Avoiding the rocket trap: AI strategy needs a guiding mind
At Guild 2025, senior data and AI leaders will be tackling the challenges of successfully scaling AI. Based on insights from Databricks, Elsevier, and DataIQ, this post explores why CDAOs need to act as guiding minds—avoiding fragmentation by aligning innovation with enterprise-wide value.
Walking in sunshine: Resilient leadership in the age of AI
At DataIQ’s Guild think tank, senior data and AI leaders unpack the emotional arc of leadership—from early optimism to disillusionment, and back to clarity. Featuring insights from Databricks, Elsevier, and DataIQ, they discuss why emotional resilience is a core capability for AI-first leadership.
Guild Think Tank 2025: Data and AI leadership in an AI-first world
At the Guild think tank, a small group of big thinkers are shaping the future of data and AI leadership — through conversations that can only happen here.
Mastering data foundations for AI: Practical strategies for chief data and AI officers
As AI evolves faster than businesses can handle, it is up to data leaders to understand how solid foundations will ensure long-term success and flexibility.
What CDOs wish they knew before taking the job
Lessons from Data and AI Leaders on the CDO role who have been there before, and things the new CDOs wish they knew about the challenges ahead.
AI governance as a strategic advantage: Regulation, trust and competitive edge
Demands for AI governance are growing, provoking concern among data and AI leaders that it will stifle their ability to create value. However, others see it as compelling opportunity for trust-building and innovation.
Best practices for implementing agentic AI
Agentic AI is a leap forward in organisational AI adoption. Here we discuss the best practices to harness its full potential.
Summit North America Programme
Data and AI are no longer emerging technologies—they are critical driving forces behind the success of every business. But turning potential into impact isn’t straightforward. Success relies on overcoming challenges like limited buy-in, unpredictable funding, compliance barriers, and scaling issues, while simultaneously fostering collaboration and driving engagement. We’re thrilled to provide you with this downloadable […]
Why analysts stay stuck in execution mode
Analytics teams remain stuck in delivery mode rather than shaping strategic conversations, but this can be remedied with trust and culture according to David Castro-Gavino, Global Vice President of Data, HelloFresh SE.
DeepSeek – Game changer or risk?
What are the risks associated with the controversial generative AI tool DeepSeek and what are the benefits that data leaders can extract?
How to Craft an Award-Winning Entry
Now in its 13th year, the DataIQ Awards celebrate exceptional companies, individuals, and programmes that have significantly advanced the impact of data and AI. These prestigious awards honour outstanding contributions to innovation, the cultivation of data-driven cultures, and the advancement of ethical practices in the industry. Our comprehensive guide provides all the information you need […]
DataIQ 100 North America to be unveiled at Nashville Summit
The DataIQ 100 has long been acknowledged as a benchmark for leadership in data and AI. Expanding its reach to North America reinforces DataIQ’s commitment to showcasing and connecting the individuals driving data-led transformation across industries. “Recognizing the leaders driving data and AI is not just about celebrating individual achievement but also acknowledging the strategic […]
How can businesses leverage agentic AI?
Agentic AI is the next evolution for data-driven organisations, so community members came together to share their early-stage experiences and aspirations for the new technology.
DataIQ 100 – Lorenzo Bavasso, BT: Underpinning business transformation with AI
BT devised and implemented a new set of AI tools in its internal systems to move away from legacy systems and transform the organisation.
The Big 5: The Defining Priorities for Data and AI Leaders in 2025
On Tuesday, 4 March 2025 we unveiled the 2025 DataIQ 100 Europe – a power list of the most important and influential people in data-driven businesses and the innovators who support them. Those recognised in the 2025 DataIQ 100 are making extraordinary strides in the field of data innovation and possess the influence, profile, experience […]
The DataIQ 100 reveals the top ten leading data professionals for 2025
The leading personalities in data and AI for 2025 were revealed at yesterday’s DataIQ 100 – the premier curated list of influential data and AI leaders.
Voice of the Chief Data Officer 2024
We´re delighted to present to our members Voice of the Chief Data Officer 2024. This report captures the latest insights, experiences and advice shared by some of today’s most brilliant Chief Data Officers during Data Leader’s Guild think tank which took place 20-21st June just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. As always, Guild was an exploration […]
Embedding your data literacy programme masterclass
Data literacy programmes are essential for data-centric success and evolving data culture. DataIQ members came together to listen to an expert explain their organisation’s data literacy journey.
How the Academy for Future Leaders (AFL) benefits aspirational data professionals
AFL alumni Jordan Dwyer explains why data professionals should take part in the AFL programme and how careers can be boosted by expert tuition.
Developing engagement with your own data academies
In recent years, many DataIQ members have heavily invested in developing data academies, e-learning courses, and in-house training to improve data literacy. However, engagement and application of learning remain significant hurdles.