What is CDAO Financial Services?

Returning for its 13th year, CDAO Financial Services 2026 is the premier event for America's top data and analytics leaders in the financial sector.

Join us for a transformative experience where industry experts delve into the latest strategies for leveraging data-driven decision-making, risk management, regulatory compliance and AI implementation to fuel business growth. This year’s event also explores the convergence of technology, governance and data ethics to shape the future of financial services.

In 2026, CDAO Financial Services will be co-located with CDAO insurance. This provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain actionable insights and foster the connections necessary to stay ahead in the evolving insurance landscape.

With two insight-packed data events conveniently co-located under one roof, your team can enjoy two days of deep-learning, across multiple facets of data, analytics and AI. Form new strategies and connections together for a big picture view of how to future-proof your business.

What are the key themes for the CDAO Financial Services 2026 event?

Data-driven decision making

Leveraging advanced analytics to improve financial forecasting and risk management.

AI in fraud detection

Why attend CDAO Financial Services?

Join us at CDAO Financial Services and immerse yourself in an environment designed to inspire and drive your business forward. Hear from expert speakers, network with influential decision makers and gain insights into the latest data-driven technologies and services.

Connect with peers to explore how to align data strategies with business objectives, balance risk and opportunity and leverage advanced analytics to enable growth and innovation while safeguarding data and ensuring compliance.

Who will attend CDAO Financial Services? 

CDAO Financial Services is designed for senior data and analytics leaders, including CDOs, CAOs, CIOs, directors and managers from various sectors in financial services. If you specialize in data strategy, analytics, risk management, AI, data governance, compliance or automation, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with top professionals and expand your network in the financial data and analytics field.

To learn more and to register, click here.