The Inflection Point: Data and AI Moving to the Mainstream
Data and AI have reached a turning point, evolving from emerging capabilities to mainstream catalysts of enterprise transformation. In North America, this shift is being led by the most influential data and AI leaders, embedding intelligence at the core of their organizations to deliver results at scale. Get your copy to explore how the most […]
The 2025 DataIQ Awards North America winners announced
Destination Canada, Colgate-Palmolive, and National Grid were among those celebrated at the Awards for their data and AI developments to improve functions, processes, and benefits to users.
Same CDAO title, different game: the realities of data and AI leadership
At Guild, senior data and AI leaders will be exploring the evolving role of the CDAO. Following last year’s event, leaders from Databricks, Elsevier, and DataIQ unpacked three leadership archetypes and discussed what it takes to move beyond delivery into enterprise influence.
Day 1 Highlights: DataIQ Summit North America 2025
The opening day of the 2025 DataIQ Summit North America brought together an energized community of the region’s leading data and AI practitioners, strategists, builders, and changemakers united by a shared mission: to move data and AI into the mainstream of business value creation.
The leading names in North American data and AI are revealed in the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America list
The industry’s premier data and AI leaders gathered in Nashville for the unveiling of the 2025 DataIQ 100 North America.
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 […]