
Global CIO Community
Executive Summit
September 18-20, 2024 | Fairmont Grand Del Mar
September 18-20, 2024
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Collaborate with your global peers
Get together with other CIOs who lead global operations at this exclusive, three-day summit to exchange ideas and validate strategies unique to large, complex organizations. Engage in candid discussions, dive deep into critical issues and validate strategies with other enterprise heads of (IT/security) on the challenges unique to large, complex organizations. Executives are assured a level of information exchange and interaction with true, global peers beyond a regional community on discussion topics driven by Global CIOs, for Global CIOs.
Connect with true peers who lead their function globally and have similar opportunities and challenges, gain new perspectives and share experiences unique to the global nature of your role, and participate in discussions and sessions geared specifically toward global (IT/security) leaders.
Balancing risk and reward with cutting-edge technology investments in the race for AI adoption
Furthering the CIO’s role as a business driver and change-maker in the C-suite
Igniting a technology revolution through high-impact, business-first initiatives
Global 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

Allan Cockriel
Shell
VP and CIO for Global Functions and Information Risk Management, Group CISO

Tracy Schaefer
Conagra Brands
CIO

Michael Smith
The Estee Lauder Companies
Chief Information Officer
What to Expect
Agenda
September 20, 2024
7:30am - 2:15pm Social Experience
Golf at The Grand
Hosted by RingCentral
Experience the exhilarating magic of playing San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed course, with Los Peñasquitos Canyon as your sublime backdrop. Prepare for a masterpiece of dramatic elevations, diverse bunkering and lush fairways that ends with a stunning par 4 that plays over a stream to a waterfall finish.
9:00am - 3:30pm Social Experience
Yacht Sailing & Whale Watching
Hosted by RingCentral
Come set sail on the America, the world’s most famous racing yacht. Don't miss the many sights of interest including sea lions, active warships being built and, of course, whale watching.
September 20, 2024
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Global 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
Fairmont Grand Del MarFairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel - Room Block Cancellation Policy:
- Any cancellations made after the Cut Off (August 26, 2024) are subject to a cancellation fee of one (1) night room charge plus tax.
Parking & Transportation
Complimentary daily valet parking vouchers available at Registration.
Overnight guests using valet will receive a $70 credit - Please let registration know when you check in.
$70 Uber Code for attendees to use for transportation to/from the resort.*
*Limit one per person
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 858-314-2000. Please mention Evanta Global Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $449 USD (plus tax) is August 28, 2024.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.