Business information and data services executive brings experience building professional communities, leading business transformation, and growing trusted brands
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 12, 2026 — Data Society Group (DSG) announced the appointment of Matt Weiner as Chief Executive Officer.
Weiner joins DSG as organizations work to turn data and AI investments into meaningful improvements in how their people work. Bringing together its four businesses — Data Society, InspiredMinds! and its flagship World Summit AI events, The Data Lodge, and CDO Magazine — DSG connects professional communities, practical learning, advisory services, and technical expertise to help organizations move from planning to implementation.
Weiner brings extensive leadership experience in business information and data services. He spent nearly 15 years in leadership roles at ALM and Summit Business Media, culminating in leading the separation and rebranding of ALM’s Business & Finance division as Touchpoint Markets. As President and CEO of Touchpoint Markets, he led a portfolio of established professional brands through its acquisition by Arc Network in July 2025.
“Matt has spent his career building information- and data-centric businesses around the needs of professional communities, and that is exactly what DSG does for data and AI leaders,” said Connor Dawson, Managing Director with Growth Catalyst Partners. “We are confident that his experience will help drive a new phase of accelerated growth and expanded market impact to help the organizations we serve turn their data and AI investments into real progress.”
That focus aligns with DSG’s work connecting data and AI leaders with the people, knowledge, and support they need to make progress within their organizations.
“Heads of data and AI turn to our community for different reasons. They may need a trusted peer to talk through a challenge in person or virtually, help preparing their workforce, or a partner to put an AI idea into practice,” said Weiner. “What connects those needs is trust. I’m excited to work with the people across DSG to build on the community they’ve created and make it easier for the organizations we serve to find the support they need.”
As CEO, Weiner will lead DSG’s strategy and operations, working with leaders across its businesses to strengthen collaboration and deepen engagement with clients, partners, and our overall community.
Together, DSG’s businesses support organizations at several points in their data and AI work. InspiredMinds!, through its flagship World Summit AI event, and CDO Magazine bring leaders together to exchange ideas and experiences. The Data Lodge helps organizations build data literacy programs and shared understanding. Data Society provides applied training, AI advisory services, and custom solutions that connect learning and strategy to everyday work.
Weiner’s appointment builds on that shared purpose: helping people use data and AI with greater confidence and giving organizations practical ways to plan their work, work their plan, and keep it going.
Data Society Group helps organizations strengthen how their people understand and use data and AI. Through Data Society, InspiredMinds! and its flagship World Summit AI events, The Data Lodge, and CDO Magazine, DSG brings together workforce development, advisory services, professional communities, events, and custom AI solutions. Its businesses connect leaders and teams with a community of peers, expertise, and practical support to make informed decisions and apply what they learn. Learn more at datasocietygroup.com.
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