DAMA-MN upcoming events

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-08)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Open to anyone. You can attend the entire series or individual sessions. Great opportunity for students, new practitioners, leaders, or anyone wanting to increase their data literacy in one or more of these areas. This is also a great overview before you begin studying for the CDMP exam.

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-15)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

June Chapter Meeting (2026-06-17)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMT

JUNE Chapter Meeting

Member Share on Master Data Management

A DAMA member will share their journey in Master Data Management.

Meeting Agenda:
•11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Greetings, Chapter News & Community Updates

• 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Member Share Speaker

• 12:55 – 1:00 AM | Closing Announcements

Hosted virtually via Zoom | Link Provided Day Before in Reminder Email
Open to members and guests — all are welcome!

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-22)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-29)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-06)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-13)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

July Chapter Meeting (2026-07-15)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT

JULY Chapter Meeting

Speaker: Danette McGilvray

Data Quality Q & A

Danette McGilvray will lead a Data Quality question & answer discussion.

Meeting Agenda:
•11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Greetings, Chapter News & Community Updates

• 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Speaker

• 12:55 – 1:00 AM | Closing Announcements

Hosted virtually via Zoom | Link Provided Day Before in Reminder Email
Open to members and guests — all are welcome!

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-20)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-27)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-03)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-10)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-17)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

August Chapter Meeting (2026-08-19)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:00 GMT

AUGUST Chapter Meeting

Member Share on Data Topic

A DAMA member will share their data journey.

Meeting Agenda:
•11:45 AM – 12:05 PM | Greetings, Chapter News & Community Updates

• 12:05 – 12:55 PM | Member Share Speaker

• 12:55 – 1:00 AM | Closing Announcements

Hosted virtually via Zoom | Link Provided Day Before in Reminder Email
Open to members and guests — all are welcome!

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-24)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Key terminology
Basic concepts
Organizational roles and responsibilities
Associated activities
Common metrics to measure performance
Real-world tips and best practices

Audience

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87484060880?pwd=OBVCzDbkiQNiYMTO1UOar31E7XXK3d.1

(Please do not attend without first registering)

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management
Week 2: Data Quality
Week 3: Metadata Management
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design
Week 7: Document & Content Management
Week 8: Data Security
Week 9: Data Integration & Interoperability
Week 10: Data Architecture
Week 11: Data Storage & Operations
Week 12: Big Data, Data Science, and AI Governance

(This event is scheduled for 13 weeks but one week TBD will be cancelled, pending presenter availability)

Oct 2026 Data Conference (2026-10-06)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Data GOVERNANCE.

DATA ANALYTICS.

DATA LITERACY.

DATA strategy & Leadership.

2 Days, 8 Presentations, Workshops,
CDMP Exam, Exhibit Hall, Networking, Free Food

Agenda

Day 1

8:00 AM | Registration
8:00 AM | Exhibit Hall (All Day)
9:00 AM | Keynote Speaker
10:00 AM | Speaker
11:00 AM | Speaker
12:00 PM | Lunch
2:00 PM | Speaker
3:00 PM | Speaker
3:45 PM | Networking & Snacks

Day 2

8:00 AM | Registration
8:00 AM | Exhibit Hall (All Day)
8:45 AM | CDMP Exam
9:00 AM | Speaker
10:00 AM | Speaker
11:00 AM | Speaker
12:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM | Workshops

Connecting you with data experts, data professionals, and data learning.

Oct 2026 Data Conference Exhibit Hall (2026-10-06)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Exhibit Hall Vendors

2 Days Networking with Interested Data Professionals

Exhibit Hall open October 6-7, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Shoreview Community Center

Includes entry, exhibit hall table, chairs, and food for two booth attendants.
Anticipate > 100 registrants

Load-in and even information will be emailed to the registration before the event

Additional sponsorship placement opportunities are available, including promotional materials in each registration bag. Email professional-development@dama-mn.org for more information.

DAMA-MN upcoming events

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-08)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-15)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

June Chapter Meeting (2026-06-17)

JUNE Chapter Meeting

Member Share on Master Data Management

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-22)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-06-29)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-06)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-13)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

July Chapter Meeting (2026-07-15)

JULY Chapter Meeting

Speaker: Danette McGilvray Data Quality Q & A

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-20)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-07-27)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-03)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-10)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-17)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

August Chapter Meeting (2026-08-19)

AUGUST Chapter Meeting

Member Share on Data Topic

Free Learning Event: Basics Around the DAMA Wheel (2026-08-24)

FREE COURSE: A Trip around the DAMA Wheel

This 12-week series provides an overview of each slice of the DAMA wheel. You'll learn fundamentals about each area including:

Audience

Agenda

Oct 2026 Data Conference (2026-10-06)

Data GOVERNANCE.

DATA ANALYTICS.

DATA LITERACY.

DATA strategy & Leadership.

2 Days, 8 Presentations, Workshops, CDMP Exam, Exhibit Hall, Networking, Free Food

Agenda

Connecting you with data experts, data professionals, and data learning.

Oct 2026 Data Conference Exhibit Hall (2026-10-06)

Exhibit Hall Vendors

Speaker: Danette McGilvray

Data Quality Q & A

2 Days, 8 Presentations, Workshops,
CDMP Exam, Exhibit Hall, Networking, Free Food