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 2026, join a community of forward-thinking leaders tackling these challenges head-on with practical strategies and fresh ideas tailored to the German market.
Past Speakers:
Dr. Markus Eberl
Chief Analytics Officer
Ipsos
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
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NEW THIS YEAR
Two Tailored Tracks for Today’s Data & AI Challenges
Track A: Leadership, Governance & Strategy
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Aligning data and AI strategy with the EU AI Act, GDPR, and German regulation
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Defining clear accountability for AI-driven decisions
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Scaling enterprise AI beyond pilots and proofs of concept
Track B: Data Platforms & Operational Excellence
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Building AI-ready data platforms for real-time decision-making
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Overcoming legacy systems in manufacturing, energy, and finance
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Turning analytics and models into day-to-day business impact
New 2026 Formats for a Fresh Perspective
Executive Hackathon: Making the Call on Enterprise AI
Work through real AI investment and governance decisions with peers, balancing speed, risk, and ROI.
Interactive Discussion Groups: What Really Stops Data-Driven Organisations from Winning?
Open, facilitated peer discussions on data foundations, culture, and governance.
Expert Ask-Me-Anything: AI, Regulation & Business Value
Get practical answers on EU AI Act, risk, ROI, and scaling AI in German enterprises.
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’"
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Informatica
Informatica from Salesforce is a leader in AI-powered enterprise cloud data management helping organizations connect, manage, and unify their AI-ready data with the Intelligent Data Management Cloud platform including data catalog, data integration, governance, quality and privacy, metadata management, and master data management capabilities. Informatica integrates with and supports a broad ecosystem of partners providing flexibility and choice while helping customers unlock the full value of their data and AI. Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) is the #1 AI CRM, empowering companies to connect with their customers in a whole new way through the power of artificial intelligence, data, and trust.
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Conference Producer /
Kathleen Vitug
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!
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