The CIO 100 Leadership Live Series—launching March 2026 in Atlanta—offers technology leaders and rising talent a powerful platform to accelerate career growth and industry impact. Spanning five cities throughout the year, this series delivers unmatched opportunities to gain bold ideas, actionable insights, and make meaningful connections. With a distinct focus on professional development and the Next CIO program spotlighting future CIOs, attendees can sharpen leadership skills while being recognized as emerging stars. Backed by the credibility of the CIO brand, the award-winning journalism of CIO.com, and the legacy of the CIO 100 Awards, CIO 100 Leadership Live is where learning, leadership, and future-ready thinking converge.

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March 2026

Atlanta

Kick off the CIO 100 Leadership Live series in Atlanta with candid conversations on innovation, talent retention, and real-world digital transformation strategies.
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April 2026

Los Angeles

Explore the intersection of creativity and technology as top IT leaders share how they’re driving business agility and customer-centric innovation.
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July 2026

New York

Join the nation’s leading CIOs and technology strategists in New York for insights on AI adoption, cybersecurity leadership, and data-driven growth.
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September 2026

Boston

Dive into discussions on digital trust, emerging tech, and leadership agility with peers shaping the next wave of enterprise transformation.
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October 2026

Chicago

Wrap up the 2026 series in Chicago with forward-thinking sessions on scaling innovation, enabling resilient IT ecosystems, and leading through change.
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2026 Opportunity: Partner Across the Full CIO 100 Series

CIO 100 Symposium & Awards (National) | CIO 100 Leadership Live (Five-City U.S. Series)

Foundry’s exclusive six-event CIO 100 series delivers year-round engagement with the IT leaders shaping the future. Anchored in the core themes of innovation, leadership, and business transformation, this series offers direct access to the decision-makers who matter most.

Important Note: Different Sponsorship tiered packages can even include the debut of the Next CIO program—an initiative designed to equip and inspire the next wave of technology leadership!

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