Chicago lodging for the 2026 CDAO Executive Summit

The CDAO Community Executive Summit gathers Chief Data & Analytics Officers in Chicago for a focused, peer-driven day. The program is built around three threads: how to shape data architecture, how to put trusted AI into practice, and how to weigh the buy-versus-build decision. Sessions lean on boardrooms, breakouts, and structured peer discussion rather than keynote-style presentations. Part of the Gartner C-Level Communities network, the summit is designed for senior data and analytics leaders from leading organizations who want direct, candid conversation with counterparts working through similar mandates. The gathering is held annually in the Chicago area and is aimed at an executive, trade-focused audience.