(US and Canada) The Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) Financial Services 2025 conference convened on February 26 and 27 at Convene 237 Park Ave. in New York City, bringing together over 200 senior data and analytics leaders from the financial sector. The event featured more than 50 expert speakers who shared insights on leveraging data-driven strategies to foster innovation, ensure compliance, and drive business growth.

Keynote highlights:

Tarun Sood, Chief Data Officer at American Century Investments, delivered a compelling keynote titled “Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a catchphrase anymore. It’s here to stay, and we better be ready.” He emphasized the critical need for investing in AI talent, infrastructure, and capabilities to maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Notable sessions and speakers:

• Hardik Dave, Director of Digital & Data Platforms at BlackRock, shared strategies on integrating digital platforms to enhance data accessibility and decision-making processes.

• Adrija Banerjee, Director of Data & Analytics at American Express, discussed methodologies for harnessing analytics to personalize customer experiences and drive engagement.

• Arijit Bhattacharya, Head of Data Governance at Northern Trust Asset Management, explored best practices in establishing robust data governance frameworks to ensure compliance and data integrity.

• Robert Kula, EVP & Chief Data Risk Officer at KeyBank, examined approaches to balancing risk and opportunity through advanced data analytics.

• Jake Katz, Head of RMBS Research and Data Science, Analytics & AI at London Stock Exchange Group, provided insights into leveraging AI for market analysis and research.

• Saba Dossani, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Comerica Bank, discussed strategies for building and retaining strong, diverse data teams to drive organizational success.

Key themes and discussions:

The conference addressed several pivotal themes:

• Ethics of AI in Financial Services: Balancing innovation with ethical considerations in AI deployment to maintain trust and compliance.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strategies to embed data-enabled decision-making into the core of business operations.

• Building Resilient Data Teams: Approaches to attract, develop, and retain talent in the data and analytics field.

• Scaling Data Initiatives: Techniques to align data strategies with business objectives and foster a data-sophisticated organizational culture.

Explore how financial leaders are harnessing data precision as the foundation for scalable AI productivity and innovation in the financial services sector.
Featuring: Erum Manzoor (CITI), Brian Dragunas (IBM), Ron Koch (IBM)Networking and collaboration:

Attendees had ample opportunities to network, share experiences, and explore collaborations, fostering a community dedicated to advancing data and analytics in financial services.

The CDAO Financial Services 2025 conference underscored the vital role of data and analytics in shaping the future of the financial sector, providing attendees with actionable insights and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape.

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