Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

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( 1 )North America
( 26 )EMEA
( 7 )APAC
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With 36 communities across the globe, serving over 3,600 CIOs, Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of technology executives, bringing together CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CIOs from the world's leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of technology today.
Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.
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CIOs in the community

Martin Davis
Southern Company
EVP & CIO

Ronald den Elzen
Heineken
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

JP Iversen
Electrolux
Group CIO

Paul Krebs
Koch Industries
CIO & Chief Transformation Officer

Pragati Mathur
ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Tracy Schaefer
Conagra Brands
CIO

Loren Somerville
The Lottery Corporation
CIO

Michael Smith
The Estee Lauder Companies
CIO
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
- Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
- Leading the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption
Programs



IN-PERSON
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
- In-person program in your area



IN-PERSON
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated discussions on key topics
- Networking over dinner and drinks
- Peer-led, in-person program in an evening



VIRTUAL
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion



VIRTUAL
What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:
- Intimate and interactive discussion
- Framed around a hot topic or priority
- One-hour, virtual conversation
Apply to join
ALREADY A MEMBER? SIGN IN TO REGISTERGartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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