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CIO of tomorrow is a business strategist Today
August 6th, 2026
8am - 3pm
The role of the Chief Information Officer is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Today’s CIO isn’t just enabling technology, they are shaping enterprise strategy, driving innovation, and architecting the future of work.
On August 6th CIOMeet Enterprise Chicago brings together forward-thinking CIOs for an evening of strategic dialogue, collaboration, and shared insight on what leadership looks like in 2026 and beyond.
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Moderated by Tech Correspondent at Financial Times, Hannah Murphy, we will collaborate Chicago CIOs and Sr IT leaders with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and industries to connect the dots between innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
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Join us over an epicurean lunch as we discuss, debate, and challenge the current directions within the Office of the CIO.
The CIOCircle
​Leaders, Visionaries, and Game Changers who have shaped this collaboration
Agenda
8.00 am - 9.15 am
Registration & Open Networking
Grab coffee and breakfast with peers and fuel yourself for a day of thought leading discussions​
9.25 am - 10.10 am
CIO Panel: Vision Proof Prediction
What will it take for the role of the CIO to drive growth, resilience, and performance in the years ahead? A candid view on strategies to stay ahead of change through the lens of the visionaries and game changers and bold predictions. Ecce Futurum!
10.30 am - 11.10 am
CIO Collaborate
Collaboration is at the heart of growth. Join us in a collaborative exploration of the present state of the Office of the CIO, as we empower one another with ideas and strategic approaches to fuel the CIOs vision of efficiency and growth.
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11.20 am - 12.30 pm
CIO Engage
A successful leader is one that empowers themselves with lesson, knowledge, experience of a community. Engage with peers and partners in our Lounge and expand your community.
1.30 pm - 2.10 pm
David & Goliath Panel: Inside the Decision Room
From David moments to Goliath wins, Leading CIOs from diverse backgrounds and industries will compare and contrast their challenges and share their best learned lessons of successes and failures stories
2.55 pm - 3.00 pm
​Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Let's Honor today's Visionaries and be the enabler of the vision and the voice of what’s next.
9.15 am - 9.25 am
Setting the Tone
Moderator will introduce the visionaries and game changers that have helped shaped today's collaboration.​
10.10 am - 10.30 am
Signals & Strategies: Navigating What’s Next
Conversation with the Coming of Age Visionaries and audience as we share practical takeaways on how CIOs can lead with clarity in a rapidly changing environment.​
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11.10 am - 11.20 am
Fishbowl Leadership Stories
Successful CIOs empower themselves with the knowledge and experience of their community. We will share real stories of high pressure decisions to “kept me up at night” moments. Together we will explore how leaders build trust, earn buy-in, and make decisions when outcomes are uncertain.​​​
12.30 pm - 1.30 pm
Leaders Lunch
Let's collaborate with peers and partners over an epicurean lunch as we discuss, debate, and challenge the direction of Office of the CIO
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2.10 pm - 2.55 pm
CIO Lounge
More than a cocktail reception these are the connections that add light to daily decisions made. Conversations with peers and visionaries behind latest technologies
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