CIO Communities
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The most powerful CIO network

With 34 communities across the globe, serving over 3,600 CIOs, Gartner C-level Communities are powerful networks of technology executives, bringing 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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The Kraft Heinz Company
Global CIO
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Tony Battle

Jaguar Land Rover
Group Chief Digital & Information Officer
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Martin Davis

Southern Company
EVP & CIO

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Ronald den Elzen

Heineken
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

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JP Iversen

Electrolux
Group CIO

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Paul Krebs

Koch Industries
CIO & Chief Transformation Officer

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Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

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Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

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Loren Somerville

The Lottery Corporation
CIO

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Michael Smith

The Estee Lauder Companies
CIO

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

  1. Modernizing The IT Operating Model to Enable Business Agility
  2. Connecting IT Investments to Business Outcomes Through Strategic Alignment
  3. Enhancing Leadership Capabilities to Build a Culture Rooted in Trust and Accountability

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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Gartner 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.

Each application will be reviewed, and once your membership is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

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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+

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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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“We don't have to wait for the next event before we get together again. And, I've just found that hugely advantageous.”

JOHN GIGERICH, SVP & CIO
KEURIG DR PEPPER
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“It's great being a member of the community because you can reach out at any time to folks that you've met.”

RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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“I look to these events as the top way in which I maintain and develop the right links with trusted advisers and hopefully add some value of my own.”

CHARLIE EWEN, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & CIO
MET OFFICE

Explore insights from your CIO peers

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2025 CIO Leadership Perspectives

From risk management to digital transformation and from creating efficiencies to increasing productivity, CIOs face a number of challenges and opportunities in 2025 – including a big opportunity to deliver value from AI. Nearly 1,200 CIOs across Gartner C-level Communities shared their top priorities in our proprietary survey – here’s what they reported.

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TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 9, 2025
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 9, 2025

Future of Work in AI-Driven Enterprises

Delivering value with AI currently ranks as a top priority for CIOs in our annual Leadership Perspective Survey. CIOs in our Global Community gathered recently for a Town Hall exploring the best practices for identifying GenAI initiatives that deliver meaningful ROI and improve productivity – these are their takeaways.

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BLOG | FEBRUARY 10, 2025
BLOG | FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Three Top Focus Areas for CIOs in 2025

From legacy technology to the need for digital transformation and from driving innovation to demonstrating the value of IT, CIOs face a number of priorities competing for their time and resources. With this in mind, here is an overview of 3 themes for CIOs in 2025.

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