Washington, DC CIO Community

VIEW UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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

Washington, DC CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Washington, DC 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

Ryan Boulais

Bunge
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Massimo Favro

NVR
CISO

Vishal Gupta

Lexmark
CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology

Governing Body Members

Kevin Apperson

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
CIO

Claire Barrett

NIST
Chief Privacy Officer

Ryan Bateman

Sands Capital
CTO & CISO

Mark Booth

Perdue Farms
SVP & CIO

Terry Carpenter

National Science Foundation
CIO & CTO

Demetris Charalambous

Bank Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
CIO

Raylene Dufresne

Miller & Long
VP, IT

Anne Kottmeier

Chemonics International
CIO

Chris Nelson

Beacon Roofing
EVP & CTO

Chris Panagiotopoulos

LifeBridge Health
VP & CTO

George Petasis

Georgetown University
CIO & Assistant Dean of Technology, Georgetown Law

Vanetta Pledger

City of Alexandria
CIO & Director, IT Services

Howard Spira

Export-Import Bank of the United States
SVP & CIO


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

  1. Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management
  2. Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
  3. Focusing on Architecture and Innovation

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

April 22, 2025 | 1 hour

Washington, DC CIO Town Hall

Washington, DC CIO & CISO Town Hall

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

Learn More

IN-PERSON

June 17, 2025 | 1 day

Washington, DC CIO Executive Summit

Convene at 1201 Wilson Blvd

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

Learn More

IN-PERSON

November 12, 2025 | 1 day

Washington, DC CIO Executive Summit

Hilton Washington DC National Mall the Wharf

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

Learn More

Your Community Partners


Global Thought Leader
CIO Thought Leader