Partner with CIO 100 Awards & Conference 2026

August 17–19 | Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa | Frisco, TX

 

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Join industry leaders at one of the most prestigious executive IT gatherings of 2026—the CIO 100 Awards & Conference. Produced by Foundry’s trusted CIO media brand, this exclusive, in-person event unites more than 300 CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior IT executives to celebrate innovation, leadership, and measurable business impact through technology.

Why Partner

By partnering with CIO 100, your organization aligns with the top 1% of IT leadership—executives shaping the future of AI, cybersecurity, data strategy, and digital transformation. As a sponsor, you’ll gain:

  • Direct access to decision-makers curated through CIO’s invitation-only registration process.

  • High-impact visibility via on-site branding, speaking opportunities, and curated networking sessions.

  • Year-round engagement through Foundry’s six-event CIO 100 series, offering ongoing brand exposure and lead generation.

  • ROI-driven connections with executives from award-winning enterprises including FedEx, Marriott International, Microsoft, PepsiCo, and Aflac .

An event with a rich history of attracting executive IT

325+
qualified IT executives attend
75%
hold C-suite or VP titles
49%
represent organizations with 5,000 + employees
84%
from award-winning or enterprise-scale companies

New for 2026

  • Expanded audience and content reflecting next-generation CIO priorities

  • “Next CIO” program spotlighting rising IT leaders

  • Enhanced Innovation Showcase—sponsor-integrated demonstrations and solution experiences

  • CIO Hall of Fame expansion—a larger cohort of transformational leaders for enhanced networking visibility

Key Themes

  • Leadership & Technology Trends

  • Digital Transformation & Automation

  • AI for Business Impact

  • Data & Analytics Strategy

  • Cybersecurity Risk & Resilience

Partnership Tiers

Tailored sponsorship levels—from Premier to Bronze—offer a mix of speaking engagements, hosted roundtables, executive dinners, and targeted branding opportunities.
All packages include:

  • Pre-event marketing exposure

  • On-site brand integration

  • Post-event intent and contact data

  • Access to Foundry’s analytics and lead-retrieval technology

Past Sponsors Include

PwC | KPMG | SAS | Zoho | Iron Mountain | SAP | Apptio | Elastic | Freshworks | SoundHound AI | Juniper Networks | BMC | Boomi

“I absolutely love the CIO 100. I generated the biggest deal of my career at my first one—and it’s still the largest to this day.”

— Ken Oppenheimer, Vice President of Strategy, HGS

Take the Stage with Technology’s Most Influential Leaders

Showcase your vision, elevate your brand, and engage directly with the executives driving enterprise innovation in 2026.

Secure your partnership today.
Use the form below to connect with our team and explore sponsorship opportunities.

 

Contact us here to discuss partnership opportunities