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Data Visionaries

Maximise your data's impact

HotTopics, in partnership with Confluent, has created an exclusive community for data and analytics leaders worldwide. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate the evolving landscape of the "new oil"—from data infrastructure and regulation to culture and AI activation.

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Transforming your data ecosystem for the genAI era

Welcome to the Data Visionaries community, created by HotTopics in collaboration with Confluent. Designed for data, technology, information, and analytics leaders, this community brings together executives in virtual and in-person events to tackle the biggest challenges in data integration, curation, governance, and ethics.

With GenAI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot reshaping industries, our events give you the opportunity to learn from peers, exchange insights, and refine data strategies that future-proof your organisation.

Through C-Suite Exchanges, in-person debates, and exclusive events, members can connect, collaborate, and build the networks needed to drive smarter, faster, and more responsible data practices.

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Why Join?

The Data Visionaries community helps leaders turn data into a competitive advantage. Connect with like-minded executives, gain exclusive insights, and explore new ways to activate AI and data at scale.

  • Integrate seamlessly – Break down silos and unify data across your organisation.
  • Enhance governance – Ensure data security, compliance, and ethical AI use.
  • Drive real impact – Leverage GenAI to improve efficiency, innovation, and business growth.
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From data mess to data mastery

An exclusive event for senior executives to share knowledge and craft transformative data streaming strategies.

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Upcoming events

Join exclusive Data Visionaries gatherings, where data and analytics leaders connect, share insights, and shape the future of AI-driven data strategies.

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CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Reinventing workplace productivity in the AI-assisted organisation

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Mar 2025

CIO

From GenAI to agentic: Change management in an age of constant innovation

Vector (4)Vector-1 Sky Garden

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 Mar 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 28 Mar 2025

CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (Nordics)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Apr 2025

CISO | CIO

In the know: GenAI and your supply chain

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Apr 2025

CISO | CIO

People-First AI Advisory Board launch

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 9 Apr 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Apr 2025

CISO | CIO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

How AI is reshaping enterprise software - and IT

Vector (4)Vector-1 House of Commons

Vector (3)Vector-2 15 Apr 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Apr 2025

CMO

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios, CMO Leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 29 Apr 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio, Abbey Road Studios

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 30 Apr 2025

CMO

Marketing MeetUp: How to perfect your rebrand

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 1 May 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data

C-suite culinary evening at The Langham

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 May 2025

CIO | CISO

Beyond personal productivity: The secrets to enterprise AI scalability

Vector (4)Vector-1 Kensington Palace

Vector (3)Vector-2 13 May 2025

CIO | CISO

Converge 2025

Vector (4)Vector-1 London

Vector (3)Vector-2 15 May 2025

CISO | CIO

Operational resilience and your supply chain

Vector (4)Vector-1 Royal Albert Hall

Vector (3)Vector-2 16 May 2025

CDO - Data

From data mess
to data mastery

Vector (4)Vector-1 London Museum Docklands

Vector (3)Vector-2 19 May 2025

CMO

The elevated role of the modern day CMO

Vector (4)Vector-1 One65, San Francisco

Vector (3)Vector-2 20 May 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 May 2025

CMO

Marketing Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 29 May 2025

CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 12 Jun 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital

The Studio Sardinia, Forte Village, Luxury Resort

Vector (4)Vector-1 Sardinia, Italy

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Jun 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 8 Jul 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CFO

Digital inclusion: The tech community's responsibility

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 22 Jul 2025

CMO

Benchmark report results and Q4 priorities

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 24 Jul 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

Nashville Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 12 Aug 2025

CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (France)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Sep 2025

CIO | CISO

An evening with Penn and Teller

Vector (4)Vector-1 The London Palladium

Vector (3)Vector-2 17 Sep 2025

CDO - Data

Reviewing data infrastructure to maximise company value

Vector (4)Vector-1 House of Commons

Vector (3)Vector-2 25 Sep 2025

CDO - Data

How we solved our legacy data challenge (Germany)

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 14 Oct 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio Nashville

Vector (4)Vector-1 Nashville, USA

Vector (3)Vector-2 27 Oct 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data | CX Leaders | CFO

The sustainability of IT

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Nov 2025

CMO

B2B Marketing Leaders Benchmark Report review

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual event

Vector (3)Vector-2 6 Nov 2025

CDO - Data

Reviewing data mindsets to be an AI-ready organisation

Vector (4)Vector-1 St Paul’s Cathedral

Vector (3)Vector-2 11 Nov 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Digital | CDO - Data

European Advisory Board Meetup

Vector (4)Vector-1 Virtual

Vector (3)Vector-2 18 Nov 2025

CMO

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly, CMO leadership

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 3 Dec 2025

CIO | CISO | CDO - Data | CDO - Digital | CFO | CX Leaders

The Studio, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly

Vector (4)Vector-1 London, UK

Vector (3)Vector-2 4 Dec 2025

CDO awards

Global CDO 100 Awards 2025

Nominations open

Nominations are now open for the Global CDO 100 Awards, recognising the visionary data leaders shaping the future of technology. 

Nominate yourself or a peer by 5th May 2025

Data Visionaries insights

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Your AI data problems just got easier with data streaming for AI

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Data streaming for real-time artificial intelligence

Build next-generation data-intensive AI applications with Confluent's data streaming platform. Tap into continuously enriched trustworthy data streams to quickly build and scale real-time AI applications.

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AI and data streaming: Essential resources for developers

Where does one begin when looking to learn more about how AI and data streaming go hand in hand? We’ve rounded up a few helpful resources to get you started!

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