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Chicago CDAO Executive Summit 2026

Chicago CDAO Executive Summit is a one-day local program for Chicago's CDAO community.

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Dates
October 21, 2026
Venue
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

TL;DR

  • Chicago CDAO Executive Summit 2026 takes place October 21 at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.
  • It is a one-day local program where Chicago's top CDAOs address shared business challenges.
  • The format includes practitioner keynotes, interactive breakouts, boardroom discussions, dedicated networking, and matched one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings.
  • Members must meet attendance criteria that include private-sector organizations with $500M+ in revenue.

About

The summit is a one-day local program where Chicago's top CDAOs tackle shared business challenges through peer-driven topics. Content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs, with practitioner keynotes, breakout and boardroom discussions, networking, and matched one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings. The Chicago community includes Chief Data & Analytics Officers and C-level data leaders.

Who you'll find in the room

CDAO and C-level data leaders

Chief Data & Analytics Officers and C-level data leaders from the Chicago community.

Featured speakers

7 listed

Abhi Bhatt

VP, Technology - Data & AI · CarMax Inc

Kristina Chambers

VP, Enterprise Data Products, Analytics, AI, and Integrations · Molex

Sid Raina

VP & Global Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics · Medline

Vijay Rajandram

CDO · Northern Trust

Cameron Roche

Sr. Director Analyst · Gartner

Dima Spivak

VP, Product Management, watsonx Operational Data and Data Portfolio · IBM

Jane Rheem

Chief Data & AI Officer · Sidley Austin

Venue & travel

Venue

Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile,

Getting there

A room block is available at $409 USD plus tax, with reservations due by September 28, 2026.

Questions people ask

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Chicago CDAO Executive Summit 2026 is on October 21, 2026.

It is held at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.

The audience includes Chief Data & Analytics Officers and C-level data leaders in the Chicago community.

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