Presented by: Mark Horseman – Data Evangelist at DATAVERSITY

Dive into the intricate landscape of data governance as we examine observations from 2023 and forecast anticipated trends for 2024. Uncover crucial topics including the shifting dynamics of staffing within Data Governance Offices, stay informed about the cutting-edge advancements in MDM, the current state of Data Mesh, understand the profound impact of AI on Data Governance, and discover how to effectively leverage AI's benefits. Additionally, explore the evolution of the Data Management & Governance Community as they have been navigating the changing currents within this ever-evolving domain.

Presented By:
Antoinette Cashwell-Robinson - Director, Metric Alignment at Lincoln Financial Group
Lynn Mulligan - AVP, Data Governance & Strategy at Lincoln Financial Group
Robyn Black - Consultant, Metric Alignment at Lincoln Financial Group

The building blocks of creating and growing a Data Governance team is as easy as A,B,C ... or is it? Data Governance is filled with a myriad of terminology, definitions, and challenges. In this presentation, we will break down how Lincoln Financial Group has built and grown our Data Governance team by focusing on the basics, the building blocks, and remembering our ABCs.

This case study will break down our journey and emphasize the foundational ABCs of DG, such as:

• A – Alignment, Adaptability, Accuracy
• B – Business knowledge, Opportunity Broker
• C – Collaboration, Culture, Creativity
• D – Data, Definitions
• E – Engagement, Empower
• F – Fun

Presented by: C. Lwanga Yonke, Founder and President, Padouk Consulting, LLC

We will resume at 11:30am

Presented by: Nick White

In an era where Generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping our world, the importance of Data Governance (DG) and Data Quality (DQ) has never been more pronounced. Join us as we explore how the power and availability of GenAI can improve DG and DQ programs while underscoring the continued pivotal role of human inputs in shaping ethical, accurate, and reliable data practices. The spotlight has never been as focused on AI, and it is up to DG and DQ practitioners to ensure no harm is done and value is realized.

Presented by: Robert S. Seiner - President and Principal, KIK Consulting and Educational Services

Most people agree that you cannot deliver Master Data without Data Governance. The practice of MDM even results (often enough) in a separate initiative labeled Master Data Governance. DG and MDG should not be conflicting disciplines. Do you want to know why?

Join Bob Seiner for his EDGO session where he will focus on what to do when your MDM and Data Governance initiatives butt heads. Bob will focus on the motions of DG that echo many of the activities that go into delivering Master Data. There must be common ground --- and It is time for a truce.

Presented by: Jamie DePastino - Data Governance Manager, Carnegie Mellon University

This session will outline how the annual data governance maturity assessment, utilizing the Stanford Model, is conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. Best practices will be shared, along with the successes and challenges of conducting the assessment. Moreover, this session will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of how the assessment was performed. Additionally, the value of the assessment will be shared with session participants, including how to turn the results into roadmaps for data governance maturity improvement.