
Denver CIO Community
Executive Summit
May 24, 2023 | The Embassy Suites Downtown Denver
May 24, 2023
The Embassy Suites Downtown Denver
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Denver's top CIOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Advancing the digital agenda to define value and create a resilient strategy
Improving leadership buy-in to make better data-driven decisions
Fostering collaboration to increase productivity and improve business outcomes
Denver CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Stephen Katsirubas
Hunter Douglas
Chief Information Officer

Trent Krause
Graebel
CIO

Dolores Mears
Hensel Phelps Construction
CIO

Craig Richardville
Intermountain Health
Chief Digital & Information Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Leading Resilient Teams Through Unpredictable Adversity
Hosted by AppOmni

Lisa Thompson
Author of "Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain"
Guest Speaker
Lisa Thompson is a high-altitude mountaineer and former healthcare executive who beat cancer months before standing on the summit of Everest. Lisa later became the first all-American woman to summit K2, which is considered the deadliest mountain in the world. In her talks and book, “Finding Elevation,” Lisa shares the experience of climbing the toughest mountains in the world and the importance of teamwork, resilience and defining boundaries.
Join this keynote session to learn about the importance of:
- Embracing change and overcoming challenges
- Creating a supportive environment inside and outside the office
- Defining clear roles and goals to build a strong, communicative team
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
Shifting the Paradigm for Recruiting IT Talent

Chris Meyerpeter
CIO
Ardent Mills
Traditional recruitment for tech positions oftentimes shrinks the talent pool. Leaders can help bolster their teams and expand their collection of potential candidates through new talent pipelines. Creating partnerships that help underserved and career transitioning individuals break into the technology industry can expand recruitment to an unexpected hire.
In this case study, we'll discuss:
- Attracting diverse talent
- Building your own talent pipeline
- Changing requirements to attract new candidates
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Strategic AI Opportunities for IT Operations and Development
Hosted by IBM

Steve Dills
SVP & CIO
Brown and Caldwell

Russell Kaurloto
CIO/Vice Chancellor of Information Technology
University of Denver

Jacob Yackenovich
Director, Product Management
IBM
Every business wants to get the most out of its resources. Apart from making more profit, companies constantly strive towards reducing overall costs. Surviving in today’s competitive world requires businesses make strategic decisions that lead to better efficiencies. AIOps seeks to do just that – ensure the delivery of highly performant digital applications and services.
Join this session to discuss:
- Gathering and harnessing the data available to provide full stack and enterprise observability
- Automating cloud resource allocation and management to optimize cost
- Using AI in IT operations and management solutions
Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CIOs & CISOs).
To reserve your seat, please contact: Caroline Wharton at caroline.wharton@evanta.com
10:25am - 11:00am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
May 23, 2023
May 24, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Denver CIO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner 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.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
The Embassy Suites Downtown DenverParking
Valet parking available only. $41 per car
A block of rooms has been reserved at the The Embassy Suites Downtown Denver at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 303-592-1000. Please mention Denver Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $205 USD (plus tax) is April 22, 2023.
Community Program Manager
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