CIO Communities
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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

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Corrado Azzarita

The Kraft Heinz Company
Global CIO
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Allan Cockriel

Shell
VP and CIO for Global Functions and Information Risk Management, Group CISO

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Martin Davis

Southern Company
EVP & CIO

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Daniel Evans

Rio Tinto
Chief Information Officer

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Eileen Mahoney

PVH Corp.
CIO
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Don Monk

General Mills
VP and CIO, Technology and Solutions, Global Business Solutions

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Ing Yan Ong

Heineken
Global CIO

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Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

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Sandeep Sen

Linde Plc
Global CIO

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Michael Smith

The Estee Lauder Companies
Chief Information Officer

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

  1. Amplifying Value Through Digital Ecosystems
  2. Accelerating Growth with Agility & Innovation
  3. Authoring the Future through Culture, Influence & Technology

Programs

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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

GINNY DAVIS, SVP, CIO & CISO
TECHNICOLOR
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“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

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Leading Digital Strategy & Transformation at Perdue Farms

Perdue Farms SVP and CIO Mark Booth was hired at Perdue three years ago to bring a strategic focus to IT, which included driving their digital transformation. Read about his approach to digital business and how his team is evolving the 103-year old company in a strategic way.

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