2026 Houston CIO Community Inner Circle

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Collaborate with your peers

Join Houston's top CIOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.

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

Modernizing The IT Operating Model to Enable Business Agility

Connecting IT Investments to Business Outcomes Through Strategic Alignment

Enhancing Leadership Capabilities to Build a Culture Rooted in Trust and Accountability

Governing Body Co-Chairs

David Cain

CVR Energy
VP & CIO

Vagesh Dave

McDermott International
Global VP & CIO

Kara Pelecky

American Bureau of Shipping
SVP & CIO

Michael Thompson

Gulfport Energy Corporation
VP & CIO

John Varkey

Waste Management
SVP & CIO

Agenda

Coming Soon

We are currently working with C-level leaders in your community to build the most timely and relevant agenda. All of our sessions, topics and discussions are driven By CIOs, For CIOs® to ensure the most valuable experience.

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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 participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.

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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Location

Venue

Steak 48

More Information

Parking:

Hosted Valet

Dress Code:

In order to maintain an enjoyable environment for all guests, athletic wear, excessively revealing clothing and exposed undergarments, will not be permitted. We prefer no printed t-shirts, hats or visors and always appreciate collared shirts and/or sports coats. Please dress as your always elegant selves. You are going to have a great time.

Community Program Manager

For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Jacob Inman

Community Program Manager

+1 972 342 1368

jacob.inman@gartner.com