Dr. Cecilia Dones

Chief Data Officer
3 Standard Deviations

Dr. Cecilia Dones is an AI, data, and analytics transformational leader, founder of 3 Standard Deviations, with expertise spanning Fortune 500 companies (L’Oreal, LVMH) and academia. She specializes in AI applications, technology's impact on human interactions, and bridging data insights across sectors. Her doctoral work focused on understanding interpersonal attitudes in virtual environments. She holds degrees from Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, NYU Stern, and Columbia University. She has taught at top business schools such as MIT Sloan and Columbia Business School and authors the ‘Signal & Connection’ newsletter exploring technology, data, authenticity, and trust as well as the LinkedIn newsletter, ‘What is a CMO to do with AI?’

Dr. Cecilia Dones’s Sessions

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m. PT — Thursday, November 13, 2025

“Ask Us Anything” Speaker Office Hours

“Ask Us Anything” Speaker Office Hours: How AI Is Transforming Search, Discovery, and Customer Journeys

In this session, you’ll hear from marketing and technology leaders shaping the future of customer experience through AI-driven innovation. Panelists include Philip Miller (Senior Product Marketing Manager & AI Strategist, Progress Software), Gaia Rancati (Assistant Professor of Marketing, Director, Neuromarketing & AI Lab, Middle Tennessee State University), and Patricia Clark (Vice President, Go to Market, Nexxen).

This is an “Ask Us Anything” style panel—you set the agenda! Bring your questions about how artificial intelligence is changing how consumers find, explore, and engage with brands across the digital landscape. Whether you’re curious about generative AI’s impact on SEO, personalization, predictive insights, or customer experience design, this interactive session gives you direct access to experts working at the intersection of marketing, research, and strategy.

10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. PT — Friday, November 14, 2025

“Ask Us Anything” Speaker Office Hours

“Ask Us Anything” Speaker Office Hours: Navigating the GenAI Marketplace: Tips for Smarter Vendor Decisions

In this session, you’ll hear from marketing and technology leaders who are making strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Panelists include Sara Kear (Chief Marketing Officer, Condado Tacos & Tequila), Nick Brackney (AI Product Management, Dell Technologies), and Dr. Cecilia Dones (Founder & Chief Data Officer, 3 Standard Deviations).

This is an “Ask Us Anything” style panel—you shape the discussion! Bring your questions about evaluating AI tools, managing partnerships, and balancing innovation with practicality. From vendor vetting and contract considerations to aligning AI investments with business goals, this session offers candid insights from leaders navigating the complexities of today’s GenAI marketplace.

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