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Denver CIO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.
- Mastering the art of change and adaptability
- Accelerating high growth and a data-first mindset
- Empowering talent, protecting the enterprise
Denver CIO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the Denver CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.
Co-Chairs
Chris Ard
Newmont Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Chief Information Security Officer
Alan Cullop
DaVita
CIO
Veena Dandapani
Western Union
Global Head Product Strategy & Management
Stephen Katsirubas
Hunter Douglas
Chief Information Officer
Trent Krause
Graebel
CIO
Sam Masiello
The Anschutz Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer
Chris McLaughlin
Johns Manville
Chief Information Security Officer
Jeff Miller
Quantinuum
Chief Information Officer
Steve Oberg
DaVita
CISO
Ram Ramadoss
CommonSpirit Health
System Senior Vice President - Privacy, Information Security
Craig Richardville
Intermountain Healthcare
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Alex Wood
Uplight
CISO
Members
Mike Bush
Colorado Rockies
Senior Director, Information Systems
Mark Carlson
VMware
Field CTO
Steve Dills
Brown and Caldwell
SVP & CIO
David Edinger
City and County of Denver, CO
Chief Information Officer
John Edwards
RLH
CIO
Jennifer Gunias
GenesisCare
SVP and Global Head of Clinical Systems
Markus Lonnquist
Coffee & Bagel Brands
CIO
Ash Mahajan
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Dolores Mears
Hensel Phelps Construction
CIO
Chris Meyerpeter
Ardent Mills
CIO
Benjamin Partout
Federal White Cement
CIO
Diego Silva
Gates Corporation
Chief Information Officer
Denis Zerr
Radiology Partners
SVP, CIO
David Zodikoff
United States Olympic Committee
Chief Information Officer
"This event is a must-attend for all IT professionals – to network and knowledge-share with others in the industry.”
Michael Smith, CIO
The Estee Lauder Companies
"This is an efficient way to get exposure to what is really going on in the local IT community to validate or dispute what your current strategies are.”
Bill Fortwangler, CIO
Dollar Bank
“Relevant topics, great networking opportunities and valuable discussions.”
Eelko van Leeuwen, Global cio
ABN AMRO Clearing Bank
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
September 13, 2022 | 1 hour
Denver CIO Virtual Town Hall
Inspiring Data Curiosity and Confidence
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
October 11 - 13, 2022 | 3 days
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Global CIO Executive Summit
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
A summit for CIOs with global responsibilities to come together and discuss challenges unique to global operations.
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IN-PERSON
October 20, 2022 | an evening
Denver CIO Inner Circle
The Crawford Hotel
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
Denver CIO Executive Summit - 06/28/2022
Denver CIO Virtual Boardroom - 04/28/2022
Denver CIO Virtual Town Hall - 03/22/2022
Denver CIO Executive Summit - 11/16/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Town Hall - 09/14/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 06/15/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Boardroom - 04/13/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Town Hall - 03/18/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Town Hall - 02/18/2021
Denver CIO Virtual Executive Summit - 11/17/2020
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Content from your CIO peers
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 7, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 21
CHRO Janice Deskus of Staples kicks off our summer podcast series by answering this big question: How should C-level executives influence the enterprise? Listen as Janice discusses how to earn a seat at the decision-making table and add your perspective and why it’s important to expand beyond your functional role.
LISTEN NOWINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
C-Suite Community Pulse on the War for Talent
Despite the economic outlook, most C-level leaders report that their companies have more open positions now than in past years. We asked C-level executives across Evanta communities what they think is causing the war on talent – here is what 700 leaders told us about talent and its impact on their business outlook.
VIEW RESULTSINFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
INFOGRAPHIC | AUGUST 4, 2022
CIO Community Pulse on the War for Talent
We asked CIOs across Evanta communities what they think is causing the talent shortage and what they’re doing to combat it. Here is what more than 200 senior IT leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.
VIEW RESULTSYour Community Partners
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