Sigma Computing, and Cloudera.

Why You Should Attend

Learn Best Practices: Find out how to use AI and analytics, keep data safe, and follow new rules.

Meet Peers: Network with Chief Data Officers, analytics leaders, and other experts.

Discover New Tools: See the newest platforms and services from trusted vendors.

Spot Future Trends: Hear about upcoming laws, ethical issues, and new technology.

Real-World Case Studies: Learn from true stories, not just theory.

Tips to Get the Most Out of It

Check the Agenda: Choose sessions that fit your work—like AI operations, governance, or data architecture.

Look Up Speakers: See who covers your industry, such as the Future of Finance, healthcare, or retail.

Plan Networking: Connect with speakers or attendees before the event if you can.

Join Small Groups: Workshops and roundtables give deeper insights.

Focus on Action: Leave with 2–3 ideas you can use in the next few months.

Summary
CDAO Chicago 2026 is the place to learn, share, and network if you work with data or AI.
You will meet industry leaders, discover new technology, and leave with clear steps to improve your own data strategy.