CDAO Africa | 16 - 18 July 2019

Harness the Power of Data Analytics to Evolve into an Insight Driven Enterprise

Now in it's 4th year, CDAO Africa has become Africa's leading and most respected event for the data analytics community. The event brings together the most influential practitioners in this space and its where new ideas are created and shared.

CDAO Africa 2019 will continue the tradition of providing the audience with in-depth case studies and interactive discussions on critical strategic topics. However, the content is going to shift from the development of data analytics to the sharing of analytics-derived business outcomes.

*THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE DATA ANALYTICS EVENT*

Spanning 3 days and boasting over 60 practitioner speakers, CDAO Africa 2019 will be an exceptionally comprehensive event.

Experience practical pre-conference focus day sessions:

BI 3.0: the most up-to-date single day summit on the future of Business Intelligence
Data Talks: Providing next generation data thought leadership from hands-on, experienced practitioners with sessions led by Peter Jackson & Caroline Carruthers, authors of The Chief Data Officer’s Playbook
Kick Starting Your Data Governance Initiative: learn how to develop a unique Data Governance methodology through deep-dives into critical areas which companies are struggling with

And in-depth tracks:

Data Governance & MDM
Strategy & Operations
Data Science / AI / ML
Customer Analytics
Data Privacy & Security

"The past 3 years have been a journey of learning and development with CDAO Africa. Without the incredible support of the industry it wouldn't be the influential event it is today. I look forward to continuing its evolution and building on its market value."

Craig Steward, Managing Director: MEA, Corinium

60+ Speakers

250 Attendees

5 Themed Tracks

Anwar Mirza

Global Head of Data Governance, TNT (Netherlands)

Max Metral

Insights Manager, Formula 1 (UK)

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer, Barclays Bank of Kenya

Caroline Carruthers

Chief Executive, Carruthers and Jackson Limited (UK)

Peter Jackson

Director Group Data Science, Legal and General (UK)

Sven van Pletzen

Group Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Vodacom

PJ Bezuidenhout

CDO, WesBank

Shreya Goswami

Head of Data Analytics - Rest of Africa, Absa

Dietmar Bohmer

Chief Data Scientist, TYME

Yoricke Estherhuyse

Head Of Data Management, WesBank

Thomas Woods

Head of BI & Analytics, Massdiscounters

Russel Clarke

Head of Business Intelligence, F.N.B. iDigi-Tech Infrastructure and Operations

Gavin van Wyk

Head: Data Science Manager, Alexander Forbes

Shavani Naidoo

Chief Data Scientist, Primedia Group

Lizelle van der Klashorst

Head: iDnA Governance, Risk & Compliance, FNB

Anthony Rodriguez

Head: Group Data & Analytics Solutions, Sasol

Guy Taylor

Head: Data Driven Intelligence, Nedbank

Lanyard Myakayaka

Executive: Customer Value Management, Telkom

Kenneth Chikwanha

Executive Head of Data Governance: Personal & Business Banking, Standard Bank

Maciej Kaliszka

Chief Data Officer: CIB, Absa

Daniel Seymore

Head of Business Intelligence Private Bank, Investec Bank

Vikesh Rameshwur

Divisional Head: Business Intelligence & Collaboration, South African Reserve Bank

Rob Zagey

Head of Business Intelligence, Stanlib

Jacqui Greeff

Head of Business Intelligence & Strategic Planning, Suntory Beverage & Food

Ruan van Rhyn

Head of BI, Jumo.world

Tinus Visagie

Head of Data Integration – Rest of Africa, Absa

Verushka Soobramaney

Data Product Owner, Barclays Africa

Manesh Kumar

Visualisation & Analysis Lead, Sasol

Louise de Beer

Head of BI & Data Science, Leadhome

Raymond Mahlangu

Group Chief Data Officer, Alexander Forbes

Thuthukile Rakharebe

Head of Data Management, RMB

Leslie Luyt

Data Quality Specialist, OpenServe

Alishna Maharaj

Business Analytics & Insights Manager, Aspen Pharma

Rohena Govender

Data Protection - POPIA and GDPR Specialist, Investec

Wikus Combrinck

Applications & Business Intelligence Manager, Omnia Holdings

Rajiv Thekkumpurath

Lead Skill Specialist - Digital & Data Science, The BRICS Institute

JG Cowper

CDO, Healthbridge

Wesley Weidemann

Group Executive: Analytics, Life Healthcare

Michael Bell

Group GM: BI & Analytics, MTN

Daniel Wertheimer

Data Scientist, Absa

Naresh Ramatar

Executive Head: Personal & Business Banking & Wealth Audit, Standard Bank

Dr. Mark Nasila

Chief Analytics Officer: Consumer Banking & Chief Risk Office, FNB

Magan Naidoo

Group Head: Data and Information Management, Old Mutual

John Linfield

Executive Head: Enterprise Data Office, Standard Bank

Ursula Kuni

Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Hollard Insurance

Howard Diesel

President , DAMA SA

Grant Marais

CEO, Vast Networks

Zakeera Mahomed

Big Data Practice Manager, Standard Bank

Bhekisipho Twala

Professor in AI & Data Science, UNISA

Jason Petzer

Head: Data and AI Design and Engineering,, Standard Bank

Jacky Mampana

Head: Analytics, Insights & BI, Hollard Insurance

Grant Wing

Head of Digital & Enterprise Risk, Attacq

Duane Dicks

Portfolio Lead – Data Warehouse, Mr Price Group

Bernard Spies

Head of Lifecycle Analytics, WesBank

Jeanine Norden

Group Head of Data Management, MMI Holdings

Gerrard Errappa

Solutions Architect - Big Data, Standard Bank

Richardt Schoonwinkel

Chief Data Officer, Bayport Financial Services Group

Abigail Britton

Data Science Lead, Anheuser-Busch InBev

Dr. Eugene Wessels

Darth Vader of Data, King Price Insurance

Craig Steward

Managing Director: MEA, Corinium

Gcobisa Gaxela

Senior Manager: Data Quality & Analytics, Standard Bank Group

Zahier Kajee

Head of Visualization, Absa

Joshua Knight

Jet Customer: Strategic Analyst, Edcon

Tiaan van Zyl

Head of Digital Analytics, TrafficBrand

Paul dos Santos

Data Scientist, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

Dr Christiaan van der Walt

Chief Technology Officer, MyBucks

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Chief Data & Analytics Officer Africa 2019

Africa's Premier Event for the Data Analytics Community