Germany’s data and analytics landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by stringent regulations, ambitious sustainability goals, and the relentless pace of technological innovation. At CDAO Germany 2025, join a community of forward-thinking leaders tackling these challenges head-on with practical strategies and fresh ideas tailored to the German market.
2025 Speakers:

Dr. Markus Eberl
Chief Analytics Officer
Ipsos

Ole Bossdorf
Chief Analytics Officer
Project A

Vanessa Bernhardt-Horst
VP, Business Analytics
METSO

Gareth Far
Head of Data Science and AI
UNICREDIT

Sandeep Murali
Global Director of Data Excellence and Business Analytics
MUNDIPHARMA

Barbara Engerer
Head of Data and Analytics - Vice President Global Digital Services
BSH HOME APPLIANCES GROUP

NEW THIS YEAR
Two Tailored Tracks for Today’s Data & Analytics Challenges
Track A: Leadership and Strategic Data Transformation
- Aligning data strategies with Germany’s regulatory environment, including GDPR and the EU AI Act.
- Building high-performing teams in a competitive talent market.
- Accelerating digital transformation in legacy industries like manufacturing and finance.
Track B: Data Innovation and Operational Excellence
- Scaling AI/ML solutions to optimise efficiency across the value chain.
- Bridging the gap between legacy infrastructure and modern platforms.
- Leveraging data to meet Germany’s sustainability and ESG targets.
New 2025 Formats for a Fresh Perspective
- Workshop: Navigating AI Regulations—Obstacle or Opportunity?
Explore the practical impacts of the EU AI Act on innovation and strategy, with insights from German leaders who are paving the way.
- Interactive Roundtable: How can effective data management accelerate and drive digital transformation?
- Expert Ask-Me-Anything: AI Ethics and Data Privacy
Get answers from leading experts on the ethical implications of AI and navigating data privacy concerns.
Topics we cover
Data Strategy
Data Management
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Data Ecosystems
Data Platforms
WHY ATTEND
CDAO Germany brings together the DACH region's most senior leaders within data and analytics from a cross-industry setting for a combination of learning, networking and discussion around topics commonly faced by the community. Join us to hear insights that will maximise the value of your data and innovate the strategies used within your organisation.
Extraordinary Speakers
Discover how advances in data & analytics are transforming the industry, from the world's leading innovators and executives.
Speakers will share insights into data strategies, governance, quality and management whilst sharing real-world use cases, discussing common challenges and addressing ways to maximise business impact.
Discover Emerging Trends
Learn about how data & analytics can facilitate the delivery of efficient and effective digital transformation, reduce cost, increase competitiveness and allow for greater practical business impacts when it comes to areas such as data quality, talent development, innovation, regulation, sustainability and much more.
Expand Your Network
A unique opportunity to interact with industry leaders, senior executives, CxO's and fellow peers. Learn from & connect with cross-industry D&A experts sharing best practices and advice to improve your data strategy and business impact.
Who Should Attend
Our CDAO conferences have been designed for those leading or aspiring to lead the data analytics function within their organisations.
Join the Discussion
- Exclusive Speakers
- Unique Discussion Group Formats
- Many hours of networking
- and much, much more!
What our past attendees have shared about CDAO Germany


"It was great to meet the peers from other companies to discuss the challenges we all encounter in our daily work. To hear the experts giving their perspectives during the panels helped me in understanding where we all stand in terms of data-maturity’"
Corinium Partners
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Conference Producer /
Monika Dincheva
Our events are all carefully created from scratch. The whole process from research to post-production is crafted by our team, so we are always available to assist with any queries! We look forward to meeting you at the event!