TDWI: Transforming Data with Intelligence.
TDWI, founded in 1995, is a leading source of education and research for data and analytics professionals working across artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence (BI), and data management. For over 30 years, TDWI has empowered organizations with the knowledge and skills to build future-ready data strategies and solutions through research-backed learning, expert faculty, and a vibrant global community.
TDWI offerings include in-person conferences, virtual events, on-demand courses, research reports, webinars, and memberships designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s data- and AI-enabled enterprises. From vendor-neutral, role-specific training to executive-level strategy, TDWI supports everyone from data analysts, architects, and engineers to CDOs and business leaders.
By developing data and AI-literate, analytics-capable leaders and teams, TDWI equips organizations to succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. TDWI is the trusted training and research provider to more than 490+ of the Fortune 500.
The EDM Council is a non-profit trade association established to advance data management and advanced analytics as a business priority. This includes defining content standards and best practices for data management, delivered through its highly adopted DCAM and CDMC frameworks. Our membership consists of over 25,000 professionals from more than 350 firms representing industries such as financial services, consumer goods, pharmaceutical/healthcare, telecommunications, the public sector and more, as well as data and cloud vendors, technology companies, consultants, academia and regulators around the world.
The EDM Council is the originator of the Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) – the industry-standard guideline on the practice of data management. The Council is also the developer and steward for the Financial Industry Business Ontology (FIBO) – the standard on meaning about the structure and obligations of financial instruments, pricing, legal entities and financial processes. As a neutral trade association, the EDM Council also advises regulators and market authorities on the data implications of financial regulations.
DAMA International: The Global Standard for Data Management
DAMA International is the world's premier nonprofit organization advancing data management as a profession since 1980, serving thousands of professionals through 60+ global chapters.
What DAMA International Does
Industry Standard Framework: DAMA creates and maintains the globally recognized Data Management Body of Knowledge (DAMA-DMBOK), the gold standard reference guide defining core principles and best practices for data management.
Professional Certification: The organization certifies the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) credential, the industry benchmark for data management expertise.
Global Community: DAMA provides webinars, networking through local chapters, and professional development programs connecting data professionals worldwide.
Future Innovation: The DMBOK 3.0 project launched in 2025 modernizes the framework to incorporate AI, emerging technologies, and evolving data management practices.
Why DAMA International Matters
Universal Standards: DAMA establishes common language and frameworks for data management professionals worldwide, creating consistency across organizations while helping businesses treat data as a strategic asset.
Vendor-Neutral Authority: As an independent, volunteer-led nonprofit, DAMA provides unbiased guidance allowing organizations to make technology choices based on their specific needs.
Global Impact: The framework helps organizations implement proper data governance, security, and compliance while the DMBOK 3.0 project ensures continued relevance through global collaboration with practitioners and thought leaders.
DAMA International provides the foundational knowledge, professional standards, and global community