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February 25-26, 2026

CDAO UK 2026

London

The UK’s Leading Forum Where Data, AI, and Strategy Converge to Shape The Future of Business

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60+Speakers
200+Attendees
London

Step into the room with the UK’s top data leaders. Secure your seat for the ultimate two-day deep dive into business-led data strategy, AI governance, and leadership transformation.

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2026 Speakers

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Vladimir Bendikow

Chief Data Officer

FIRSTBANK UK LIMITED

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Sally Bashuan

Executive Director, Head of Global Data Governance

Federated Hermes

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Francesco Di Costanzo

Chief Executive Officer

JAJA Finance

James Davies

James Davies

Chief Analyst Officer

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Anwar Mirza

Data Strategy and Governance

Ex TNT/FedEx

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WHAT TO EXPECT

🔹 Two Expert-Led Tracks Over 2 Days

  • Data Integrity & Trust at Scale
    Dive into governance, ethics, privacy, and regulation — all designed to support innovation at enterprise scale, not slow it down.
  • Smarter Data Strategy for Business Impact
    Explore modern operating models, leadership approaches, and practical ways to scale what works — with measurable value to the business.

🔹 ✨ New Exclusive Format: Live Poll Debate
Should data act without human review?
An audience-powered session where your vote drives the discussion. Experts go head-to-head on automation vs human oversight.

🔹 End the Day with a Fireside Chat
The CDAO as Storyteller
Hear how leading CDAOs craft narratives that resonate — turning insights into action with CFOs, COOs, and Boards.

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Topics we cover

Data Literacy

Advanced Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Regulation Management

Data Strategy

Customer Experience

Data Quality

Data Governance

Customer Insights

Sustainability & Data

Consumer Privacy

Data Literacy
Advanced Analytics
Stakeholder Management
Regulation Management
Data Strategy
Customer Experience
Data Quality
Data Governance
Customer Insights
Sustainability & Data
Consumer Privacy

Why Attend

Our events bring together the UK’s most senior positions within data and analytics from a cross-industry setting for a combination of learning, networking and discussion around topics commonly faced by the community. With speakers across Governance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation and much more, hear insights that will maximise the value of your data and innovate the strategies used within your organisation.

Extraordinary Speakers

Discover how advances in data & analytics are transforming the industry, from the world’s leading innovators and executives.

Speakers will share insights into data strategies, governance, quality and management whilst sharing real-world use cases, discussing common challenges and addressing ways to maximise business impact.

Discover Emerging Trends

Learn about how data & analytics can facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective digital transformation, reduce cost, increase competitiveness and allow for greater practical business impacts when it comes to areas such as data quality, talent development, innovation, regulation, sustainability and much more.

Expand Your Network

A unique opportunity to interact with industry leaders, senior executives, CxO's and fellow peers. Learn from & connect with 150+ cross-industry D&A experts sharing best practices and advice to improve your data strategy and business impact.

Who Should Attend

CDAO UK has been designed for titled and de-facto CDO's, as well as those aspiring to reach that level. Job titles of attendees include but are not limited to:
  • CDAO
  • CTO
  • CDO
  • Director, Data Intelligence
  • Chief Data Scientist
  • SVP Data & Analytics
  • Head of Data Innovation
  • Head of Data Governance & Quality
  • Director Data Operations
  • VP Insights & Analytics
  • Head of Business Intelligence
  • Director of Data Strategy

Join the Discussion

  • 50 speakers
  • Leading technologists & innovators
  • Group brainstorming sessions
  • Interactive workshops
  • 8+ hours of networking
  • Access to filmed presentations & slides
  • Discover technology shaping the future

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Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

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IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,800 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely.

IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com

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Our events are all carefully created from scratch. The whole process from research to post-production is crafted by our team, so we are always available to assist with any queries! We look forward to meeting you at the event!

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Gold Sponsors

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We combine our Al-optimized hardware with cutting-edge Al software to make working and collaborating on projects simpler, faster and more secure. Our range of solutions slash setup configuration times, accelerate model development, and enable instant access to additional compute power helping you get to insights quicker. Visit www.hp.com/us-en/workstations/ai-workstations for more information. 

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Silver Sponsors

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Veezoo is the leading ChatGPT-like Self-Service Analytics solution that enables everyone to get trusted insights from their data simply by asking in plain English.

Founded in Switzerland in 2016, Veezoo works with some of the most data-driven companies in the world such as AXA, Breitling, and Valora, to expedite their data democratization strategy and foster a data-driven culture.

By combining Generative AI with a semantic governance layer, known as the Veezoo Knowledge Graph, Veezoo empowers non-technical users to ask questions from data and get insights they can trust.

Veezoo has been named a Cool Vendor in the 2024 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ in AI Models and Natural Language Technologies.

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Ataccama Corporation is an international software company that prides itself in delivering cutting-edge technology used for data quality, master data management, data governance, and big data. Leading financial, commercial, and government organizations choose Ataccama technologies for their proven ability to execute and deliver real business benefits.

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Multiverse helps you build a data-driven, AI-enabled culture to optimise decision-making and strategic use of technology across the organisation through upskilling programmes -- at no commercial cost through the UK Apprenticeship Levy.

We have helped over 1000 companies close critical data, AI and tech skill gaps in their workforce, through a new kind of apprenticeship.

Whether your goal is to upskill and reskill your employees, or recruit high-potential talent, our approach can help you build the right capabilities to unlock transformation.

By combining work and learning, our goal is to break the expensive barrier between education and employment - helping businesses create equitable access to economic opportunity.

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Exhibitors

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Your data has the power to drive smarter, faster decisions. At TP, we create operational excellence, uncover emerging trends, and enable strategic transformation by transforming data into actionable intelligence, empowering organizations to execute decisive actions with confidence. From enhancing customer experiences and optimizing workforce management to delivering AI-powered insights and robust reporting frameworks, we help businesses navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

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Networking Sponsors

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Mindfuel is the company behind Delight, a purpose-built platform for managing data and AI portfolios at scale. Designed for enterprise teams, Delight provides a structured environment to collect and prioritize high-value initiatives, align and communicate with stakeholders, and demonstrate business impact. By replacing fragmented tools and manual processes with a single source of truth, connecting use cases and data products, Delight empowers data teams to manage their portfolio with clarity, efficiency, and strategic focus from day one. Headquartered in Munich, Mindfuel supports enterprise clients across industries globally in turning AI investments into measurable business value.

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