JOIN US February 18-19, 2026 | New York City
CDAO Financial Services
Drive financial innovation through data and analytics excellence
Returning for its thirteenth 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.
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Two days. Two events. One place to be.
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.
Our key themes for 2026
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leveraging advanced analytics to improve financial forecasting and risk management.
AI in Fraud Detection
Utilizing machine learning algorithms to identify and prevent financial fraud in real-time.
Data Governance and Compliance
Best practices for ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and managing data quality.
Ethics of AI in Financial Services
Balancing innovation with ethical considerations in AI deployment for financial institutions.
2026 Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Join the session
Who: Diego de Aragão - Senior Vice President, Balance Sheet Management & Analytics, CITI
Title: The Future of Data Management in Financial Services - How Can you Take Advantage of Emerging Trends?
When: 11:00am, February 18, 2026
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Hardik Davé
Director, Global Digital Experiences and Platforms
BLACKROCK
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Pawan Verma
CDO / Head of Data Management Office
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA

Dr. Fatena El-Masri, Ph.D
Former Executive Director - Director of Data analytics Machine Learning Intelligence Operations
JPMORGANCHASE
What's being said about us?
“Corinium assembled a great team of experts from different size companies in the industry and facilitated a thoughtful discussion of relevant topics. Additionally, I was able to expand my network. The organization of the event was flawless and I very much enjoyed being a part of the event!"

Vice President of Enterprise Data Management
Why attend?
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 be there?
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.
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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!
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Conference Director
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