DAMA-MN upcoming events

July Ice Cream Social (2026-07-29)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Networking Social with the DAMA-MN Community!
JULY 29 @ 4:00pm-6:00PM

Come hang out with your fellow data nerds. Sweet Science ice cream is locally made, small batch, and no artificial flavors. Just mention at the counter you're there with DAMA.

Join us to:

Enjoy a FREE ice cream (sponsored by Reltio)
Meet the DAMA-MN Board and fellow data professionals
Mingle, network, and connect — no agenda, no pressure, just fun

Open to members, guests, and anyone that wants to network with data nerds.

Bring a friend or colleague — and drop in any time after work -

(Wednesday between 4:00-6:00 PM)

Location:
Sweet Science Ice Cream
3919 Market Street
Edina, MN 55424

Parking & Transit:
Available across the street at the North Parking Garage

Special Thanks:

This event is generously sponsored by Reltio, Reltio is the foundation for trusted agentic AI, ready to fuel real-time operations. With this cloud-native tool you can create and manage trusted master data, define golden record rules, leverage configurable matching and AI-assisted cleansing and take advantage of sophisticated entity resolution, in real-time. Learn more.

BIG thanks to Reltio for treating our community to a cool summer evening!

Stay Tuned for these Upcoming Events!

3rd Wednesday of every month, chapter meetings

October 6-7 DAMA-MN Conference

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

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 - you'll receive the link in your reminder notices.

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management - COMPLETED
Week 2: Data Quality - COMPLETED
Week 3: Metadata Management - COMPLETED
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management - COMPLETED
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence - COMPLETED
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design - COMPLETED
Week 7: Document & Content Management - COMPLETED
July 20 - NO COURSE
Week 8: Data Security - COMPLETED
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 - you'll receive the link in your reminder notices.

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management - COMPLETED
Week 2: Data Quality - COMPLETED
Week 3: Metadata Management - COMPLETED
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management - COMPLETED
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence - COMPLETED
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design - COMPLETED
Week 7: Document & Content Management - COMPLETED
July 20 - NO COURSE
Week 8: Data Security - COMPLETED
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 - you'll receive the link in your reminder notices.

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management - COMPLETED
Week 2: Data Quality - COMPLETED
Week 3: Metadata Management - COMPLETED
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management - COMPLETED
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence - COMPLETED
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design - COMPLETED
Week 7: Document & Content Management - COMPLETED
July 20 - NO COURSE
Week 8: Data Security - COMPLETED
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

The August topic is:

Do No Harm, Operationalizing Responsible AI Applying What You Already Know

Artificial intelligence is not new, but its widespread adoption has created new opportunities and new governance challenges. The good news is that data professionals already possess many of the skills needed to help organizations implement AI responsibly. They simply need to recognize how those skills translate into an AI-driven world.

In this practical, jargon-free session, Dr. April C. Williams demonstrates how familiar governance concepts, including data quality, stewardship, accountability, transparency, risk management, and privacy, provide the foundation for Responsible AI. Using relatable business examples rather than technical explanations, she connects established governance practices to today's AI challenges.

Drawing from her books Dr. Williams introduces the Do No Harm model and The Ethical Yardstick, practical frameworks that help organizations evaluate AI initiatives before unintended consequences occur. Attendees will leave with greater confidence, practical tools, and a new perspective on how the work they already do can immediately contribute to trustworthy AI.

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 - you'll receive the link in your reminder notices.

Agenda

Week 1: Data Governance & Management - COMPLETED
Week 2: Data Quality - COMPLETED
Week 3: Metadata Management - COMPLETED
Week 4: Reference & Master Data Management - COMPLETED
Week 5: Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence - COMPLETED
Week 6: Data Modeling & Design - COMPLETED
Week 7: Document & Content Management - COMPLETED
July 20 - NO COURSE
Week 8: Data Security - COMPLETED
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)

CDMP Condensed Study Group Fall 2026 (2026-08-31)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group Fall 2026

DAMA-Minnesota is pleased to offer a CDMP® Fundamentals Condensed Study Group to support data professionals preparing for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam.

This condensed study group follows the DAMA-DMBOK® v2 and revised editions and is structured around the CDMP Fundamentals exam blueprint. Presentation material is self-studied and then group meets for a guided discussion and Q&A by experienced practitioners and CDMP credential holders.

The study group includes:

Weekly slide decks for you to self-study, focused on the most heavily weighted exam materials
Weekly discussion group for Q&A, exam tips, and practice questions
A structured, chapter-by-chapter approach aligned to exam weighting
A collaborative learning environment with peers across DAMA chapters

Schedule:

August 31 - October 5
Monday evenings, 6:00–7:30 PM Central Time
Proctored Exam, October 7 @ DAMA Data Conference in Shoreview, MN

Exam registration and fees are managed separately through DAMA-International.

All study group sessions will be conducted virtually. You can take the exam in person on October 7 ($300) or online on your own timing ($311).

Who should attend:

First-time CDMP candidates
Practicing data management professionals seeking a structured refresher
DAMA members from Minnesota and partner chapters preparing for the October exam

Cost:
Free for DAMA members
$25 for non-members (reciprocity applies)

To learn more about certification and the CDMP exam Click here

Questions? Contact study-group@dama-mn.org.

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.

Visit the DAMA Days information page:

DAMA Days Information

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

July Ice Cream Social (2026-07-29)

Networking Social with the DAMA-MN Community! JULY 29 @ 4:00pm-6:00PM

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

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

CDMP Condensed Study Group Fall 2026 (2026-08-31)

CDMP® Fundamentals Study Group Fall 2026

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

2 Days Networking with Interested Data Professionals

Networking Social with the DAMA-MN Community!
JULY 29 @ 4:00pm-6:00PM

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