Event Information:
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Fri06Nov20261:00PM - 6:00PM CSTAtlas9 – Legends District, 1100 North 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111
KC DAMA’s First Ever Combined Meeting & Social
An Immersive Art Experience
Atlas9 is an immersive art experience in Kansas City’s Legends District unlike anything else in the Midwest. It has quickly become one of the most unique things to do in Kansas City, inviting visitors to step into a mysterious world hidden inside a transformed 90s movie theater.
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Guest speakers John Ladley and Mark Cooper – presentation plus a live recording of The Rock Bottom Data Feed podcast
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Enjoy the Atlas9 experience, with one drink covered by KC DAMA
Speaker: John Ladley
One of the leading authors and influencers in data governance and enterprise information management, with 35+ years of hands-on experience in the people and process challenges of putting data to work. His books and consulting help align business and data strategy, drive organizational change, and apply data technology to real business problems.
Speaker: Mark Cooper
Data strategy consultant and author of “6 Secrets for Delivering Impossible Projects.” Mark spent 29 years at FedEx, most recently as Technical Director of Enterprise Data & Analytics, and was Lead Architect on FedEx Delivery Manager. He holds a U.S. patent and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (AI) from UCLA.
What You'll See
Presentation: Using AI to Start a Data Governance Program
A real case study of jump-starting a data management and governance program with AI. Beyond the obvious uses like drafting policies and supporting data models, AI can help with discovery, alignment, building data products, data monetization, workflow design, and reducing data debt. Expect live examples, honest talk about challenges, benefits, and costs, and a take-home list of items to consider in your own organization.
Live Podcast Recording: The Rock Bottom Data Feed
Be in the room as John and Mark record an episode of their irreverent-yet-practical data podcast, the show that skips the technobabble and recycled advice. Your chance to be part of the audience and see how the Rock Bottom sausage gets made.
Meeting Location:
Atlas9 Legends District
1100 North 98th Street,
Kansas City, KS 66111
Membership & Participation
To attend this session, you must have a 2026 to 2027 membership with KC DAMA. You can renew on-line using: Join DAMA Kansas City (kcdama.org). If your company requires an invoice, please contact Membership@kcdama.org to get this process started.
- You must RSVP to RSVP@kcdama.org by October 30th, 2026.
- One drink per guest is covered by KC Dama.
- Food is available on site at the expense of participants.
- This event is in-person only with no virtual option.
NOTE: Please contact Membership@kcdama.org or Treasurer@kcdama.org if you are unclear of the status of your membership.