2025 CIO 100 Symposium & Awards

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale AZ

August 11-13 2025

In-Person

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale AZ

August 11-13 2025

In-Person

Celebrating 27 Years of Innovation, Leadership & Impact in IT

Join us in sunny Scottsdale, AZ, at the stunning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, August 11–13, 2025, for the 27th Annual CIO 100 Symposium & Awards—one of the most anticipated gatherings for senior IT leaders.

This premier event honors the boldest thinkers and most transformative projects in enterprise technology, culminating in the prestigious CIO 100 Awards and CIO Hall of Fame inductions.

Whether you’re looking to exchange ideas, elevate your strategy, or celebrate excellence, CIO 100 Symposium & Awards is where innovation meets recognition.

Be part of the legacy. Be part of the future.

Why Attend CIO 100 Symposium & Awards?

Ignite Innovation
Gain exclusive insights from award-winning CIOs who are harnessing AI and emerging technologies to drive measurable business transformation.
Connect with the Best
Network with an elite community of senior IT leaders, visionary peers, and cutting-edge solution providers shaping the future of enterprise tech.
Learn What’s Next
Dive into dynamic programming—from expert panels and strategy roundtables to hands-on sessions that deliver actionable takeaways for your organization.
Celebrate Leadership
Join us in honoring the industry’s trailblazers at the iconic CIO 100 Awards Gala—an unforgettable evening recognizing excellence in innovation and IT leadership.

What happens at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards

Dedicated programming for teams

Content focused on issues critical to driving innovation in technology, solving problems and enhancing team performance.

Real-world inside reports

Explore poster sessions and peer-led discussions that share honest success stories—and lessons learned—from the highest levels of enterprise IT.

Social interactions and network building

Like-minded IT executives gather in small group social interactions where CIOs, tech innovators, and executives build lasting relationships.

Visionaries. Trailblazers. Problem solvers. Discover how top CIOs transformed disruption into opportunity—and strategy into lasting impact.

View our 2025 Speakers: CIO 100 Symposium & Awards

Speaker

David Holloway 3rd generation World Champion Team Building Expert & Executive Trainer

David comes from a rich legacy of influential sports figures and national leaders who have played pivotal roles in shaping America. David’s great-grandfather, Bill Trent, was a driving force behind the founding of the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and served in two presidential cabinets. The family legacy also includes many higher education teachers and three college presidents, further cementing their lasting impact on education, teamwork, and leadership.