The decisions leaders make today depend on stronger data foundations and clear, practical intelligence. As the pace of technology accelerates, the brands that win aren't the ones chasing new tools — they're the ones grounding their organizations in trusted data, modern measurement, responsible governance, and AI strategies that actually work. The 2026 ANA Masters of Data Conference, April 13-15 in San Diego, brings together senior marketing and data executives to explore how innovation, intelligence, and accountability come together to drive responsible business growth. Join the community shaping the next chapter of data-driven marketing
Conference
April 13th – April 15th
San Diego, CA

2026 ANA Masters of Data Conference

 
 

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Client-Side Members Attend Free*

 

Limited in-person capacity. Early registration strongly encouraged.

 

The decisions leaders make today depend on stronger data foundations and clear, practical intelligence. As the pace of technology accelerates, the brands that win aren’t the ones chasing new tools — they’re the ones grounding their organizations in trusted data, modern measurement, responsible governance, and AI strategies that actually work.

The 2026 ANA Masters of Data Conference, April 13-15 in San Diego, brings together senior marketing and data executives to explore how innovation, intelligence, and accountability come together to drive responsible business growth. Join the community shaping the next chapter of data-driven marketing.

Why Attend

Data is the foundation. AI is the accelerant. Leaders attend Masters of Data to gain clarity on how both come together to drive responsible, measurable growth.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A modern measurement roadmap (MMM 4.0, attribution clarity, real-time analytics)
  • A data strategy built for AI readiness and accuracy
  • Practical, brand-led examples you can apply immediately
What You’ll Learn

A unified view of how data and AI combine to drive modern marketing excellence.

Modernize Measurement and Analytics
  • MMM 4.0 and the next evolution of performance measurement
  • Real-time, adaptive analytics systems
  • What modern attribution really looks like
  • Connecting data, AI, and insight to smarter decisions
Strengthen Trust and Responsible Data Governance
  • Responsible data design for AI-ready operations
  • Governance frameworks that accelerate innovation
  • Building trust, transparency, and long-term data quality
Build AI-Ready Data Foundations
  • Data-for-AI workflows used by leading brands
  • What “AI readiness” means across marketing and analytics teams
  • Improving data quality, structure, and accessibility
  • Reducing friction between marketing, data, and engineering
Accelerate Marketing Performance With AI
  • AI-enhanced creative and content development
  • Smarter media optimization and cross-platform performance
  • Better personalization and customer experience
  • Real examples of AI improving ROI and efficiency
Advance All-Party Data Collaboration
  • Transparent, multi-party ecosystems
  • Responsible data sharing across partners and platforms
  • Successful collaboration models for speed and accuracy
Drive B2B and B2C Data Innovation
  • Aligning sales and marketing around shared data
  • Sharper segmentation, targeting, and journey optimization
  • Modernizing complex B2B and B2C data lifecycles

No technical background required — just a desire to make better decisions with better data. Register today!

 

 

Who You’ll Hear From

Explore standout voices shaping the future of marketing. These speakers will challenge perspectives, share actionable strategies, and spark bold ideas to help you navigate what’s next.

Confirmed Speakers

Eddie Alvarran
Eddie Alvarran

Manager, Customer Marketing Mail

USPS

Caroline Bye
Caroline Bye

VP, Audiences and Insights

Tunnl

Sam Chang
Sam Chang

Global Head, One Demand Data & Analytics, Consumer Data Strategy

Mars

Shane Coker
Shane Coker

Head of Marketing

Osano

Liam Copeland
Liam Copeland

EVP, Global Business Solutions

Acxiom

Louise Cotterill
Louise Cotterill

Global Senior Director, Marketing Insights and Intelligence

Mars

Michele Eggers
Michele Eggers

Vice President of Marketing Shared Services

SAS

Jamie Fellows
Jamie Fellows

Director of Media Planning, Measurement and Data

Amazon Ads

Joan FitzGerald
Joan FitzGerald

Vice President, Data Excellence & Privacy

ANA

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Flynn, PhD
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel J. Flynn, PhD

Chief of Data and Performance

U.S. Army Enterprise Marketing Office (AEMO)

David Fogarty
David Fogarty

EVP, Data Excellence & Privacy

ANA

John Follet
John Follet

Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer

Demand Metric

Lieutenant Colonel David Galbreath
Lieutenant Colonel David Galbreath

Analytics Leader

U.S. Army Marketing Cloud Insights

Christine Gambino
Christine Gambino

Chief Operating Officer

Omnicom

Lily Herron
Lily Herron

Marketing Analytics Manager, Performance Analytics Team

ADT

Henry Innis
Henry Innis

CEO and Co-founder

Mutinex

Cara Kantrowitz
Cara Kantrowitz

Global Commercial Head of Marketing Effectiveness Innovation Incubator

NielsenIQ

Ali Kefeli
Ali Kefeli

Senior Director of Data Science and Advanced Analytics Strategy

Kimberly-Clark North America

Bob Liodice
Bob Liodice

Chief Executive Officer

ANA

Josh Newman
Josh Newman

Product Marketing Director, Measurement & Signals

Meta

Ann Nguyen
Ann Nguyen

Global Head of Measurement Solutions

TikTok

Chris Oswald
Chris Oswald

Executive Vice President & Head of Government Relations

ANA

Dean de la Peña
Dean de la Peña

Vice President of Identity, Data Strategy, and SaaS

Resonate

JD Prater
JD Prater

VP of Marketing

Ting

Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan

Senior Director of Donor Experience Analytics, Research, and Insights

ALSAC — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Samantha Schumacher
Samantha Schumacher

Senior Director, Data Science

Target

Lucas Stockslader
Lucas Stockslader

Global Affairs Insights

OpenAI

JoAnn Stonier
JoAnn Stonier

Formerly Mastercard

Fellow of Data and AI

Fabien Thiaucourt
Fabien Thiaucourt

Senior Vice President, Data Governance & Enablement

Mastercard

Jadon Wellman
Jadon Wellman

Head of Marketing Effectiveness

Prudential

 
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