Drive Innovation Through Data and Analytics Excellence
Returning for its fifth year, CDAO Germany 2026 is the premier event for Germany’s leading data, analytics, and AI executives across industries.
Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts explore the latest strategies for advancing data-driven decision-making, AI adoption, analytics innovation, and governance maturity. This year’s event will also examine the intersection of technology, regulation, and data ethics — and how organizations can balance innovation with compliance in an evolving European landscape.
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Our key themes for 2026
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leveraging advanced analytics to improve organizational forecasting, operational efficiency, and strategic planning.
AI in Risk Management / Operations
Utilizing machine learning and AI to optimize processes, mitigate risks, and enhance decision-making across industries.
Data Governance and Compliance
Best practices for ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality, trustworthy data.
Ethics of AI
Balancing innovation with ethical considerations in AI deployment to drive responsible, sustainable outcomes.
Official Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Stefany Ratkovic, Chief Digital and Data Officer at RWDI, will deliver a keynote on Leading Global Data & Technology Transformation, exploring what it takes to build high-performing organizations in an era defined by AI and rapid change.
She’ll share strategies for scaling collaborative global teams, building the cultural alignment needed for complex initiatives, and making smart, future-ready technology choices. Stefany will also discuss maintaining a cohesive, secure tech stack and implementing governance frameworks that ensure consistency and scalability.

Join the session
Who: Kathleen Vitug, Conference Director, Corinium
Title: Leading Global Data & Technology Transformation: Teams, Tools, and the AI Roadmap
When: 9:00AM - 28th April, 2026

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium

Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
Corinium
What's being said about us?
What our past attendees have shared about CDAO Germany
''Warm and cozy are the two words I'd use for CDAO Germany. Organisers have achieved a nice speaker-to- audience ration, cutting through the hype via healthy interactions on one hand, and not getting lost in the buzz at the same time"
Danish Rafique, Global Head of Digital & Data Strategy, Bayer
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"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’"
Dubravko Dolic, head of Applied Analytics & AI, Continental
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Why attend?
Join us at CDAO Germany and immerse yourself in an environment designed to inspire innovation and accelerate business impact. Hear from expert speakers, connect with senior data and AI leaders, and gain valuable insights into the latest data-driven technologies, platforms, and services shaping the enterprise.
Engage with peers to explore how to align data strategies with business objectives, navigate regulatory and operational complexity, and harness advanced analytics and AI to drive sustainable growth — while strengthening governance, trust, and compliance across the organization.
Who will be there?
CDAO Germany is designed for senior data, analytics, and AI leaders, including CDOs, CAOs, CIOs, Heads of Data, Directors, and Managers from a broad range of industries across Germany and the wider DACH region.
If you specialize in data strategy, analytics, artificial intelligence, data governance, compliance, or automation, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange best practices, and expand your professional network within Germany’s data and analytics leadership community.
Silver Sponsor
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. Visit website
How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Kathleen Vitug
Conference Director
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