A curated, invite-only peer group for Chief Data Officers and senior data executives in Middle Tennessee — powered by the Greater Nashville Technology Council (GNTC).
This is not a vendor pitch or a generic networking event. It's a confidential, peer-led forum where Nashville's most senior data leaders tackle real challenges together.
No vendors, no pitches. Every seat is held by a practicing data executive at a VP level or above.
Chatham House rules. What's shared in the room stays in the room — real talk about real problems.
Each session features a relevant expert or hands-on topic shaped by member input — not a preset agenda.
Rooted in Middle Tennessee's $8B tech ecosystem and GNTC's growing network.
Quarterly gatherings that matter — candid conversations, shared challenges, and genuine peer connection.
The Nashville CDO Peer Group was founded to create a trusted, executive-grade forum for the region's senior data and analytics leaders. Nashville's tech community is growing fast — this group ensures its data leaders don't grow in isolation.
Affiliated with the Greater Nashville Technology Council (GNTC), we bring together Chief Data Officers, Chief Analytics Officers, Chief AI Officers, VP/President of Data, and senior data strategists from across industries — healthcare, finance, logistics, retail, and more!
Sales & vendor-free — always. This peer group has a strict no-vendor, no-sales policy. Every attendee is a practicing data executive. No pitches, no demos, no exceptions.
Three commitments that make every meeting worth your time.
Candor over comfort. We discuss real challenges, not polished success stories.
Exclusivity by design. Invite-only keeps the room at a high signal-to-noise ratio.
Community over competition. Nashville wins when its data leaders collaborate.
We welcome practitioners at or above the VP level who lead data, analytics, or AI functions in their organization.
Four times a year, Nashville's top data executives gather in-person for off-the-record peer discussions.
How to evaluate and choose the right AI partner in today's fast paced environment
Enterprise AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and how the data role is expanding as generative AI matures inside large organizations.
All events are members-only and location TBD per session
Venues are shared with confirmed members via email 1 week prior. Locations rotate across Nashville's Midtown, Brentwood, and Downtown corridors.
Membership requires a valid referral code from an existing member or GNTC staff. Applications are reviewed quarterly.
All fields marked * are required. Your application will be reviewed by the group organizer before approval.
Founded in 1999, the Greater Nashville Technology Council (GNTC) connects, unites, develops, and promotes the Middle Tennessee technology community. With 550+ member organizations, the GNTC is the premier home for Nashville's tech industry.
The CDO Peer Group operates as part of GNTC's peer group programming — alongside the CIO Peer Group and other executive forums — ensuring Nashville's data leaders have a dedicated community within the broader GNTC ecosystem.
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