CDAO Chicago 2026

Returning for its ninth year, CDAO Chicago 2026 is the premier event for America's top data and analytics leaders across industries. This transformative two-day summit brings together 250+ senior data, analytics, and AI executives from multiple sectors to explore how organizations can drive innovation through data and analytics excellence. Attendees will hear from 40+ expert speakers sharing strategies for leveraging data to drive decision-making, foster innovation, and unlock business growth. Key themes include data governance and compliance, AI applications in business, data-driven decision making, and the ethics of AI. The event highlights emerging technologies, governance best practices, and the intersection of AI and data ethics shaping the future of organizations everywhere. Participants will gain actionable insights, engage with solution providers offering the latest in data and AI technologies, and expand their network with data leaders from various sectors including United Airlines, Abbott Laboratories, Boeing, Allstate, McDonald's, and Walgreens.