Final call: Nominations for the 2026 DataIQ 100 Europe will close on 7 November

The countdown is on. Nominations for the 2026 DataIQ 100 Europe – the data and AI industry’s definitive power list – will close at midnight on Thursday 7 November.
Shaping the Next Era: The Evolution of Data Leadership for the AI-First Future

On Wednesday, 22 October 2025, we proudly unveiled the DataIQ 30 Africa – a defining milestone in the evolution of global data and AI leadership. For the first time, Africa’s most influential data and AI leaders have been recognised in a dedicated programme, revealed at the DataIQ 30 Africa Reveal in Johannesburg. Delivered in partnership […]
10 Tips to Successfully Migrate to Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Fabric is gathering momentum across enterprise data teams, with leaders seeking best practices for migration. Those with experience are clear that migrating successfully isn’t just about technical setup but about designing new habits, ownership models and governance from day one.
Myth versus Reality of Technical Data Lineage

The path to robust data lineage is still uphill and strewn with pitfalls. DataIQ recently bought together leaders from mature organisations to exchange best practices on the topic, revealing a wealth common myths and practical advice on how to to meaningfully advance with technical data lineage.
1.9 Years: What Short CDO Tenure Says About Your Organisation

Our latest report reveals that the average tenure of a Chief Data Officer in Europe is 1.9 years. In other words, the role designed to lead data and AI transformation across people, culture, and technology is gone in less than two years. What does that mean for your organisation?
Stop Explaining Agentic AI — Start Implementing It

Scaling agentic AI and proving its worth with successful implementation is the challenge being faced by data and AI leaders as curiosity wanes.
Data and AI Leadership: Under Way and Under Pressure

A new report by DataIQ in collaboration with Databricks explores the real leadership work behind the AI-first organisation
Data and AI Leadership: Under Way and Under Pressure

How do you lead when AI capabilities outpace organisational readiness? For data and AI leaders, that is today’s defining test. While emerging technologies offer an abundance of new opportunities, leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver impact while laying foundations in a continuously shifting landscape. This report, produced by DataIQ in collaboration with Databricks, captures […]
Profit with Purpose: We’re Officially a B Corp!

We’re proud to announce we are now officially a Certified B Corporation. This milestone reflects our commitment to building a business that balances profit with purpose.
DataIQ World Congress Reinvented: Two Days That Will Shape the Future of Data and AI

Make sure you are in London 4-5 November to take part in the 2025 DataIQ World Congress and Awards.
Designing Data Strategies That Last Beyond Year One

How organisations can secure executive ownership, align delivery, and build data strategies that sustain business transformation.
Trust, Transformation, and Accountability: DataIQ’s David Reed at Big Data LDN 2025

Join David Reed at Big Data LDN’s tenth anniversary on the 24 September to hear about trust, transformation, and accountability in the age of agentic AI.
Leadership Traits Fueling AI Excellence

The profiles of the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America have been assessed by Blend with a DiSC profile and Dashboard to highlight what makes a data and AI leader.
Part 3 – The Next Generation Data and AI Leader: From Hype to Hard Value

The DataIQ 100 examine how future data and AI leaders can transition from hype to value as organisations continue to evolve in a new data-centric landscape.
What the 2 August EU AI Act deadline means in practice for EU and UK‑based data and AI leaders

The EU AI Act’s second major phase is now live and enforceable, so what does this mean for data and AI leaders across the continent?
Part 2 – Culture versus Speed: The Regional Realities of Data and AI Leadership

Culture versus speed is the core or the difference between North American and European data and AI leaders according to the most recent DataIQ 100 list.
DataIQ World Congress Programme

We’re thrilled to provide you with this downloadable programme, your comprehensive guide to navigating the World Congress and maximising your experience. Within these pages, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your time with us, including: The agenda: From visionary keynotes to unique content streams and thought-provoking discussions, discover what’s in store. […]
Part 1 – Common Ground, Rising Stakes: The Universal Mandate for Data and AI Leaders

Part one of a new series examining what data and AI leaders from the DataIQ 100 Europe and DataIQ 100 North America lists for 2025 think about the evolution of the role over the next year.
More than Data: Key Leadership Skills to Win Sponsorship

This article, part of our new DataIQ 100 Insights Series, unveils the leadership behaviours that help data and AI leaders earn trust, build influence, and secure lasting sponsorship by leading beyond their teams and becoming indispensable to their organisations.
Successfully Enabling Data Sharing in the Aerospace and Defence Sector

Aerospace and defence data and AI leaders examine the challenges surrounding security and regulation of sharing data both within and between organisations.