Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Three-day executive forum for Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief AI Officers, and senior data leaders from enterprises with $500M+ revenue or 1,000+ employees
- Covers data strategy, AI implementation at scale, data governance, responsible AI frameworks, and aligning data initiatives with business objectives
- Small group format of 75 to 100 vetted attendees featuring peer roundtables, fireside chats, and boardroom discussions
- Participating organizations include Amazon, Atlassian, ServiceNow, PepsiCo, Verizon, Citi, and IQVIA
About the Event
CDAIO Forum West October 2026 is a three-day, invite-only gathering for senior data, analytics, and AI executives. The event takes place at the M Resort in Las Vegas and limits attendance to 75 to 100 vetted participants. The agenda is developed in collaboration with an executive council of industry leaders, with sessions structured as working discussions rather than traditional conference presentations. Travel and lodging costs are covered for approved attendees.
Data Strategy and AI Implementation
The forum addresses strategic and operational challenges facing enterprise data and AI functions. Core topics include aligning data and AI initiatives with business goals, operationalizing AI at scale, and building effective data governance structures. Sessions also examine responsible AI frameworks and approaches to digital transformation. The format emphasizes peer learning and practical frameworks that attendees can apply within their organizations.
Session Formats
Programming includes fireside chats, peer panels, boardroom discussions, and evening networking events. The small group structure supports direct engagement between executives facing similar challenges across different industries. Roundtable sessions facilitate peer benchmarking and problem-solving among leaders from technology, finance, healthcare, logistics, insurance, and consumer goods sectors.
Sponsors and Participating Organizations
Gold Partners include Fivetran, Google Cloud, Solid, Orion Governance, and Couchbase. Unfold serves as Panel Partner. Confirmed attendees represent organizations including Amazon, Atlassian, ServiceNow, NielsenIQ, PepsiCo, Verizon, Box, Citi, IQVIA, and M&T Bank.
Who Should Attend
The forum is designed for Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief AI Officers, Vice Presidents, Senior Directors, and Heads of Data, AI, or Analytics functions. Eligibility requires a senior leadership role overseeing data, analytics, or AI strategy at an organization with $500M or more in revenue or 1,000 or more employees.