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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


Nashville Advisory Board Meetup
Virtual event
4 Mar 2025

From experiment to exactitude: Make hybrid work a success in 2025
London, UK
6 Mar 2025


The rise of the business technologist
Virtual event
18 Mar 2025

Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation
Virtual event
25 Mar 2025


From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation
Sky Garden
27 Mar 2025

How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT
House of Commons
15 Apr 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 19,000 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
Digital Security Director, Telefónica

Alison Davis
ED, IT/Business Relationships, GE Healthcare

Anna Barsby
Founder and Managing Partner, Tessiant

Anna-Lisa Miller
Group CIO, Spectris plc

Avril Chester
CTO, Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Bradley Schaufenbuel
VP and CISO, Paychex

Brian Brackenborough
CISO, Channel 4

Catherine Buhler
CISO, EnergyAustralia

Charlotte Baldwin
Global Chief Digital & Information Officer, Costa Coffee

Christina Scott
COO, Blue Door Fertility

Christopher Neal
Global CISO, Ramsay Health Care

Conor Whelan
Group CIO, The Access Group

Deborah Wheeler
CISO, Delta Airlines
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Donna Ross
CISO, Radian

Eileen Jennings-Brown
CIO, Exscientia

Freddie Quek
Board Director, eLife Sciences Publications

George Eapen
Group CIO, Former - Petrofac
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Georgina Owens
Group CTO, Playnetic

Ian Cohen
NED & Board Advisor,

Inken Braunschmidt
NED, TT Electronics plc

Itumeleng Makgati
Divisional Executive: Group Technology, Nedbank
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Joanna Drake
CTO, THG

Juan Villamil
Group Chief Innovation Officer, UBDS Group

Les McCollum
SVP, Deputy CISO, Synchrony

Liz Banbury
CISO, Thames Water

Mark Walmsley
Global CISO, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Norma Dove-Edwin
Group CDO & CIO, Rolls-Royce

Paul Coby
CIO, Persimmon Homes

Robert Sheesley
Board Member / CIO, Bump Social

Vukosi Sambo
CIO, STM Healthcare Investments, PHA & Marara Group

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