2025 Global CIO Executive Summit

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Collaborate with your global peers

Get together with other CIOs who lead global operations at this exclusive, three-day summit to exchange ideas and validate strategies unique to large, complex organizations. Engage in candid discussions, dive deep into critical issues and validate strategies with other enterprise heads of IT on the challenges unique to large, complex organizations. Executives are assured a level of information exchange and interaction with true, global peers beyond a regional community on discussion topics driven by Global CIOs, for Global CIOs.

Connect with true peers who lead their function globally and have similar opportunities and challenges, gain new perspectives and share experiences unique to the global nature of your role, and participate in discussions and sessions geared specifically toward global IT leaders.

Continuing the transition from tech overseers to strategic innovators

Harnessing cutting-edge technology to elevate business outcomes and fuel future success

Optimizing resources through value maximization and astute financial management

Governing Body Co-Chairs

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CIO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Global CIO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

Breakout Sessions

Empowering an Organization of AI Champions

In order to effectively leverage artificial intelligence, organizations need to create an environment where workers are encouraged to be curious about AI and embrace its power to transform their role and, in turn, the business. CIOs must take ownership of this responsibility and provide each employee with the tools and confidence they need to not only be effective users, but champions and advocates for industry-level transformation.

Join this session of peers to discuss:

Implementing AI literacy programs for both leadership and employees
Fostering commitment and enthusiasm for transformation
Providing the tools necessary to use AI effectively
Embracing experimentation while managing risk and governance

Seizing Innovation or Ceasing to Exist — The Fallacy of AI Adoption

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of new developments in AI — especially when many CIOs are made to feel like they only have two options: be an innovator or be irrelevant. As executives everywhere look to your example, how are you striking the balance as both an ambitious and conscious technology leader?

Join this session to discuss:

Differentiating authentic value from overhyped AI solutions
Managing expectations and the unprecedented demand to adopt new technology
Considering the greater impact of AI on society

Keynote Session

Universal Solutions for Tech Debt Reduction

Across the globe, organizations are grappling with the challenge of securing sensitive data as it traverses web browsers. Many acknowledge that their current IT and security frameworks increase the likelihood of data breaches. This highlights the intricate task of protecting data while managing outdated systems, inefficient application delivery, and obsolete security measures. What innovative strategies can streamline enterprise operations, enhance security, and adapt to a global landscape?

Attendees will discover:

Identifying and addressing technical debt caused by fragmented IT and security solutions
Communicating the broader business impacts of technology and security challenges
Adopting new methods for enterprise application delivery to improve productivity worldwide

Workshop Session

Make Your Play for Technology Innovation

Implementing technology innovation processes takes a multitude of strategies and resources. Gartner’s Technology Innovation Playbook breaks down the techniques, tools and tactics necessary to execute on tech evolution.

CIOs will walk out of this interactive workshop with:

Immediately actionable next steps to organize for technology innovation
A roadmap bespoke to CIO needs
Learnings from peers on best practices to develop and scale innovation initiatives

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Gartner 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 participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

Community Member Criteria

To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, Global Community members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level executive who oversees their function globally

- Organization that operates in multiple countries with revenue of $3B+

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Venue & Accommodation

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

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A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 504-434-5100.

Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $385 USD (plus tax) is August 9, 2025.

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