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JOIN US  1-2 SEPTEMBER 2026 

CDAO Melbourne

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70+
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500+
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Connecting you to what's next
in data and AI

CDAO Melbourne sets the stage for data leaders to rethink what’s possible—driving AI adoption, strengthening governance, and delivering outcomes that matter.

As organisations navigate AI, governance, and data quality challenges, the event highlights emerging priorities including Agentic AI, data and AI adoption, and trusted data foundations, helping leaders turn complexity into opportunity and impact.

Bringing together leading practitioners and real-world case studies, the program delivers practical insights, candid perspectives, and proven approaches, giving attendees the clarity, connections, and confidence to accelerate their data and AI initiatives with impact.

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Three events. Two days. One place to be.

With three insight-packed InfoSec 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.

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Our key themes for 2026

AI in action

Learn how to scale, govern, and embed AI into workflows that deliver measurable value and sustainable enterprise impact, empowering teams to adopt AI confidently and strategically.

Teams & culture

Transform data teams into strategic partners through collaboration, data-driven decisioning, and behaviours that accelerate adoption and deliver business outcomes.

Trusted data

Create reliable, compliant data foundations that empower teams to generate insights and enable informed, confident business decisions across the organisation.

Smart governance

Embed trust, quality, and compliance into workflows. Balance risk and innovation with frameworks that make governance practical, scalable, and integral to data and AI efforts.

Our 2026 speakers

Prakhar Rawat CTO Tokio Marine Australia

Prakhar Rawat 

CTO
Tokio Marine Australia

Dr Boris Kelly-Gerreyn General Manager, Data Program & Chief Data Officer Bureau of Meteorology

Dr Boris Kelly-Gerreyn

General Manager, Data Program & Chief Data Officer
Bureau of Meteorology 

Daniel Morse Chief Data Officer EnergyAustralia

Daniel Morse 

Chief Data Officer
EnergyAustralia

Kamran Channa Chief AI & Innovation Officer Latrobe Health Services

Kamran Channa 

Chief AI & Innovation Officer
Latrobe Health Services 

Alethea Belford Chief Data Officer Victoria Legal

Alethea Belford 

Chief Data Officer
Victoria Legal Aid 

Andrea Choi Chief Data & Analytics Officer Comcare

Andrea Choi 

Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Comcare 

Manohar Esarapu Chief Information and Innovation Officer City of Port Phillip

Manohar Esarapu 

Chief Information
& Innovation Officer
City of Port Phillip  

Craig Rowlands General Manager Enterprise Data & AI Australian Unity

Craig Rowlands 

General Manager Enterprise
Data & AI
Australian Unity 

What's being said about us?

“CDAO Melbourne 2025 was an outstanding experience. The event brought together a diverse and highly engaged community of data and analytics leaders, creating valuable conversations and insights throughout. As a speaker, I was impressed by the professionalism of the organisers and the energy of the attendees. It was a privilege to contribute to such a forward‑thinking, well‑curated event.”

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Saurav Sachdev, Head of Data, Coles

What you'll get out of the event

Get a taste of what’s to come! Take a look at our highlights video and see how we connect you to what's next in InfoSec.
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Why attend?

Gain a front-row view of how leading organisations are advancing data and AI, from Agentic AI and trusted data to governance, quality, and business transformation. Hear real-world experiences, explore practical approaches to scaling AI, embedding governance into workflows, and building high-performing teams. Leave with actionable frameworks, fresh perspectives, and the connections to drive measurable, trusted, and lasting impact.

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Who will be there?

Bringing together senior data and analytics leaders from Australia’s leading organisations, including Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Chief Data Officers, CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, and Heads of Data, AI, and Governance. Attendees span finance, government, healthcare, retail, energy, and technology. With perspectives from both public and private sectors, the event creates a forum to exchange ideas, challenge thinking, and shape the future of data and AI.

Our  2026 partners

Premier Partner

Diamond Partners

Platinum Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Private Lunch Partner

Industry Partner

Media Partners

Our upcoming events

At Corinium, we are proud to support those driving transformation in InfoSec, data, analytics, and AI through our market-leading events with insight and collaboration at their core. Take a look at some of the APAC events coming soon.

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CDAO Perth

13 OCTOBER 2026

A vibrant environment bringing together executives and experts to tackle complex data challenges, explore emerging AI capabilities, and share practical strategies that drive innovative transformation, strengthen governance, and empower organisations to confidently scale data and AI initiatives effectively.

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CDAO New Zealand

19-20 OCTOBER 2026

Engage in this high-energy forum where data and AI leaders across industries exchange perspectives on innovation, governance, and transformation, unlocking value, accelerating strategic AI adoption, and aligning technology with business priorities through practical, actionable insights.

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CDAO Sydney

MARCH 2027

A standout gathering of senior data, AI leaders in Sydney, bringing together visionary thinkers and practitioners to explore real-world impact, exchange hard-won lessons, and shape future-ready organisations through powerful connections and discussions that drive measurable outcomes.

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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 

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Join us at CDAO Melbourne 2026

Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in data & AI
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