Join the IDEA community

IDEA research council membership is open to senior leaders in data, technology, and enterprise AI – including CIOs, CDOs, Chief Architects, and their direct teams. Research council membership is managed by the ODI.

What Research Council members Receive

  • Early access to IDEA research briefs and primary research publications
  • Invitations to IDEA Forums – closed, peer-led executive discussions held globally
  • Opportunities to contribute to the research agenda and shape the conversation
  • Access to the broader ODI network and data governance community
  • Vendor-neutral, independent peer exchange with senior data and AI leaders worldwide

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed by the ODI on behalf of IDEA. Research council membership is by application and open to individuals and organisations committed to advancing trusted, scalable data architecture.