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The Global CDO Community
Connect and lead in data innovation
Connect and lead in
technology innovation
Engage with peers, explore pioneering strategies, and access exclusive resources tailored for visionary CIOs and CTOs. Foster leadership that shapes the future of technology.
Welcome to the leading
CDO community
Chief Data Officer network
HotTopics' Data Community is the ultimate platform for data leaders to connect, share, and grow. Engage with forward-thinking peers, solve critical challenges, and gain actionable insights that help you turn data into a competitive advantage.
We’re here to empower you—both personally and professionally. Through curated events, iconic venues, and exclusive experiences, we foster meaningful connections with global peers, enabling you to thrive in a data-driven world.
This isn’t just a network. It’s the community where data leaders come together to inspire change and unlock potential.
Why join the CDO community
This is more than a network—it’s a movement of visionary leaders redefining how data drives innovation, strategy, and growth. Every connection, event, and resource is designed to equip you with the tools and insights to lead boldly in a complex, data-driven landscape.
Executive networking
Connect and collaborate in our global C-suite network
Inspirational events
Fuel your innovation at transformative events
Industry insights
Access cutting-edge insights from industry leaders
C-suite Awards
Recognise excellence with our C-suite awards
2025 Tech Leadership Priorities
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Virtual event
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21 Jan 2025
Can AI Fix Workplace Collaboration?
Virtual event
13 Feb 2025
The Rise of the Business Technologist
Virtual event
18 Mar 2025
The Studio, Abbey Road Studios
London, UK
30 Apr 2025
The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort
Sardinia, Italy
25 Jun 2025
Digital Inclusion: The Tech Community's Responsibility
Virtual event
22 Jul 2025
The Studio Nashville
Nashville, USA
27 Oct 2025
The Sustainability of IT
Virtual event
4 Nov 2025
The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
London, UK
4 Dec 2025
The Global CDO 100 Award
In Partnership with Tealium
Meet the Top 100 Chief Data Officer Award Winners, nominated by our global community and selected by our independent judges.
The Studio
The Studio is where the world’s top executives gather to shape the future. Connecting a global network of over 18,000 C-suite leaders—including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDOs, CFOs, and CMOs—this award-winning event series is a catalyst for bold ideas, transformative partnerships, and industry-defining leadership.
Meet the HotTopics
Technology Advisory Board
The HotTopics Technology Advisory Board is comprised of some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders within our global community. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, contributing to our mission of driving technological innovation and excellence.
Alejandro Becerra
CISO, Telefonica
Alison Davis
CIO , GE Healthcare
Anna Barsby
CIO, 888 Holdings
Anna-Lisa Miller
CIO, Spectris
Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Bradley Schaufenbuel
CISO, PayChex
Brian Brackenborough
CISO, C4
Catherine Buhler
CISO, Energy Australia
Charlotte Baldwin
CDIO, Costa Coffee
Christina Scott
CIO & CPO, OVO Energy
Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care
Conor Whelan
CIO, Experian
Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
Donna Ross
CISO, Radian
Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia
Freddie Quek
CTO, THS
George Eapen
CIO & CISO, Petrofac
Georgina Owens
CTO, William Hill International
Ian Cohen
CIO, Acacium Group
Inken Braunschmidt
Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Halma
Itumeleng Makgati
CISO, Standard Bank Group
Joanna Drake
CIO, THG
Juan Villamil
CIO, Imperial
Les McCollum
CISO, UChicago Medical Center
Liz Banbury
CISO, Hiscox
Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Norma Dove-Edwin
CIO, National Grid
Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon
Robert Sheesley
Group CIO, Wrench Group
Vukosi Sambo
Executive Head of Data Insights, Afrocentric Group
Connect with C-suite leaders
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