National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

For nearly 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership excellence. Join CIO & CISO peers from around the country to celebrate the outstanding leaders eligible to compete in the 2023 National ORBIE Awards!

Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT University of Chicago Gleacher Center

The Nominee Reception will recognize the 2023 Chicago ORBIE Award nominees - Technology leaders driving innovation & transforming leading organizations. The program will include a leadership keynote

Strategy Discussion

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT Digital Event

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT University Club of Chicago

All ChicagoCIO Members are invited to meet your 2023 ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings.

Chicago ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

Inspire your team and invite them to join Chicagoland's leading CIOs, and for the first time ever - CISOs, on April 20th to meet the finalists & winners of the 2023 Chicago ORBIE Awards.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women is a quarterly, virtual program connecting, recognizing, and inspiring the women of the Inspire Leadership Network. Members interact in the Imaginate Digital ExperienceTM, where CIO & CISO members from 25 Inspire chapters across the country can move around, find and chat with other members, and be inspired by live & unscripted member interviews, panel discussions, and table conversations.

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CT Medinah Country Club

Join Chicagoland peers for a celebration in YOUR honor! Hosted by the chapter officers and advisory board, this is your opportunity to learn more about ChicagoCIO’s vision, meet the members, and discover how to maximize your membership. Save the date!

Advisory Board Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Inspiring Women of Today & Tomorrow

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT HNI Showcase Office

Inside University of Chicago

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CT William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 161

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM ET Westin Boston Seaport

Converge brings together Inspire members across the country to connect with industry peers, cultivate shared knowledge and experiences of CIO and CISO members, and celebrate the significant achievements of their peers through the National ORBIE Awards.

National ORBIE Awards (Virtual Access)

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET Digital Event

HNI Roundtable Hybrid Workplace 2023 & Generational Productivity

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT HNI Showcase Office

Advisory Board Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT Digital Event

Insider MacArthur Foundation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT Marquette Building

Inside Chicago White Sox

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT Guaranteed Rate Field

Join ORBIE Winner and ChicagoCIO Programs Co-Chair Mark Campbell to explore the technology that enhances the Chicago White Sox fan experience, whether they attend the game in person or cheer from afar.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women is a quarterly, virtual program connecting, recognizing, and inspiring the women of the Inspire Leadership Network. Members interact in the Imaginate Digital ExperienceTM, where CIO & CISO members from 25 Inspire chapters across the country can move around, find and chat with other members, and be inspired by live & unscripted member interviews, panel discussions, and table conversations.

Strategy Discussion

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT

ChicagoCIO ORBIE Leadership Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT University of Chicago Gleacher Center

The Chicago Advisory Board invites you to join prominent technology executives from around Chicagoland in recognizing the outstanding leaders nominated for the Chicago ORBIE Awards.

Holiday Social

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT The Old Post Office

‘Tis the season for relationship building! Join Mark Campbell, Senior Director of Information Technology at Chicago White Sox, to celebrate the New Year with your CIO & CISO peers on January 10th.

Converge23 Encore Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

ChicagoCIO ORBIE Video Interviews

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT Lumen

Advisory Board Meeting

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT Digital Event

National Finalist Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

The National ORBIE® Awards recognizes excellence in technology leadership on the national level.Join members from across the country online on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM ET as prior National ORBIE winners reveal the 2024 National ORBIE Awards finalists.

Corporate Storytelling

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT HNI Showcase Office

Join ChicagoCIO Member Kris Rao, Chief Information & Digital Officer at HNI Corporation, for a deep dive into three aspects of story telling.

Leadership Unscripted: Developing Resilient Leaders Who Embrace Change

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Join SeattleCIO member Sanjay Srivastava for a conversation about developing resilient leaders who embrace change that is sure to create a leadership advantage for you and your team.

ChicagoCIO Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT University Club of Chicago

All ChicagoCIO Members are invited to meet your 2024 ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception followed by “The Most Interesting CIOs in the World” Finalist D