Join a global community of CIOs at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ conference

Explore exclusive connections through the CIO Circle Program

Designed for chief information officers, the CIO Circle Program delivers a tailored executive experience at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo. Participants gain access to targeted sessions, in-depth discussions, and exclusive networking opportunities throughout the conference. We recommend applying for the program when you register to receive priority booking for one-on-one meetings with Gartner experts, secure a seat in our highly sought-after interactive sessions, and enjoy segmented mealtime networking. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity, available only to CIOs attending the event.
  • What’s Included
  • Exclusive Sessions
  • How to Apply
What's Included

Integrated within the broader conference agenda, this program provides a more tailored conference experience, including:

  • The opportunity to network and connect with a community of CIOs
  • Targeted interactive sessions focused on the most pressing priorities of CIOs
  • CIO lunches featuring keynote presentations from visionaries and industry leaders
  • Priority access to book one-on-one meeting(s) with a Gartner expert and interactive sessions 
CIO Circle Sessions*

Enjoy exclusive access to sessions covering your most critical priorities. 

  • CIO Circle Workshop: Develop and Refine Your Practical AI Strategic Plan
  • CIO Circle Workshop: New-to-Role CIO — A Structured Approach to Accelerate Your Speed to Value
  • CIO Circle Workshop: Lead Resilience From Definition to Implementation in Uncertain Times
  • CIO Circle Lunch 1: (Guest speaker: Deepak Jayaraman)
  • CIO Circle Lunch 2: (Guest speaker: To be confirmed).

*Application required.

 

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate:

  1. Enterprise-wide Chief Information Officer (CIO), or
  2. Business unit/ region/ government division Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for:
  • Private sector: ₹1,500+ crores in revenue
  • Public sector: 1,000+ employees

CIOs with client-facing/ external responsibilities from a technology vendor or consultancy are not eligible to participate.

You can apply during registration, and you will be notified by email once your application is approved.

Application and approval are required for participation.

Already registered? Log back in to your registration profile and complete the qualifying questions.

Please note: Gartner Executive Programs Primary Member attendees will automatically be qualified for the CIO Experience; no application is required.