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We recently wrapped up our first-ever Enterprise Data Strategy Board Meeting in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

23 companies and 33 heads of data management, analytics, and governance (and zero vendors) came together for two days of nowhere-else leadership conversations.<\/p>\n

One member said it was the best conference they’ve attended in years.<\/p>\n

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“I loved the size of our sessions because it allowed for maximum engagement. I was apprehensive that the size would require me to be more active, which in surprise, was what I actually needed. The Enterprise Data Strategy Board Meeting topics captured what was on my mind and in my heart. I am so thankful for everyone’s openness and transparency.”<\/p>\n

Stephen Graves, Senior Principal Program Team Leader at Chick-fil-A<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here’s what we covered:<\/h2>\n

Show & Tell Talks<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • From a small IT initiative to digital transformation: Vanguard\u2019s data governance journey — presented by Eileen O\u2019Malley, Vanguard<\/li>\n
  • Data mesh: Fifth Third Bank\u2019s pragmatic approach — presented by Ryan Kaplan, Fifth Third Bank<\/li>\n
  • Love generative AI? Chevron Phillips shares how to actually use it. — presented by Ra Inta, Chevron Phillips Chemical<\/li>\n
  • Operationalization and hybrid centralization: CIBC\u2019s data governance evolution — presented by Molly Shutt and Lauren Albanese, CIBC<\/li>\n
  • Driving data excellence in a federated model — presented by Jennifer Fronzaglia, Walmart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Member-Led Discussions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Data & analytics: Success through influence vs. authority — led by Marc Hunt, Chick-fil-A<\/li>\n
    • Data + AI factory symbiosis: Enabling synergy — led by Sean Otto, The AES Corporation<\/li>\n
    • Open-source tools: Balancing freedom and functionality — led by Kaveri Bhaskara, Republic Services<\/li>\n
    • Data literacy unplugged: Maximizing the value of your data — led by Renee Langeness, Principal Financial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Unconference Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Embedded vs centralized data science analysis<\/li>\n
      • Change management and adoption best practice<\/li>\n
      • AI governance, ethics, policies and standards<\/li>\n
      • One brain: enterprise ecosystems of edge AI models<\/li>\n
      • Metrics and ROI<\/li>\n
      • Data lineage (automated) from on-prem to cloud to end consumers<\/li>\n
      • Data as a product<\/li>\n
      • Data governance in a discovery environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Here’s who attended:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        AES, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Chick-fil-A, CIBC, Fifth Third Bank, Freddie Mac, Honda Canada, Lennar, Liberty Mutual Insurance, McDonald\u2019s, Navient, Navy Federal Credit Union, Otuska, Prime Therapeutics, Principal Financial Group, Republic Services, Securian Financial, Stanley Black & Decker, T. Rowe Price, United Rentals, Vanguard, Walmart, and Warner Bros. Discovery.<\/p>\n

        And if you couldn\u2019t make it \u2014 we missed you, but fear not. Enterprise Data Strategy Board members have in-depth conversations like this daily in our confidential community.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”10232″ bg_position=”left top” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”75px” bottom_padding=”50px” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Interested in learning more?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][vc_custom_heading text=”As a leader, your mission is important. We\u2019re here to help you win.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:30px|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.5″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”15px”][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” color_override=”#000000″ solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”fontawesome” text=”Apply to Join” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-chevron-right” url=”\/join\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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