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SUMMARY:DAMA-Chicago 2026 Q2 Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Second Quarter Chapter Meeting of 2026 will be on May 20th. We have two fascinating topics presented by two expert speakers for this morning meeting that will begin at 9am CT and adjourn by noon. \nManufacturers\, wholesalers\, and retailers have a huge reliance on effective and efficient supply chain logistics – the coordination\, packaging\, warehousing\, and movement of goods.  Our first speaker will take you through a case study of a successful manufacture’s business transformation where she played a key role. \nThe use of AI in business ups the stakes on risk.  The future of AI and its machine-driven advice and decisions require a strong emphasis on data governance.  Our second speaker will present governance considerations and approach to implementing effective agentic AI. \nA special thanks to Definian for hosting the meeting.  The hybrid meeting will take place at 135 S. LaSalle St.\, Chicago and will be live-streamed via Zoom and will be recorded.  I encourage everyone to attend in person to get an opportunity to network directly with our speakers.  Meeting recordings and presentation copies are accessible by current paid-up Chicago chapter members. \n  \nAGENDA: \n8:30     Check-in and continental breakfast \n9:00    Welcome and Chapter Update \n9:10     Presentation:   From Spreadsheets to Supply Chain Intelligence: Building a Data Foundation for Packaging and Transportation \n10:25   Break \n10:35   Presentation:  Agentic AI Governance:  How Data Plays an Even Bigger Role \n11:50   Wrap-up \n12:00  Meeting adjourned \n  \nClick here to Register \n  \nFrom Spreadsheets to Supply Chain Intelligence:  Building a Data Foundation for Packaging and Transportation \nMany supply chains still rely on spreadsheets and disconnected systems to manage packaging and transportation data. This session explores how a global manufacturer modernized its operations by implementing a unified platform that standardizes packaging specifications\, manages transportation lanes\, and automates carrier communication—creating a scalable data foundation that improves visibility\, planning\, and logistics performance.Participants will learn: \n\n\n\nHow organizations can transition from spreadsheet-driven logistics processes to governed operational data platforms\nHow standardized packaging and transportation data improves supply chain planning\, truck utilization\, and cost management\nHow integrating supply chain data with EDI\, program\, manufacturing\, and other systems improves visibility and collaboration\nHow data governance and operational data models enable more reliable supply chain analytics and decision-making\nPractical lessons learned when implementing a modern supply chain data platform\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Rita Brasler \n \nRita Brasler is the Vice President of Insights for Definian.  She is responsible for the overall business strategy and execution of delivery for the Insights Practice\, with an emphasis on ensuring client and solution success. Rita loves to see clients when solutions support individual and corporate efficiency and top and bottom lines\, working elbow-t0-elbow with team and client team members to drive visible results\, alignment\, and clarity. Recognized for her capacity to empower people at every level of an organization\, she excels in establishing enduring value for clients\, including numerous Fortune 500 companies and prominent household brands. \n  \nAgentic AI Governance:  How Data Plays an Even Bigger Role \nIn the age of artificial intelligence (AI)\, data is the foundation that powers solutions\, including machine learning (ML) models\, AI applications\, and generative AI large language models (LLMs).  Data governance plays a big role in governing AI/ML and GenAI.  However\, the right quality data\, in the right quantity\, at the right time\, is often challenging to acquire.  Now with Agentic AI the role of data becomes even more important than ever.  This presentation explores the critical role of data in AI\, GenAI\, and Agentic AI governance. \nPresenter:  Gokula Mishra \n \nGokula Mishra is the Chief Data and AI Officer at OmniProAI and founding editor on the Editorial Board of CDO Magazine.  Previously\, he held the role of VP of data science and AI/ML at Direct Supply and led data analytics and supply chain globally at McDonald’s.  With over 30 years of experience in data analytics and AI/ML across diverse industries\, he has generated enduring business value both internally and externally.  Currently he advises and helps companies deliver enduring business impact fast using data\, AI/GenAI/Agentic AI\, and digital transformation.  He also advises companies in creating and implementing data and AI strategy\, governance\, and management\, digital transformation\, digital twin\, and synthetic data. \n 
URL:https://damachicago.org/event/dama-chicago-q2-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:135 S. LaSalle St.  Chicago\, IL\, 135 S. LaSalle St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60603\, United States
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SUMMARY:DAMA-Chicago DAMA-Day 40th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE. \nIt’s our 40th anniversary!  The DAMA-Chicago chapter was formed in 1986 by data professionals seeking to learn and advance the field of data management.  Forty years later\, we’re one of the oldest chapters internationally – we formed two years before DAMA-International existed.  To recognize this notable achievement of longevity\, we’re celebrating with a full-day DAMA-Day at a special venue. \nJoin us on August 12th\, 2026\, at Cantigny Park in Wheaton\, IL.  Cantigny is on 500 acres of the former estate of Robert R. McCormick\, former owner and publisher of the Chicago Tribune and founder of WGN radio and WGN TV.  It’s a fitting venue for us when you consider that McCormick was in the business of information acquisition\, integration\, and publication (read: data management).  We have an agenda planned to make this a memorable day in our chapter’s history. \nWe’ll have three DAMA-International speakers coming in-person to present important topics on managing data in today’s organizations.  Park admission and lunch are included.  After lunch\, we’ll have time to enjoy Cantigny Park.  Tour the beautiful gardens guided by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner.  Tour the McCormick mansion or visit the military museum and tank park.  TANKS?  Yep\, they have nine of them.  The museum encompasses multiple eras of the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division and was created in honor of McCormick’s service as a U.S. Army Colonel who commanded a battalion in the Battle of Cantigny\, France\, the first U.S. major victory of World War I.  