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CDAO Financial Services & Insurance UK Returns to London, Bringing Together the Leaders Shaping the Future of Data, Governance, and Analytics

London, UK

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August 11, 2026

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London, UK – 15 September 2026 – As financial institutions face growing regulatory scrutiny,  increasing demands for trusted data, and mounting pressure to demonstrate measurable  business value, senior data and analytics leaders will gather in London for CDAO Financial  Services & Insurance UK 2026. 

Taking place on 15 September 2026 at the America Square Conference Centre, the event will  unite Chief Data Officers, Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Heads of Data, Governance, Analytics,  and Transformation leaders from across banking, insurance, and the wider financial services  sector for a day of practical learning, peer-to-peer networking, and strategic discussion. 

Designed specifically for senior practitioners, CDAO Financial Services & Insurance UK will  explore how organisations are modernising data strategies, strengthening governance  frameworks, improving regulatory readiness, and building scalable data capabilities that deliver  measurable business outcomes. 

The agenda addresses many of the industry’s most pressing priorities, including: • Building trusted data foundations for enterprise transformation 

  • AI governance and regulatory readiness 
  • Modernising data operating models 
  • Data architecture and cloud strategy 
  • Data governance and quality 
  • Measuring business value and ROI from data investments 
  • Real-time analytics and decision intelligence 
  • Open Banking and data-driven innovation 
  • The evolving role of the Chief Data Officer 

The programme features keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive discussion  groups, and networking sessions designed to encourage open knowledge sharing between  senior leaders facing similar organisational challenges. 

Confirmed speakers include senior executives from organisations such as Deutsche Bank,  Barclays, Citi, JP Morgan Chase, Royal London Group, British Business Bank, Virgin Money, 

FirstBank UK, BBVA, HM Revenue & Customs, and many more, offering attendees practical  insights drawn from real-world transformation initiatives. 

This year’s event will once again feature dedicated Banking & Financial Services and Insurance content tracks, ensuring attendees can tailor their experience to the challenges and priorities  most relevant to their organisations. Alongside expert-led presentations, delegates will  participate in interactive roundtables and discussion groups designed to encourage candid  conversations, peer learning, and the exchange of practical ideas. 

Co-located with the AI in Finance Summit London, attendees will also have the opportunity to  connect with a broader community of senior financial services leaders exploring the future of  AI, advanced analytics, and digital transformation across the industry. 

As financial institutions continue to balance innovation with governance, operational resilience,  and regulatory expectations, CDAO Financial Services & Insurance UK provides a unique  platform for leaders to benchmark strategies, share experiences, and build the connections  needed to navigate the next chapter of data-driven financial services. 

Registration is now open. To learn more about the agenda, speakers, sponsorship opportunities,  or to secure your place, visit the event website. 

About Corinium Global Intelligence 

Corinium Global Intelligence is a leading provider of conferences, events, and content for senior  executives across data, analytics, AI, digital transformation, customer experience, financial  services, healthcare, and enterprise technology. Through its global portfolio of events, Corinium  connects industry leaders to share practical insights, foster meaningful relationships, and  accelerate business transformation.

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