Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
CIO Communities
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:
CIOs in the community
Ronald den Elzen
Heineken
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Rich Hook
Penske
EVP & CIO
JP Iversen
Electrolux
Group CIO
Anita Klopfenstein
Little Caesars
CIO
Paul Krebs
Koch Industries
CIO & Chief Transformation Officer
Pragati Mathur
ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Tracy Schaefer
Conagra Brands
CIO
Loren Somerville
The Lottery Corporation
CIO
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
Programs
In-Person
Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program.
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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
In-Person
Inner Circle
Connect with other CIOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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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
Virtual
Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CIOs.
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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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Already a Member? Sign InGartner 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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