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• DAMA LA - PODCAST

  • Start
    February 27, 2026
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  • End
    June 27, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual

  DAMA Los Angeles is launching a new podcast series hosted by their VP Programming, John Miller!

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  If you’re a professional in data and found yourself responsible for AI governance, you’ll want to tune in!

  Podcast is monthly 11am - 12pm. First Episode is Feb 27th and features John Rood, Founder of Proceptual. They will be discussing  “Getting Started with AI Governance In 2026” 

  Get exclusive invite by contacting damalapresident@gmail.com 

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• PARTNER EVENT: Data Modeling Zone Conference

  • Start
    March 03, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    March 05, 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Redwood City, CA

  DAMA Puget Sound is pleased to share this partner event! 
  

  EVENT DATE: Mar 3-5, 2026 LOCATION: Redwood City, CA 

  DISCOUNT: DAMA-PS members receive 25% use code DAMA-PS-DMZ-25 

  For best pricing register before Jan 12. REGISTER AT: Data Modeling Zone  

  DMZ is the only global conference dedicated entirely to data modeling. You’ll gain practical skills, fresh perspectives, and the connections you need to plan and design for systems that deliver business value. From hands-on workshops and case studies across industries to sessions on communications, data-driven AI, data mesh, and semantics, DMZ 2026 brings together the tools and techniques that are shaping the future of data.

  
  

  Don't miss out on this amazing Data Modeling Conference 

  REGISTER AT: Data Modeling Zone  Don't forget to claim your 25% off DAMA-PS member discount by using code DAMA-PS-DMZ-25 

  
  

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• DAMA Puget Sound - March Chapter Meeting

  • When
    March 10, 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual and In-Person (Redmond, WA)
  • Spaces left
    97

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  DAMA PUGET SOUND - CHAPTER MEETING

  Tuesday, March 10, 2026 

  Social / Networking: 5:30 - 6:00 pm / Presentation: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person at Redmond, WA)

  
  

  REGISTER TODAY - DAMA Puget Sound - March Chapter Meeting

  
  Speaker for the Chapter Meeting will be announced prior to event
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• DAMA Puget Sound - April Chapter Meeting

  • When
    April 07, 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual and In-Person (Redmond, WA)
  • Spaces left
    100

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  DAMA PUGET SOUND - CHAPTER MEETING

  Tuesday, April 7, 2026 

  Social / Networking: 5:30 - 6:00 pm / Presentation: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person at Redmond, WA)

  
  

  REGISTER TODAY - DAMA Puget Sound - April Chapter Meeting

  
  Speaker for the Chapter Meeting will be announced prior to event
  Event Registration reminders will include the updates.

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• CDMP Certification Study Group

  • Start
    April 29, 2026
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  • End
    June 06, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    88

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  Become a Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
  CDMP Study Group - Free for Members - $200 for non-members

  Are you ready to strengthen your data management foundation and earn a globally recognized certification? 

  DAMA Puget Sound is excited to offer a CDMP Online Study Group Review Series, designed to help you confidently prepare for the Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) exam. Led by CDMP-certified practitioners, this guided series brings structure, accountability, and expert insight to your certification journey.

  WHY CDMP?

  • Globally recognized credential aligned to the DAMA Data Management Body of Knowledge

  • Career-boosting signal for recruiters and employers

  • A shared language and framework for succeeding in data governance, architecture, quality, analytics, and more

  “I gained both the big picture and the detailed knowledge needed to succeed in data projects. Some recruiters actively search for certified professionals.”
  — Evgeniya Markova, CDMP

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Data practitioners with 6+ months of experience (helpful but not required)

  • Professionals working in data governance, architecture, analytics, BI, ML/AI, data science or technical professionals

  • Anyone ready to formalize their expertise and stand out in the field

  PROGRAM TIMING

  • Kickoff: April 29, 2026 – Orientation, logistics, and exam strategy

  • Weekly Review Sessions: May–June 2026

  • Bootcamp: June 6, 2026 – Pre-exam intensive review

  • Optional Exam Event: June 7, 2026 (or take the online exam on your own schedule) - Exam Fees - $11 for proctor and only pay $300 exam fee if you pass

  WHAT’S INCLUDED 
  

  • 6 virtual study sessions (Kickoff + 4 content sessions + Bootcamp)

  • Facilitated by CDMP-certified leaders

  • Aligned to DMBOK® Second Edition, Revised

  • Access to recorded study sessions from the 2025 series

  • Optional Pay-If-You-Pass CDMP Exam Event (added fee)

  WHAT DOES IT COST?

