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Advocacy Day and Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Peer Forum Conference: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 and Thursday, June 4, 2026 Meeting Location: National Housing Center (NHC) Auditorium at: 1201 15th St NW, 1st floor, Washington, DC 20005 Attire: Business casual for all Peer Forum activities
Hotel Information: The National Housing Center is located in downtown, Washington D.C., within walking distance of a variety of hotels offering rooms at a wide range of price points. We invite you to explore some of the options in our “Hotel Options List.” Please note that CDBA has not arranged a room block at any individual hotels for this event.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Advocacy Day, please email Jack Dunn at [email protected]
Schedule:
June 2: Advocacy Day and Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception
June 3: Sessions from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
Cocktail reception at 6:00 pm ET followed by dinner at 7:30 pm ET at Del Mar
Dave DuVarney is a principal with Baker Tilly’s digital solutions practice, specializing in enterprise artificial intelligence strategy, advanced data analytics, and digital transformation. With more than 25 years of experience, Dave collaborates with organizations to envision, architect, and implement data-driven and AI-powered solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
Dave’s approach combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, enabling clients to unlock the full potential of their data assets and accelerate innovation. He is passionate about helping organizations navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, leveraging technologies such as generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation to create sustainable competitive advantage.
Dave has led global teams and delivered transformative projects for industry leaders. His work spans AI strategy development, data governance, enterprise architecture, and agile transformation, with a focus on ethical and responsible AI adoption.
A recognized thought leader, Dave has co-authored three books on data analytics and regularly publishes insights on AI strategy and the future of data-driven business. He is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, having delivered workshops and presentations across North America and Europe.
