
Washington, DC CIO Community
Executive Summit
June 22, 2023 | Convene, 1201 Wilson Blvd
June 22, 2023
Convene, 1201 Wilson Blvd
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Washington, DC'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:
Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
Advancing the Business Value of Security
Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
Washington, DC 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

Ryan Boulais
AES Corporation
CISO

Vishal Gupta
Lexmark
CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology

André Mendes
Department of Commerce
CIO
What to Expect
Agenda
June 21, 2023
June 22, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Remarkable Resilience - Tools for Combating Toxic Stress & Burnout
Hosted by SentinelOne

Sheila Hamilton
Mental Health Thought Leader and Author of "All the Things We Never Knew"
Guest Speaker
Today’s CIOs & CISOs face daunting challenges. As the business leader in charge of adding value to the company, finding the right talent and inspiring technology innovation, there’s an incredible amount of pressure. It’s no surprise that CIOs & CISOs are experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates. While taking care of employees is important, how can CIOs & CISOs make sure they are taking care of themselves to help make their careers sustainable while maintaining a sense of well-being?
Join this keynote to explore:
- Evidence-based strategies that can help alleviate burnout
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of toxic stress and burnout
- How to remain engaged, energized, and focused during turbulent times
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Achieving Growth and Profitability in Complex Times
Hosted by Rimini Street

Frank Reneke
Global VP of Engineering
Rimini Street

Kevin Apperson
CIO
Maxim Healthcare Services

Raylene Dufresne
Vice President of IT
Miller & Long
Faced with growing economic uncertainty and budget concerns, CIOs are under more pressure than ever to keep costs under control while still supporting the company’s growth opportunities. With the right application strategies in place, they can make ROI-based decisions more confidently during these complex times.
Join this boardroom session to discuss:
- Maximize the value of applications while remaining agile
- Optimize through service unification
- Improve efficiencies through architectures to support company growth
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.
June 21, 2023
June 22, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Washington, DC 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
Convene, 1201 Wilson BlvdParking and Arrival:
Metro: Rosslyn Station - walk across N Moore St. to 1201 Wilson Blvd.
Parking Garage: Located at 1800 N. Lynn Street. Daily between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Parking is $8.00 for a half day, $17.00 for a full day.
The entrance of the building is between N Lynn St and N Moore St. on Wilson Blvd.
Enter through the main lobby of Central Place Tower on 1201 Wilson Blvd. Please check in at the security desk (right-hand side) with your photo ID and proceed up to Convene, located on the 30th floor.
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.