{"id":39650,"date":"2026-01-15T09:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T09:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/?post_type=article&p=39650"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:33:34","slug":"dataiq-2026-dataiq-100-europe-live","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/articles\/dataiq-2026-dataiq-100-europe-live\/","title":{"rendered":"DataIQ to reveal the 2026 DataIQ 100 Europe live, celebrating the most influential leaders in data and AI"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cNow in its thirteenth year, the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100 is the first and only fully curated power list recognising the most influential practitioners in data, analytics, and AI,\u201d\u00a0said Adrian Gregory, Founder and Chair at\u00a0DataIQ.\u00a0\u201cSince its launch,\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0has\u00a0identified\u00a0and researched the rise of today\u2019s most impactful data and AI leaders, understanding their paths to power, lessons learned and their insights on how to make a difference for their organisations. Today,\u00a0the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100 is a 12-month programme of thought leadership, research,\u00a0and\u00a0high-level\u00a0events\u00a0that bring\u00a0considerable value and recognition to the data and AI profession.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn an era where AI is redefining every industry, the DataIQ 100 celebrates the human ingenuity behind this technology shift,\u201d said\u00a0Kayur Rughani, Managing Director at Accenture Data & AI. \u201cThese are the leaders navigating a complex new frontier, guiding their organisations, empowering their colleagues, and shaping a positive impact on society. Like DataIQ, Accenture is actively supporting\u00a0data\u00a0and\u00a0AI\u00a0leaders,\u00a0and we are proud to support this important programme for a\u00a0fifth\u00a0consecutive year.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100\u00a0Europe\u00a0Live Reveal,\u00a0taking\u00a0place from\u00a03:00\u20133:30\u00a0PM\u00a0(GMT) on Zoom<\/a>, will\u00a0publicly announce\u00a0the complete list for the first time. Open to the entire data and AI community, the event offers a rare opportunity to come together and celebrate peer achievement at scale.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Top Ten of the 100 revealed here will be announced at the upcoming 2026\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0Discussion.\u00a0The Discussion will be held\u00a0on 5\u00a0March at the Science\u00a0Museum, London.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A trusted benchmark for the data profession<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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DataIQ to reveal the 2026 DataIQ 100 Europe live on 4 February.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Inclusion in the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100 is widely regarded as a badge of honour.\u00a0It is\u00a0frequently\u00a0referenced in executive biographies, media profiles, and organisational announcements, reflecting the list\u2019s standing as the industry\u2019s most credible\u00a0\u2018who\u2019s\u00a0who\u2019\u00a0of data leadership.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What sets the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100 apart is the rigour behind its\u00a0selection. Nominees are assessed using a data-driven\u00a0methodology\u00a0that evaluates factors such as the scale and complexity of their work, their leadership tenure, and the demonstrable impact they have delivered through data, analytics, and AI. This approach ensures the final list is not a popularity contest, but a representative view of those genuinely driving progress within their organisations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The result is a list with authority and integrity that reflects how influence in data is\u00a0earned.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A moment to celebrate, together<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The live reveal<\/a>\u00a0has been\u00a0designed as a shared moment for the\u00a0entire\u00a0community. Attendees are encouraged to join from the office, alongside colleagues and\u00a0other\u00a0teams, to recognise the achievements of peers and reflect on the evolving shape of leadership in data and AI.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a seasoned data leader, an emerging practitioner, or part of the wider ecosystem supporting data-driven transformation, the event offers a chance to be part of a defining industry milestone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Event details<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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In partnership with Accenture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Date:<\/span><\/b>\u00a04 February<\/span>\u00a0
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\nLocation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Zoom<\/a> (virtual)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration is open for the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100\u00a0Europe\u00a0Live Reveal<\/a>. This is an unmissable opportunity to\u00a0witness\u00a0the full list unveiled publicly and to celebrate the individuals shaping the future of data and AI.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the Top\u00a0Ten\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0100\u00a0Europe\u00a0will be revealed at the 2026\u00a0DataIQ\u00a0Discussion, 5 March at the Science Museum, London. This is\u00a0an exclusive event designed specifically for C-suite data and AI leaders.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who is moving the needle across data and AI this year? On 4 February, the industry finds out. Join your peers for the live unveiling of the 2026 DataIQ 100 Europe, the definitive ranking of the leaders shaping the future of data and AI. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":39651,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[129,127],"tags":[],"pillar":[194],"class_list":["post-39650","article","type-article","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorial","category-news","pillar-leadership"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-21 00:10:04","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/39650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39650"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/39650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39678,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/39650\/revisions\/39678"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39650"},{"taxonomy":"pillar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dataiq.global\/devstage\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pillar?post=39650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}