CIO or CDO: Who Drives the Data & AI Agenda [In Person]
CIO or CDO: Who Drives the Data & AI Agenda?
About this event
As organisations continue to accelerate their use of data and AI, the partnership between the Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer has become critical to business success. Together, these leaders play a central role in driving innovation, managing risk, and delivering measurable value through technology and data.
DAMA Melbourne is organising this event in partnership with Australian Computer Society.
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with senior technology and data executives as we explore how CIOs and CDOs are aligning priorities, shaping enterprise data strategies, and enabling responsible AI adoption across modern organisations.
This session will unpack the realities of executive collaboration, including how leaders balance speed with governance, experimentation with accountability, and ambition with commercial outcomes. Drawing on real world experience, our speakers will share insights into building strong data foundations, navigating complex ecosystems, and unlocking value through effective leadership alignment.
What you will gain
💡 Insights into how CIOs and CDOs work together to lead data and AI strategy
💡 Practical perspectives on balancing innovation, governance and business outcomes
💡 Approaches to responsible and scalable AI adoption
💡 A deeper understanding of the leadership dynamics shaping modern enterprises
💡 Opportunities to connect with peers facing similar challenges
Come for the conversation, stay for the insights, and leave with a clearer view of how technology and data leadership can deliver stronger results together.
Event Schedule
5:30 pm – Registration opens
6:00 pm – Welcome and event commencement
6:05 pm – Keynote address: DAMA Australia Victoria Branch Head
6:15 pm – Fireside discussion and audience Q&A
6:55 pm – Formal session concludes
7:00 pm – Networking drinks and connections
7:30 pm – Event close
We look forward to welcoming you at the HUB.