About ChicagoCIO
The Chicago CIO Leadership Association (ChicagoCIO) is the preeminent professional association for chief information officers in Chicagoland. ChicagoCIO is one of 16 chapters in the Inspire CIO Leadership Network (InspireCIO), a national professional association comprised exclusively of CIOs (or equivalent executive roles) from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
Achieve your full leadership potential with ChicagoCIO
Advisory Board
ChicagoCIO is lead by a CIO advisory board and chapter officers who meet quarterly to set the annual agenda for the association. Strategic support from Underwriter executives ensure member programs remain non-commercial and are attended exclusively by qualified senior technology executives.
Member Qualifications
Membership is limited to the CIO or equivalent executive role of a local organization with over $100 million in annual revenue. Organizations with over $1B in annual revenue may enroll additional CIOs who qualify.
Mission & Purpose
ChicagoCIO exists to build a strong, professional community among local chief information officers.
We convene leading CIOs to foster meaningful relationships by creating programs and experiences to:
Connect
through collaboration and idea exchange
Learn
from distinguished business leaders
Share
best practices and experiences
Engage
in substantive issues-based discussions
Recognize
excellence in technology leadership
Membership Benefits
Insider Events
CIO-hosted programs to showcase member organizations, executives, strategies & accomplishments
Executive Leadership Programs
Exclusive, high-profile keynotes by C-suite leaders, best-selling authors & other inspiring leadership speakers
CIO Conversations
Member-led dinners at upscale, local restaurants focusing on CIO-selected topics & conversation
cioXchanges
Structured methodology for CIO collaboration around initiatives, leadership successes & challenges
Innovation Showcases
Rapid-fire presentations from CIO-invited, innovative young companies, enabling efficient overview of potential solutions
Member Breakfasts
Casual, member-hosted gatherings connecting CIOs who work in close proximity
Become a Member
Membership is limited to the CIO or equivalent executive role of a local organization with over $100 million in annual revenue. Organizations with over $1B in annual revenue may enroll additional CIOs who qualify.
Our Community
ChicagoCIO Underwriters
ChicagoCIO is supported by invitation-only, executive level, strategic sponsors known as Underwriters. Senior executives representing these organizations serve on ChicagoCIO’s Advisory Board and attend the CIO-led, non-commercial chapter leadership programs.
Year Up
ChicagoCIO is proud to support Year Up in their mission to provide urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers & education.
