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The most powerful CIO network

With 36 communities across the globe, serving over 3,600 CIOs, Evanta’s powerful network of technology executives brings 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:

Programs

Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.

Insights

Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CIOs approach similar challenges.

Connections

Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.

CIOs in the community

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Corrado Azzarita

The Kraft Heinz Company
Global CIO
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Tony Battle

Jaguar Land Rover
Group Chief Digital & Information Officer
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Martin Davis

Southern Company
EVP & CIO

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Ronald den Elzen

Heineken
Chief Digital & Technology Officer

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JP Iversen

Electrolux
Group CIO

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Paul Krebs

Koch Industries
CIO & CTO

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Pragati Mathur

ConocoPhillips
Chief Digital & Information Officer

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Tracy Schaefer

Conagra Brands
CIO

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Loren Somerville

The Lottery Corporation
CIO

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Michael Smith

The Estee Lauder Companies
CIO

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. Leading the Organization Through Advanced Technology Adoption

Programs

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IN-PERSON

Executive Summit
Gain new connections and actionable insights from C-level peers at this one-day program. 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
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IN-PERSON

Inner Circle
Connect with other CIOs and discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting. 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
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VIRTUAL

Town Hall
Participate in an interactive, peer-led discussion on current priorities for CIOs. 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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VIRTUAL

Peer Roundtable
Join a small group of peers for an interactive conversation around a hot topic or priority. View what to expect.

What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:

  • Intimate and interactive discussion 
  • Framed around a hot topic or priority
  • One-hour, virtual conversation
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Evanta 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.

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To ensure peer connections and conversations at the highest level, members must meet the following criteria:

- C-level or senior most executive for respective function

- Organization revenue of $500M+

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Discover why executives join a community

Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.

 

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“We don't have to wait for the next event before we get together again. And, I've just found that hugely advantageous.”

JOHN GIGERICH, SVP & CIO
KEURIG DR PEPPER
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“It's great being a member of the Evanta community because you can reach out at any time to folks that you've met. ”

RHONDA GASS, VP & GLOBAL CIO
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER
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“I look to these events as the top way in which I maintain and develop the right links with trusted advisers and hopefully add some value of my own.”

CHARLIE EWEN, DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY & CIO
MET OFFICE

Explore insights from your CIO peers

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CIO Community Pulse on Change Management

With the constant pace of change and with AI adoption a top priority, CIOs have to focus on change management to deliver on key priorities. We asked CIOs across Evanta communities how they are progressing with change management at their organizations. Here is what we learned from a survey of 300 CIOs.

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TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | DECEMBER 19, 2024
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Effective Risk Communication for CIOs and CISOs

Recently, CISOs and CIOs in the Washington, DC Community came together to discuss how to communicate risk in a way that enables their board and leadership team to understand the balance between risk, investment, and outcomes. Check out their key takeaways here.

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BLOG | NOVEMBER 18, 2024
BLOG | NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Strategic Planning for CIOs – Two Points to Consider

In addition to our proprietary survey of CIOs in Evanta communities, we recently had the opportunity to compare notes with Gartner’s Voice of the Customer Survey with CIOs. Check out two findings that are pertinent to strategic planning and priorities for 2025.

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