15th Annual MIT CDOIQ Symposium, July 20-22, 2021
The 2021 agenda is packed with 65 sessions, 3 keynotes, and as always, amazing speakers and content. The 30% Early Bird discount is still valid! Use code EarlyBird30%
We wish you all a happy (and safe) Halloween!
2020 Symposium Demographics
CDO-1 Certificate Program
The CDO-1 Virtual Certificate Program will be held December 1-2, 2020. Contact cdoiq@mit.edu for information or questions.
Those who register for the CDO-1 will receive complimentary registration for the December 3, 2020 Workshop. See below.
Pre-Workshop of MIT CDOIQ Symposium Rescheduled
  • The Pre-Symposium Workshop has been rescheduled from August 2020 to December 3rd, 2020. Contact cdoiq@mit.edu for information or questions.
Tuition: $59

Paths to Value for Data Executives
The publication below identifies five paths to value based on over 200 responses to a joint KPMG and MIT CDOIQ Program survey of data executives covering six (6) industries. Current and future forward industry-level perspectives are explored.
3 Mantras for Women in Data
Why it Matters: Women in the data industry know what it’s like to be the only woman in the room — and how their field would benefit from more diversity.
10 Best Practices for Analytics Success (Including 3 You Can't Ignore)
Why it Matters: Analytics success isn’t just about data collection, it’s about data management and insight. Here are one expert’s 10 steps for improving business decision-making.
How to Build a Data Driven Company
Why it Matters: Analytics success isn’t just about data collection, it’s about data management and insight. Here are one expert’s 10 steps for improving business decision-making.
2020 MIT CDOIQ Symposium Proceedings

Proceedings are now available for purchase:
  • Cost: $250
  • Purchase proceedings here
MIT CDOIQ YouTube Channel
We have launched our MIT CDOIQ YouTube channel to serve as a knowledge center for all CDOIQ related videos, including recordings from the Symposium sessions, Country CDO Ambassador Videos, and other media profiles as they become available.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Guidehouse
First-Time MIT CDOIQ Sponsor
Guidehouse is excited to join the 2021 MIT CDO Symposium as a Gold Sponsor! Since 2018, Guidehouse has not only spoken at the Symposium, but has also participated in the planning. Guidehouse provides end-to-end data services from strategy through execution across the data lifecycle, creating scalable, innovative solutions that help your organization prepare for future growth and success. We are passionate about helping our clients become more data-driven and we look forward to continuing our involvement with MIT as well as being at the forefront of data trends with other leaders and champions. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com.
2021 Confirmed Sponsors
Titanium Sponsor
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
A Big Thanks to our 2020 Sponsors
Diamond: Deloitte, Informatica, Privacy Analytics
Platinum: Dawex, Fusion Alliance, KPMG, Sandhill Consultants, Tamr
Gold: Alation, AlyData, BigID, Boomi, Caserta, Citizant, Data Kitchen, Gavroshe, Okera, PiLog, Qlik, ThoughtSpot
Silver: Eckerson Group, Global IDs, Snowflake, Starburst