Purpose & Goals
The purpose of the GenAI4DM Affinity Group is to responsibly advance the use of generative AI in data management and to serve as the global forum for embedding data management best practices into GenAI-driven development of digital products, data pipelines, and AI-backed solutions.
Role-based guidance
Provide practical, role-based guidance for data product developers, analytics leaders, and architects, ensuring their work aligns with the principles of the DMBOK.
Actionable best practices
Define and disseminate quick, actionable best practices for GenAI-assisted development that reduce risk and preserve governance discipline.
Collaboration hub
Create an interdisciplinary collaboration hub linking DAMA with product management associations, project management organizations, AI groups, and developer communities.
Broader community reach
Attract not only DAMA members, but also adjacent professionals seeking trusted standards for data-centric product and project development.
Knowledge assets
Publish case studies, prompt libraries, evaluation patterns, and design checklists to accelerate adoption of responsible GenAI practices.
Education & workforce
Extend these practices into universities, academic institutions, and workforce development, training the next generation of developers, architects, and designers to embed data management discipline into their data pipelines and products.
How to Join an Affinity Group
Joining an Affinity Group is easy:
- Become a DAMA Individual Professional Member.
- Select the Affinity Group that fits your focus.
- Pay the annual Affinity Group membership fee.
Start your DAMA International membership journey today.
Sign up now →Governance Structure
Steering Committee
The GenAI4DM Affinity Group will be governed by a Steering Committee responsible for strategic direction, activities, and alignment with DAMA-I’s mission.
The Committee will include a Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and additional members as determined.
Terms & elections
Elections will be held annually, with two-year renewable terms, supporting continuity while enabling fresh perspectives and global participation.
How to Join an Affinity Group
Joining an Affinity Group is easy:
- Become a DAMA Individual Professional Member.
- Select the Affinity Group that fits your focus.
- Pay the annual Affinity Group membership fee.
Start your DAMA International membership journey today.
Sign up now →Membership & Benefits
Who can join
Membership is open to all DAMA International individual members, with no additional fee required at launch.
Engagement & knowledge
- Participation in biweekly working sessions and access to curated knowledge outputs.
- Quarterly best practice compendiums and an annual industry report.
Community & contribution
- Networking across industries and collaboration with external associations.
- Contribution opportunities to interdisciplinary case studies and applied guidance.
How to Join an Affinity Group
Joining an Affinity Group is easy:
- Become a DAMA Individual Professional Member.
- Select the Affinity Group that fits your focus.
- Pay the annual Affinity Group membership fee.
Start your DAMA International membership journey today.
Sign up now →Activities & Deliverables
Core cadence
- Hold biweekly working sessions with published insights.
- Publish an annual report on GenAI’s evolving role in data management.
Curated knowledge bases
Curate quarterly knowledge bases with patterns and artifacts that evaluate pipeline design, prompt usage, and data definitions for compliance with DMBOK principles.
Programs & events
- Host workshops, webinars, and knowledge-sharing sessions for DAMA members and collaborators.
- Provide DAMA chapters with accessible materials to support local training and engagement.
Academic partnership
Partner with universities and academic institutions to provide curricula and materials that prepare students to responsibly use GenAI in data product and pipeline development.
How to Join an Affinity Group
Joining an Affinity Group is easy:
- Become a DAMA Individual Professional Member.
- Select the Affinity Group that fits your focus.
- Pay the annual Affinity Group membership fee.
Start your DAMA International membership journey today.
Sign up now →