CIO 100 Leadership Live Los Angeles
The Leadership Event for Enterprise Innovation & Emerging Technology
A Premier Convergence of Los Angeles’ Top Technology Leaders
At CIO 100 Leadership Live: Los Angeles, you’ll join top CIOs, senior IT leaders, and award-winning innovators for a full day designed to elevate your career. Explore cutting-edge enterprise technology strategies, engage in executive-level networking, and gain insights that help sharpen your leadership vision and expand your influence. Backed by the credibility of the CIO brand, the award-winning journalism of CIO.com, and the legacy of the CIO 100 Awards, Leadership Live delivers a uniquely powerful forum to learn, lead, and prepare for future-ready success.
Discover actionable insights from CIO 100 Award winners, Hall of Fame CIOs, and industry leaders driving innovation in AI, data modernization, cloud strategy, and organizational transformation.
Boost your career trajectory through elevated programming designed to support rising IT executives, including exclusive Next CIO content for emerging leaders.
Unlock the capabilities, strategic vision, and future‑ready skills you need to lead with confidence in 2026 and beyond.
Connect with peers and mentors in meaningful ways, building a powerful network that strengthens your leadership journey.
2026 Theme: The Leadership Event for Enterprise Innovation & Emerging Technology
What’s New
Innovation Showcase: Discover how past CIO 100 award winners are evolving their most celebrated initiatives. You’ll gain firsthand insight into new iterations, real-world results, and practical use cases you can take back to your own organization—perfect for sparking new ideas and accelerating innovation.
Next CIO Luncheon: Career Advancement & Community: Join fellow nominees from Southern California for an exclusive career development luncheon, featuring a candid interactive conversation and Q&A with seasoned technology leaders. Connect with peers, expand your network, and walk away with actionable guidance for advancing your leadership journey.
TechCrunch VC Briefing: What’s Next in Tech: Hear directly from top venture capital voices in a fast-paced 30-minute session on emerging technologies. This panel delivers insider perspectives on what’s gaining traction, what’s poised to disrupt, and where enterprise leaders should focus next.
Special Programming- Next CIO Awards
Developing the Next Generation of Award-Winning Tech Leaders
The Next CIO initiative identifies and elevates rising IT executives across the U.S. At CIO 100 Leadership Live: Los Angeles, all regional nominees are invited to an exclusive luncheon with other top colleagues on career acceleration.
- Leadership skills for navigating AI-era organizations
- Practical guidance on earning visibility and influence
- Networking with peers and past CIO 100 honorees
- Nominate a rising technology leader today.
Who Should Attend
This event is specifically designed for senior IT professionals in the following roles:
- CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior IT executives
- Directors, VPs, and rising leaders in IT & security
- Data, AI, and cloud transformation leaders
- Next CIO nominees and high-potential managers
- Technology strategists shaping enterprise innovation
Important attendance criteria: This event is specifically designed for senior IT professionals at companies with 250+ employees.