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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Focus on strategic outcomes for CRM success: Slow down to speed up

DataIQ partner Salocin Group explains how organisations can benefit from shifting focus to being more outcome obsessed in implementing future-ready CRM, to achieve strategic success.
2025 AI and data leadership – Executive benchmark survey leadership, transformation, and innovation in an AI future

Randy Bean’s report on AI and data leadership in 2025 provides stunning insights into the lay of the land for data professionals.
Frontline lessons for organisational AI preparation

As businesses embrace AI, data leaders need to make sure they have prepared properly for the journey, and BigID explained AI preparation at the DataIQ 100 Summit.
A data culture introduction for non-data professionals

An easy guide for data leaders to present to non-data professionals in their organisations about what data culture is.
A failure in training is failing digital transformations

There is a severe lack of training to complement new tech and tools which is leading to large numbers of data and digital investments failing.
What the Data Use and Access Bill means for DataIQ members

How will the proposed Data Use and Access Bill impact DataIQ members, and will there need to be any new considerations for day-to-day operations?
How to overcome data challenges with AI adoption

DataIQ partner Grant Thornton examines some of the main challenges CDOs face with AI adoption and how to tame them.
Winning awards – How EDF energised its data office vibe

EDF’s data office had a highly successful year at the DataIQ Awards and spoke to the DataIQ community about how it achieved excellence with a range of projects.