  • Study Group Costs

    • Free for DAMA-PS members

    • $200 for non-members (Become a member and save)

    • Includes access to recorded 2025 study sessions for members @ https://dama-ps.org/presentations

    • 6 virtual study sessions (Kickoff + 4 content sessions + Bootcamp)

  • Study Materials Costs

    • DAMA-DMBOK® Manual (discount for DAMA-PS members)

  • Exam Costs (Optional)

    • Proctor Fee $11

    • Exam Fee - $300 - Pay-If-You-Pass June 7 event (Pay Only if you pass)

  STUDY GROUP SYLLABUS

  Each review session focuses on high-weight exam domains as given below. Prepare for the sessions by reading assigned materials and watching content videos at https://dama-ps.org/presentations:

  • Kickoff - 04/29/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm) - Preview, logistics, Q&A
  • Review 1 - 05/6/2026  (6:30 - 7:30pm) Introduction, Data handling ethics, Data Governance (11%), Data Architecture (6%), Data Storage and Operations (6%)
  • Review 2 - 05/13/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Data Modeling and Design (11%), Data Security (6%), Data Integration and Interoperability (6%), Document and Content Management - Part 1 & 2 (6%)
  • Review 3 - 05/20/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence (10%), Data Science, Big Data (2%), Reference and Master Data (10%)
  • Review 4 - 06/03/2026 (6:30 - 7:30pm)  Metadata Management (11%), Quality Management (11%)
  • Boot Camp - 06/06/2026 (10:00am - 12:00pm) - Intensive Pre-Exam Review
  • Exam - 06/07/2026  Pay-if-you-Pass Exam Event (The exam is open-book, 100 questions, 90 minutes). Note: taking exam is optional, separate registration required.

  MORE QUESTIONS??

  • See DAMA Puget Sound CDMP Certification webpage  

  • Contact Mahesh Moturu, Co-VP of Membership - info@dama-ps.org

  READY TO GET STARTED? 

  Join us for a structured and supported path toward your CDMP Certification. Space is limited so Register today 

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• DAMA Day 2026 - From Data to Decisions: Powering Innovation in the Age of AI and Quantum

  • When
    May 15, 2026
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    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Spaces left
    100

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  DAMA DAY 2026

  From Data to Decisions

  Powering Innovation in the Age of AI and Quantum

  Friday, May 16, 2025 | Meydenbauer Center | Bellevue, WA

  DAMA Day is the Pacific Northwest’s premier data management conference, uniting data and technology professionals for a day of insight, innovation, and networking. This year's program is built around the theme From Data to Decisions – Powering Innovation in the Age of AI and Quantum, and is reflective of a pivotal moment for data professionals.

  As AI adoption accelerates and quantum computing begins to influence real-world applications, organizations must rethink how data is governed, architected and activated. DAMA Day sessions will showcase how forward-looking data strategies, resilient architectures, and emerging technologies come together to turn complexity into clarity and data into decisive, high-value actions

  Learn More on DAMA Day Event Page

  Registration Opens Feb 25th

  
  

  
  

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• CDMP Pay-if-you-Pass Exam event - 2026

  • When
    June 07, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  DAMA PS 2026 CDMP Pay-if-you-Pass Online Exam Event
  

  DAMA Puget Sound is organizing CDMP Pay-if-you-Pass Online Exam Event for members. You pay a small online proctoring fee of $11 before, and pay the full fee once you pass the exam.

  
  

  Exams offered at the event: Data Management Fundamentals and Special Exams (details to be finalized)

  Each Exam Duration: 90 minutes

  
  

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  ***************  Registering for this event indicates your interest in taking the CDMP Exam.  This does not automatically enroll you for the exam with DAMA International.   ***************

  
  

  About one week before the exam event date you will receive an email with instructions for enrolling in the exam event. Look out for the email, and if you haven't received it one week before the exam event, please contact us @ info@dama-ps.org.

  Exam Preparation:  DAMA PS is offering a free study group review series and a bootcamp before the exam event.  If interested, please register for it separately.

  For additional information regarding CDMP exams, see https://cdmp.info/faqs/ 

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• DAMA Puget Sound - June Chapter Meeting

  • When
    June 09, 2026
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual and In-Person (Redmond, WA)
  • Spaces left
    100

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  DAMA PUGET SOUND - CHAPTER MEETING

  Tuesday, June 9, 2026 

  Social / Networking: 5:30 - 6:00 pm / Presentation: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

  Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person at Redmond, WA)

  
  

  REGISTER TODAY - DAMA Puget Sound - June Chapter Meeting

  
  Speaker for the Chapter Meeting will be announced prior to event
  Event Registration reminders will include the updates.

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