Washington, DC CIO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Washington, DC CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Governing Body Members

Kevin Apperson

Maxim Healthcare Services
CIO

Claire Barrett

NIST
Deputy CIO

Ryan Bateman

Sands Capital
CTO & CISO

Shah Behzadi

EchoStar
VP, Global IT Infrastructure & Operation

Mark Booth

Perdue Farms
SVP & CIO

Terry Carpenter

National Science Foundation
CIO

Demetris Charalambous

BankFund Credit Union
CIO

Raylene Dufresne

Miller & Long
Vice President of IT

Kurt John

Expedia Group
CIO & Chief Security Officer

Anne Kottmeier

Chemonics International
CIO

Mingu Lee

Cleveland Avenue
Managing Partner

Chris Nelson

Beacon Roofing
EVP & CTO

Shola Oyewole

United Therapeutics
CIO & VP, Digital Innovation

George Petasis

Georgetown Law
CIO & Assistant Dean of Technology

Vanetta Pledger

City of Alexandria
Chief Information Officer & Director, IT Services

Gautam Sethi

Fairfax County Public Schools
CITO

Howard Spira

Export-Import Bank of the United States
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer


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

  1. Delivering Digital Innovation to Drive Value Across the Enterprise
  2. Maximizing Existing Resources to Optimize Emerging Costs
  3. Securing the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

December 3, 2024 | 1 hour

Washington, DC CIO Town Hall

Effective Risk Communication for CIOs and CISOs

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

March 4, 2025 | an evening

Washington, DC CIO Inner Circle

Wildfire Restaurant Tyson's

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

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IN-PERSON

June 2025 | 1 day

Washington, DC CIO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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IN-PERSON

November 2025 | 1 day

Washington, DC CIO Executive Summit

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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