DAMA GA August Chapter 2026 Chapter Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) (August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

"Making Data Strategy Compatible with AI Strategy"

Should we be thinking about the two types of strategies differently? The panel will explore the topic from different industries and domains of expertise. How do organizations create functional synergies as they drive business to a shared vision?.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Dr. Su Rayburn, DECU, Hari Chidambaram Fmr. Intuit, Mayank Nawal Cox Automotive, Peter Vennel Finastra, Dr. Priya Sarathy KSU.

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AI Leadership in Practice: A Working Session for CDOs (November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Kash Mehdi, VP Growth Operations & Strategy, DataGalaxy

"AI Leadership in Practice: A Working Session for CDOs"

This half-day workshop is designed to equip Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and data leaders with a forward-looking strategy to navigate the rapidly accelerating tension between high AI ambition and the current reality of organizational data readiness. The session will focus on three critical actions for 2026: Alignment (unifying leadership on the required data foundation for AI scale), Embedding (shifting to a non-invasive governance approach that enables value instead of imposing control), and Narrative (leading organizational change and translating technical complexity into clear business outcomes). Participants will leave with a practical playbook to embed governance into daily operations and position themselves as strategic orchestrators of responsible AI adoption.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kash Mehdi is an experienced Growth Ops and Strategy Leader with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and leading Go-To-Market strategies across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. He has successfully contributed to three major enterprise software companies, securing significant wins and market share.

As the Founder of the CDO Masterclass and CDO Academy programs, Kash has been recognized for his thought leadership, earning a spot on the 2024 DataIQ Data and AI Leader Award shortlist. He played a pivotal role in launching DataGalaxy in the U.S., securing its first double-digit customers and driving seven-figure net new business. Previously, Kash led Informatica's expansion into the Data Governance space, generating $80 million in annual recurring revenue and $150 million in total contract value in four years.

At Collibra, he played an integral role in the company's growth from a startup to a $5 billion valuation, managing a $56 million portfolio and driving 25% renewal growth. With deep expertise in data and AI governance, privacy, and digital transformation, Kash continues to influence the industry, contributing thought leadership to platforms like Data Stash by Kash, Medium and CDO Magazine.

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DAMA GA upcoming events

DAMA GA August Chapter 2026 Chapter Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) (August 20, 2026)

AI Leadership in Practice: A Working Session for CDOs (November 07, 2026)