2025 Annual Report Released: A Year of Building With Intent
DAMA International® is pleased to release the 2025 Annual Report, a comprehensive look at a year defined by deliberate growth, governance maturity, and renewed commitment to the global data management community.
Inside, you will find a message from President Peter Aiken and Executive Director Gina van Dalen, a recap of the year's most significant milestones, and a clear view of the foundations being laid for what comes next. Highlights include the expansion of our global chapter network to 78 active chapters, the launch of the GenAI4DM Affinity Group and the IDEAL initiative for senior data leaders, the rollout of the new DAMA® Days chapter benefit program, and the ongoing progress of the DAMA-DMBOK® 3.0 project, our flagship initiative to modernize the global standard for data management.
The report also covers our governance restructuring, financial stewardship, technology and infrastructure investments, and the 2026 to 2028 Strategic Growth and Capability Plan that will guide the organization's next phase.
Whether you are a member, chapter leader, CDMP® holder, or partner, this report reflects the work made possible by your continued contribution to the profession.
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