Elevating data to the centre of business strategy
Welcome to CDAO Perth 2025, where Western Australia’s most influential data, analytics and technology leaders come together to shape the future of enterprise intelligence.
In a time defined by disruption, AI acceleration, and rising regulatory demands, data is no longer a back-office function– it’s the engine of strategic decision-making, operational resilience, and business growth. This event is built for those leading that charge.
If you’re responsible for shaping your organisation’s data, analytics, or digital strategy—this is where you need to be. Connect with a powerful community of senior data leaders from across WA and beyond, benchmark against high-performing teams, and gain the frameworks, and relationships you need to lead with confidence.
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Our CDAO Perth speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Join Matthew Curnow for an insightful session on Architecting Data Leadership in a Business-Driven World. As organisations increasingly rely on data to drive decision-making, Chief Data & Analytics Officers are shaping strategy, driving innovation, and unlocking new value creation opportunities.
Matthew will explore the rise of agentic AI and its implications for governance, shining a light on how it will shape the future of human–machine collaboration, while also emphasising the CDAO’s pivotal role in fostering a culture of responsible and ethical data use across organisations.
Join the session
Title: Architecting Data Leadership in a Business-Driven World
When: 9:10 PM, 13 October

Matthew Curnow
Head of Digital, DataOps and AI
Wood

Natalie Pollard
Head of Digital Enterprise Platforms
Woodside Energy
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Jong (JJ) Jung
Head of Market Intelligence
Ramsay Health Care

Paul Hunt
Head of Data & Analytics
Australian Motoring Services

Krista Bell
Director — Data &
Information Governance
Curtin University
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Jacob Timmerman
Assistant Director — Data Analytics
Office of the Auditor General Western Australia
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Bobby Patel
GM Data & Analytics
RAC WA

Dr. Ryan Behdad
Head of Data Science & Analytics
CashConverters
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Ross Campbell
Manager — Data & Analytics
& Privacy Officer
The Perth Mint
What's being said about us?
“The CDAO conference enhanced our thinking on systems, data governance, and AI, providing invaluable insights and fostering innovative
considerations for our future strategies.”

Russell Thom, GM IT, Anglicare WA
Our key themes for 2025
Data as a business enabler
Equipping data leaders with the strategies, language, and metrics needed to demonstrate data’s role in revenue growth, risk management, and strategic decision-making.
Balancing innovation & governance
Navigate regulatory landscapes, implement ethical AI practices, and establish robust data governance frameworks without stifling innovation.
Optimising data for scalability
Explore how businesses streamline data ecosystems, apply advanced analytics, and embrace automation to boost efficiency, scale operations, and unlock sustainable growth.
Turning complexity into possibility
Amid regulatory shifts and AI acceleration, data leaders must navigate uncertainty with trusted data, making confident decisions and uncovering new business value consistently.
What you'll get out of the event
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Why attend?
Join us at CDAO Perth to explore vital data and analytics trends, including generative AI applications and augmented analytics for predictive insights. Learn to establish resilient data governance frameworks and tackle ethical AI challenges. With expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, this event empowers decision-makers to enhance data-driven strategies for measurable growth.

Who will be there?
Join a powerful network of senior leaders driving data and AI strategy across the region. Attendees are decision-makers from large enterprises, responsible for data and AI strategy, governance, innovation, and transformation. Connect with peers facing similar challenges, exchange insights, and spark partnerships that accelerate your AI journey and unlock new business value.
Our upcoming events
At Corinium, we are proud to support those driving transformation in InfoSec, data, analytics, and AI through our market-leading events with insight and collaboration at their core. Take a look at some of the APAC events coming soon.

CDAO New Zealand
3 November 2025
CDAO New Zealand offers senior leaders a premier platform to share data strategies, enhance customer-centric delivery, and optimise decision-making, while ensuring responsible use of AI and data analytics. Be part of the premier event shaping the data analytics agenda in Aotearoa.
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CDAO Brisbane
5 March 2026
This event brings together senior data and analytics leaders to explore the latest in AI, data governance, and literacy, equipping them to lead innovation, enhance customer focus, and confidently manage digital disruption. It fosters strategic insights, peer networking, and actionable takeaways.
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How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Kashmira George
Conference Director

Join us at CDAO Perth 2025
Get shoulder to shoulder with your peers and see what's next in data analytics and AI
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