Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Indianapolis CIO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Indianapolis CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Indianapolis CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Jay Bhat

Franciscan Health
Administrative Director, Information Security

Brett Flora

Elwood Staffing
CTO

Nirav Shah

Midcontinent Independent System Operator
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Dustin Wilcox

S&P Global
CISO

Governing Body Members

James Alcombright

Corteva Inc
CIO

Matt Belanger

Republic Airways
CIO

Kevin Geron

Farm Credit Mid-America
CIO

Brian Gray

MedPro Group
VP & CIO

John Macrina

NCAA
CTO

David Orr

AES Corporation
VP & Global Chief Information and Digital Officer

JK Pareek

Allison Transmission
Chief Information & Digital Officer

Carol Smith

DePauw
CIO

Tiago de Moura

Cook Group
CIO

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

November 12, 2026 | 1 day

Indianapolis CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

July 2027 | an evening

Indianapolis CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

November 4, 2027 | 1 day

Indianapolis CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.



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