CIO Communities
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

The most powerful CIO network

With 36 communities across the globe, serving over 3,600 CIOs, Evanta’s powerful network of technology executives brings together CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CIOs from the world's leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of technology today.

Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

CIOs in the community

Corrado Azzarita headshot

READ MORE

Corrado Azzarita

The Kraft Heinz Company
Global CIO
Allan Cockriel headshot

Allan Cockriel

Shell
CIO - Global Functions; Group CISO

Martin Davis headshot

Martin Davis

Southern Company
EVP & CIO

Daniel Evans headshot

Daniel Evans

Rio Tinto
Chief Information Officer

Eileen Mahoney headshot

READ MORE

Eileen Mahoney

PVH Corp.
CIO
Ing Yan Ong headshot

Ing Yan Ong

Heineken
Global CIO

Ashley Pettit headshot

READ MORE

Ashley Pettit

State Farm
Senior Vice President & CIO
Tracy Schaefer headshot

Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

Sandeep Sen headshot

Sandeep Sen

Linde Plc
Global CIO

Michael Smith headshot

Michael Smith

The Estee Lauder Companies
Chief Information Officer

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Shaping the Efficient Enterprise with AI & Automation
  2. Strengthening Partnerships for Wider Business Impact
  3. Illustrating IT’s Value through Business-first Initiatives

Programs

image alt text image alt text image alt text

IN-PERSON

Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program. View what to expect.

What to expect at an Executive Summit:

  • Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
  • Peer-led, interactive discussions
  • Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
  • In-person program in your area
image alt text image alt text image alt text

IN-PERSON

Inner Circle
Connect with other CIOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting. View what to expect.

What to expect at an Inner Circle:

  • Facilitated discussions on key topics
  • Networking over dinner and drinks
  • Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
image alt text image alt text image alt text

VIRTUAL

Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CIOs. View what to expect.

What to expect at a Town Hall:

  • Informal, breakout group discussion
  • Share insights and learn from peers
  • One-hour, virtual discussion
image alt text image alt text image alt text

VIRTUAL

Peer Roundtable
Join a small group of peers for an interactive conversation around a hot topic or priority. View what to expect.

What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:

  • Intimate and interactive discussion 
  • Framed around a hot topic or priority
  • One-hour, virtual conversation
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

Apply to join

ALREADY A MEMBER? SIGN IN TO REGISTER

Evanta 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.

I am a....

Community Member Criteria

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

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

Exceptions are considered.

My contact information is….

FORM CONTAINS ERRORS, PLEASE REVIEW THE ABOVE

Discover why executives join a community

Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.

 

/

“It’s surprising how many issues that we can work through together regardless of the industry that we’re in.”

JIM CRAWFORD, CIO & VP
KAISER PERMANENTE
/

“This is more personal. It’s more networking focused, and content rich, versus sales people.”

GINNY DAVIS, SVP, CIO & CISO
TECHNICOLOR
/

“It’s all about the networking. It’s more collaborative. It’s truly a meeting of peers, and I really enjoy that.”

GLENN COLES, GM & CIO
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION USA

Explore insights from your CIO peers

INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023
INFOGRAPHIC | OCTOBER 12, 2023

CIO Community Pulse on Talent Strategy

CIOs in Evanta communities remained focused on digital business, innovation and increasing productivity across the enterprise. With their goals dependent on a skilled workforce, we wondered how CIOs are approaching talent currently. Here is what more than 300 IT executives told us about their talent strategies now and into the future.

VIEW THESE RESULTS
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
PODCAST | SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Next Big Question, Episode 25

In the first episode of our 2023 podcast series, Chief Information & Transformation Officer Bernard Mikael of EY talks about integrating technology across the enterprise. He shares lessons learned from his experience in digital transformation and organizational change and how to best position organizations for innovation.

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE
BLOG | AUGUST 21, 2023
BLOG | AUGUST 21, 2023

CIOs' Current Outlook on Generative AI

One theme for CIOs this year is thriving through volatility – and perhaps nothing is a better example of a disruptive technology than the energy around generative AI tools. We recently surveyed CIOs, asking what they think about AI tools now and their outlook for the future – here are the top takeaways.

READ THIS POST
VIEW ALL CIO CONTENT

Your community partners

GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADER
CIO THOUGHT LEADER