From Data Debt to Data Dividend
Cracking BFSI’s AI & Governance Challenges

09-10 November 2026 | Hilton Syon Park, London, United Kingdom

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CDO BFSI Exchange uk

Join leading CDOs from top BFSI organisations

AI adoption is accelerating, but without clear governance, it’s a risk. Data platforms are evolving, yet many organisations still struggle to turn them into business-ready products. And while every function wants on-demand insight, fragmented infrastructure, legacy systems, and weak data cultures keep pulling leaders back.

From embedding governance into data products to scaling AI responsibly and meeting shifting regulations, the 11-year CDO BFSI Exchange celebrates the real, often unglamorous, work of making data matter - every day, at scale.

Held behind closed doors and by invitation only, the Exchange unites 70 senior data leaders for two days of peer-led content, cross-industry benchmarking, interactive sessions, and curated 1-to-1 meetings with BFSI-savvy solution providers.

Because in 2026, the CDO’s role isn’t about building pipelines - it’s about building trust, outcomes, and a data culture that delivers.

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Visionary speakers

Our 2026 Speaker Lineup Features

Brian Jones

Director

Atlantic Cedar

Usha Badrinath

Chief Data Officer

Mosaic Insurance

Gaurav Bansal

Delivery Director

Bank Of Ireland

Helen Packard

Head of Market Oversight Data & Intelligence

Financial Conduct Authority

Pablo K.

Head of Data Enablement

Schroders

Chimene Painter

Group Operations Data Sponsor & Head of GO DMO Advisory & Analytics

UBS

Luisa Pires

Head and Founder of the Analytics Enablement Hub

Bank of England

Shani Reynolds

Head of Data Management

First Sentier Group

Karthik Srinivas

Head of Data and AI Governance

MS Amlin

Alan Strange

Head of Underwriting & Analytics

Sophro MGA

Chris Lowe

Principal Solutions Consultant

Reltio

Marcos Monteiro

CEO & Co-Founder

Veezoo

Steve Holyer

Data Platform Leader

Salesforce

Paolo Platter

CTO & Co-Founder

Witboost

Mark Bird

Group Chief Data Officer

Legal & General

Lynn Pope

Director of Data and Analytics

Admiral Group

Sara Robaty Shirzad

Head of Data

Flood Re

Shilpa Maher

Head of Data Change & Portfolio Governance

HSBC

Priyanka Marisarla

SVP, Head of Enterprise Master Data

Northern Trust

Lashan Bartholomeuz

VP, Design Authority Corporate Bank Data Services, Architecture & Modelling

Deutsche Bank

Roxanne Howdle-Rowe

Formerly Managing Director, Data & Analytics

British Business Bank

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Key Themes For 2026

Proving AI Value & Scaling Beyond Pilots

Governing Data & Risk Management in an AI-Driven Enterprise

Modernising Data Foundations to go from Fragmentation to Intelligence

Planning the Future Operating Model

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What to expect

The 2025 Edition Brought

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1-to-1 Meetings

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CDOs and

Data Leaders

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Expert Speakers

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Hours of

Networking

FORMAT HIGHLIGHTS

Interactive Lightning

Debates

The debates encourage quick thinking, concise expression, and active engagement. They are intellectual sprints, challenging you to articulate viewpoints on controversial issues effectively within tight time constraints. Vote with your feet, choose a side and defend your

point of view.

One-To-One Business Meetings

Our trademark, consultative business meetings offer you the chance to connect with a selection of tried & tested, best-in-breed providers, who have come recommended to us by our audience. Select who you want to meet before you join on-site, and upon arrival you will receive a personalised itinerary detailing who you’re due to meet with, and when.

Roundtable Discussions

These collaborative group discussions connect you with peers facing similar challenges to you through in-depth conversations. Select which session you’d like to join and get involved in the conversation as you share your own perspective on today’s big data questions.

Presentations & Case Studies

Hear from subject matter experts as they share insights into legislative updates, transformational in-house projects, and industry best practices.

Think Tanks

These closed-door sessions are first-come, first-serve, by advance selection only. Attendees will have an opportunity to select which Think Tanks they’d like to attend before joining on-site. No large groups, no stages – Just an in-depth, group conversation with an intimate selection of your peers.

Panel Discussions

With questions based on your challenges used to direct the discussion, these sessions are a great chance to hear a variety of perspectives and ensure you’re on the right path.

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Wondering what's in store?

While we work behind the scenes to host our 11th edition, check out our 2025 Post Event Report, for an in-depth look at what was discussed this past November.

Featuring all the information on the 2025 edition's speakers, sessions, and case studies, its your best place to learn what makes the CDO BFSI Exchange UK the no. 1 event for senior data leaders.

And, it's all in one handy document!

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The CDO BFSI Exchange was an great platform to connect with industry peers and share insights on data management - underscoring its critical role in enabling responsible AI. Engaging with a diverse mix of vendors, both established and emerging, offered fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. The event highlighted the rapid evolution of our data industry and reinforced that staying aligned with peer leaders is not just beneficial, but essential for continued success.

The CDO BFSI Exchange is a catalyst for redefining data’s role in financial services. As a Data Engineering Director, I was inspired by discussions on evolving data governance from a compliance driven necessity to an enabler of innovation and trust. It’s a unique space where leaders share bold ideas and shape the future of scalable, intelligent data ecosystems.

Great experience, meeting seniors in blue chip enterprises, with a few but very well chosen third parties. Small and personal, very focused.

An interesting gathering of like minded professionals sharing their thoughts and ideas.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first CDO BFSI Exchange! It was fantastic to join data leaders from diverse organisations and collaborate on a wide range of data topics.

CDO BFSI is one of the best European events for data professionals and vendors annually. It is always a great opportunity to catch-up with the latest industry trends and new upcoming vendors.

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