Organizations struggle to make sense of numerous programs and projects that overlap or operate in silos. This research will weave together data and analytics governance, MDM and data quality into one organized initiative that every CDAO should be interested in.

As organisations scale AI and move towards Data Products, success depends on trusted, high-quality data underpinned by strong governance. In this fireside chat, Chemist Warehouse shares how domain-aligned metadata, data quality, and governance, powered by Alation, enable a unified delivery framework using Critical Data Elements (CDEs) to reduce risk, drive self-service, and build a foundation for AI-ready analytics and future data product initiatives.

Three out of four companies are betting big on AI – but most are digging on shifting ground. In this $100 billion gold rush, none of these investments will pay off without data quality and strong governance – and that remains a challenge for many organizations. Not every enterprise has a solid data governance practice and maturity models vary widely. As a result, investments in innovation initiatives are at risk of failure. What are the most important data management issues to prioritize? See how your organization measures up and get ahead of the curve with Actian.

A great data system must begin with a clear vision, is shaped through measurable milestones, and ultimately proves its worth through meaningful use.
Join us as we explore the journey of building the National Disability Data Asset—a groundbreaking initiative linking data about Australians with disability in a way never done before. This world-first effort, brings together, Commonwealth, State and Territory data across most subject domains to improve the lives of Australians with disability. It’s a story of bold ambition, shaped by the voices of users, data governance, and challenged by the complexity of data sharing in 21st century Australia under 20th century legislation.

Discover how Australia’s national public broadcaster accelerated its data governance journey through a people and process-led approach. This session highlights how effective change management, cultural alignment, and data literacy helped embed accountability, foster trust, and drive maturity across all aspects of data governance in a complex federated organisation. Explore the transformative impact of a people-led approach to data governance and gain insights into effective strategies for fostering accountability and trust.

We will discuss the latest burning issues that heads of data governance must address, and also provide recommendations to manage and exploit emerging opportunities. With an understanding of the influencing drivers and trends, leaders will be equipped to optimize their data governance strategy.