Toronto CIO Community
Inner Circle
March 31, 2027 | Malaparte
March 31, 2027
Malaparte
Expand your network and engage with peers
Join the Gartner Toronto CIO Community Inner Circle, an intimate dinner event offering facilitated, roundtable discussions and informal networking with CIO peers. Explore a timely, peer-driven topic and exchange ideas in a collaborative setting designed to surface candid perspectives and actionable insights.
Engage with peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Elevating The CIO's Role in Enterprise AI Strategy
Accelerating Business Value Through Strategic Innovation
Building Stronger Partnerships Between Technology and the Business
Toronto CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Dave Aeri
Fastfrate
CIO
Mike Baxter
Pest Share
Chief Technology Officer
Cecilia Carbonelli
Haventree Bank
CIO
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Janine Leahey
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
Chief Technology & Information Officer
Melody Wallis
Procter & Gamble
VP, Analytics & Insights and Technology, Canada Market Ops
Agenda
March 31, 2027
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Beyond AI Deployment — The CIO as a Business Value Leader
AI has shifted from a technology initiative to a business imperative, increasing expectations for CIOs to influence outcomes far beyond IT. CEOs and boards are looking to technology leaders not only to deploy AI, but also to help shape strategy, improve decision-making, and contribute directly to business growth.
As accountability for AI outcomes expands, CIOs must build stronger partnerships across the executive team, establish clear ownership models, and identify where AI can create the greatest business impact. This conversation focuses on how leading CIOs are redefining their role and driving enterprise value in the next phase of AI adoption.
Discussion Questions:
How have expectations from CEOs and boards changed as AI adoption has matured?
Where are you seeing the greatest opportunities for AI to create business value beyond productivity gains?
How are you defining accountability for AI outcomes across IT and the business?
How are you identifying and prioritizing the AI opportunities most likely to drive business impact?
What capabilities will define successful CIO leadership over the next three years?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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