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- **Event Name**: DAMA Melbourne Data Leader Series: Fireside Chat with Darshil Mehta
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Inside the CDO Role: Lessons in Data and AI Leadership with Darshil MehtaAbout this EventJoin DAMA Melbourne for the first Data Leader Series session of 2026, featuring Darshil Mehta, a highly regarded senior data and analytics leader in Australia.Darshil has held senior leadership roles including Chief Data and Analytics Officer at ASIC, Chief Data Officer at King &amp; Wood Mallesons, and executive roles at Bupa, Experian, and Connexity. Across more than 25 years, he has built and led enterprise-wide data strategies, data governance frameworks, AI and ML capabilities, and analytics centres of excellence in complex organisations.This session will be delivered as a fireside chat rather than a traditional presentation. The focus will be on real leadership experience, decision making, and lessons learned across Darshil’s career.Topics will include:How senior leaders prioritise the right data and AI problemsBuilding effective data and AI governance in large organisationsWhat actually works when scaling analytics and AIHow DAMA principles and data management disciplines support long term successCareer lessons from leading data functions across multiple industriesThis session is designed for data and analytics professionals, managers, and senior leaders who want practical insight into how data and AI leadership works in real organisations.The DAMA Melbourne Data Leader Series brings senior practitioners together to share honest experiences and perspectives on data leadership, transformation, and governance.Agenda:5:30 PM – Networking &amp; refreshments6:00 PM – Conversation with Craig Rowlands7:00 PM – Audience Q&amp;A and networkingAbout DAMA Melbourne:DAMA Melbourne is part of DAMA International, the global community of data management professionals. Our Data Leader Series showcases local leaders shaping the future of data, analytics, and AI.
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- **city**: Melbourne
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- **country**: Australia
- **location**: level 2/452 Flinders St
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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