Connecting you to what's next
CDAO New Zealand empowers data leaders to master the shifting frontier of data, AI, and governance by unveiling advanced strategies that fuse innovation, compliance, and technology to deliver a positive impact on businesses.
This event will explore key topics defining the data environment, including rapid AI breakthroughs, heightened regulatory pressures, and complex integration challenges—demanding leaders balance scaling new innovation with strong data quality and governance to drive sustainable growth.
CDAO New Zealand will take place alongside Data Architecture New Zealand, bringing together bold insights and transformative strategies for data-driven leaders in one unmissable event.
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Two events. One place to be.
You and your team can now experience double the insights and connections with two events under one roof. Enjoy deep-learning, across multiple facets of data, analytics and AI and form new strategies that will lead to a 'big picture' view of how to future-proof your business.
Two events. One place to be.
You can your team can now experience double the insights and connections with two events under one roof. Enjoy deep-learning, across multiple facets of data, analytics and AI and form new strategies that will lead to a 'big picture' view of how to future-proof your business.
Our key themes for 2025
Data Integrity
Ensuring accurate, consistent, and reliable data is essential for trusted decision-making, effective AI, regulatory compliance, and unlocking full business value.
Data governance
Mastering governance empowers teams to unlock data’s value responsibly. Learn how clear policies and ownership drive innovation, compliance, and confident decision-making.
AI scalability
Explore how to scale AI from pilots to enterprise-wide impact—ensuring models remain reliable, cost-effective, and adaptable to evolving data and demand.
Strategic Maturity
Bridge the gap between ambition and execution. Discover how mature data strategies drive alignment, resilience, and scalable impact across the enterprise.
Our CDAO New Zealand speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Experience a captivating session with Helius Guimaraes, Chief Data & AI Officer, Fonterra. Discover how Fonterra is transforming one of the world’s largest dairy cooperatives through data-driven innovation and AI. From optimising farm-to-factory operations to unlocking greater value across the supply chain, explore how data is powering smarter decisions and sustainable growth.
Join the session
Who: Helius Guimaraes, Chief Data & AI Officer, Fonterra
Title: The Data & AI Journey at Fonterra
When: 10am, 3 November


James Beech
Chief Analytics and Insight Officer
Westpac

Hamish McEwen
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Fire & Emergency NZ

Sarah Cawsey
General Manager Data
Auckland Council

Graeme Jackson
GM Data & Analytics
Enterprise Vector

Fiona Thomson
Director of Analytics, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisory
Ministry for Ethnic Communities Te Tari Mātāwaka

Caroline Atford
Head of Data and Insights
Stuff

Sean Narayan
Artificial Intelligence & Business Intelligence Lead
Bidfood New Zealand
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Chris Carter
Head of Data & Intelligence
Financial Market Authority (FMA)
What's being said about us?
An opportunity to connect with peers, hear from those "doing the doing" in New Zealand, and take time out from the day-to-day to reflect on what I'm doing as a leader and what I could be doing in the future.”

Mary-Ellen Mallinson, Manager Business Intelligence, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
What you'll get out of the event


Why attend?
Join us to discover how to establish trustworthy data foundations, implement strong governance policies, and effectively scale AI solutions. Unpack actionable strategies to enhance your organisation’s data capabilities, overcome common challenges, and deliver lasting business impact. Hear from leading data experts and build the connections you need to accelerate your data-driven transformation.

Who will be there?
Join a powerful network of senior leaders at CDAO New Zealand driving data and AI strategy across the region. Attendees are decision-makers from large enterprises, responsible for data and AI strategy, governance, innovation, and transformation. Connect with peers facing similar challenges, exchange insights, and spark partnerships that accelerate your AI journey and unlock new business value.
Our upcoming events
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How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Vanessa Jalleh
Conference Director

Join us at CDAO New Zealand 2025
Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in data, analytics and AI
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