CDAO Community Executive Summit 2026 in San Francisco

The CDAO Community Executive Summit brings together Chief Data & Analytics Officers from leading organizations across the San Francisco Bay Area. The program is designed by and for data executives, with a strong emphasis on peer exchange rather than vendor pitches. The day is structured around interactive boardrooms, breakouts, and candid discussions on data architecture, trusted AI decision-making, and the recurring buy-versus-build debate that shapes modern data organizations. Attendees compare notes on governance, tooling, and talent strategies with peers facing similar challenges. As part of the Gartner C-Level Communities (formerly Evanta), the summit connects participants to a year-round regional network of CDAOs. Attendance is reserved for qualifying executives, keeping the room senior and the conversation direct. For out-of-town attendees, the venue sits in the heart of downtown San Francisco, within walking distance of Union Square shopping, dining, and major hotels along Stockton and Powell Streets.