Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Philadelphia CIO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Philadelphia 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

Joshua Beeman

University of Pennsylvania
Interim VP of IT & CIO

Vishi Viswanathan

Day & Zimmermann Group
SVP & CIO

Governing Body Members

David Beltz

Trinseo
VP & CIO

Mike Bizzoco

South Jersey Industries
VP, IT Service Delivery

John Critikos

Toll Brothers
SVP & CIO

Samantha Davis

Arkema Inc.
CIO, Americas

James Edmunds

Allan Myers
VP, Technology

Stuart Farber

Clemens Food Group
VP, IT

Kevin Gokey

Church & Dwight
EVP & Global CIO

Navi Grewal

MasterBrand Cabinets
EVP, Chief Digital & Technology Officer

Melanie Harris

School District Of Philadelphia
CIO

Ed Jablonski

Fulton Financial
EVP, CTO

John Jabour

Keystone Human Services
VP & CIO

Jeff Linso

Moove
Sr. Vice President Information Technology and Security

Ed Maule

AdvoCare
CIO

Melissa Miller

Penn Dental Medicine
CIO & Senior Director of Technology

Baker Smith

Aramark
CIO

Helane Stein

Brixmor Property Group
EVP & CIO

Daniel Stuart

Southwire
SVP & 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

Virtual

July 29, 2026 | 1 hour

Philadelphia CIO Community Town Hall

Translating AI Spend to Strategic Value

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

In-Person

August 18, 2026 | an evening

Philadelphia CIO Community Inner Circle

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.

In-Person

October 28, 2026 | 1 day

Philadelphia CIO Community Executive Summit

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.



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