Following the last presentation\, we’ll have a networking happy hour with a complementary beer\, wine\, or soft drink courtesy of our sponsor – Data AG. \nThis meeting will be conducted as an in-person only event and will not be locally broadcasted.  We have Cantigny’s Education Center booked for our meeting and networking. \n     \nAGENDA: \n8:30 – 9:00am             Check-in and continental breakfast \n9:00 – 9:15am             Welcome & DAMA-Day opening \n9:15 – 10:30am           “Data Strategies as a Cornerstone to Using AI in Advanced Analytics” \n10:30 – 10:45am         Break \n10:45 – 12:00pm         “Data Privacy in the World of AI” \n12:00 – 1:45pm           Lunch & Cantigny touring \n1:45 – 3:00pm             “Generative AI for Data Management Professionals” \n3:00 – 3:30pm             Happy Hour Sponsor Presentation – Data AG \n3:00 – 5:00pm             Networking Happy Hour & 40th Anniversary Celebration \nDAMA-Chicago’s DAMA Day is free for current members with paid-up Individual\, Corporate\, and Student memberships.  You can participate in DAMA Day as a Trial Member or Partner Chapter Member with a $25 event charge paid when registering – but it’s worth considering joining as an Individual Member for the annual membership fee of $50.  With a paid membership\, you get this event plus three additional quarterly meetings\, special interest group invitations\, and access to members-only content on our website. \nREGISTRATION OPENING IN EARLY MAY \n  \nData Strategies as a Cornerstone to Using AI in Advanced Analytics ‘ \nMost organizations face pressure to extract value from their data. They often jump straight into implementing MDM initiatives\, moving to the cloud\, adopting advanced analytics\, and now\, integrating AI\, without a solid understanding of the problems they need to solve or the priorities involved. However\, there is a growing awareness of the importance of managing data more effectively\, even though the path to achieving this remains unclear. A Data Strategy is essential for setting priorities and guiding resource allocation effectively. This session explains how to develop Data Strategies using the PAC (Pragmatic\, Agile\, and Communicable) Data Strategy Method.  Create your Data Strategies with the right stakeholders in a very pragmatic and agile way and communicate them effectively using a Canvas. \nPresenter:  Marilu Lopez \n \nMarilu\, CDMP® Master\, is the owner and CEO of SEGDA®\, a Mexican company focused on helping organizations through Data Management training\, coaching on Data Strategies\, and the implementation of their Data Management Operating Models. She is co-founder and past president of the DAMA Mexico Chapter; former DAMA Regional Coordinator for Latin America; former Presidents’ Council\, chair; former Chapter Services VP\, and is currently serving DAMA International® as Corporate Secretary.  She worked for 32 years in the financial sector at one of Mexico’s leading banks\, dedicating more than 15 years to Data Management practices. Marilu is the author of “Data Strategies for Data Governance”. \n  \nData Privacy in the World of AI \nAI is becoming ubiquitous in the world of tech. However\, one item that is not discussed is data privacy. It is well known that Nvidia GPUs are having security issues because they were originally built for gaming. Nvidia is busy trying to bolt on security to existing hardware instead of creating new secure devices. This presents a security and privacy issue in cloud AI\, not to mention the environmental and cost issues. This presentation will introduce the idea of “local” AI with smaller models. These models can be run locally on NPU processors and exist within the infrastructure of an organization\, which helps organizations better commit to privacy and security. Research continues to show that smaller models are producing the same or better results while performing much more efficiently. Due to generative AI and large language models dominating the press and coverage\, many are not aware of the effectiveness of small models. \nPresenter:  Frank Kadwell \n \nFrank Kadwell\, PhD\, is a data management specialist with over twenty years of experience in the IT industry. Frank is Co-Founder of D3 Information Services\, a small boutique consulting firm in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. D3 assists companies with many data management challenges\, including strategy\, architecture\, and development. Frank is a member of the DAMA International® board\, serving as treasurer. \n  \nGenerative AI for Data Management Professionals \nArtificial Intelligence isn’t replacing data professionals—it’s empowering those who know how to use it. As the saying goes\, “Your job won’t be taken by AI\, but by someone who uses AI better than you.”  The sooner you begin to use various AI capabilities\, the more effective will be your data practices.  This presentation explores Generative AI (GenAI) through the lens of data management (specifically focusing on monetizing\, data leadership\, and data governance). Participants will gain a practical understanding of how GenAI amplifies human expertise rather than replacing it.  Attendees will leave with actionable insights on integrating GenAI responsibly and effectively into their professional toolkit.  Whether you’re a data steward\, architect\, or governance leader\, this session will show you how to leverage GenAI to elevate your practice and stay ahead in the evolving data landscape. \nPresenter:  Peter Aiken \n \nPeter Aiken\, PhD\, is an acknowledged Data Management (DM) authority\, an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and the current President of DAMA International®\,\nFor more than 35 years\, Peter has learned from working with hundreds of data management practices in 30 countries\, including some of the world’s most important.  Among his 10 books are the first on CDOs (the case for data leadership)\, the first describing the monetization of data for profit/good\, and the first on modern strategic data thinking.  International recognition has resulted in an intensive schedule of events worldwide. Peter also hosts the longest-running DM webinar series (hosted by dataversity.net).  From 1999 (before Google\, before data was big\, and before data science)\, he founded Data Blueprint\, a consulting firm that helped more than 150 organizations leverage data for profit\, improvement\, competitive advantage\, and operational efficiencies. His latest venture is Anything Awesome. \n  \nREGISTRATION OPENING IN EARLY MAY
URL:https://damachicago.org/event/dama-chicago-dama-day-40th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1S151 Winfield Rd.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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SUMMARY:DAMA-Chicago Q4 Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our final meeting of 2026.  Watch for details.
URL:https://damachicago.org/event/dama-chicago-q4-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:To Be Announced
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