The CIO Circle Program

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
• CIO-exclusive interactive sessions, including CIO workshops, CIO roundtables and Leadership Exchange sessions
• Early registration privileges for Gartner One-on-One meetings and other interactive sessions

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate:

1. Enterprisewide CIO, or
2. Business unit or regional CIO responsible for:

• Private sector: : JPY25 billion+ in revenue
• Public sector: 1,000+ employees

Qualifying CIOs from a technology vendor or consultancy must be involved exclusively in their organization’s internal IT.

You can apply during registration by verifying you are the CIO within your organization. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. 

Application and approval are required for participation.

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

Here are the sessions that will be held in 2025.

CIO Circle Workshop*

Small-scale and interactive: Collaborate with peers by taking the most important topics and learning how to apply them to your business. 

• CIO Circle Workshop: How to Transform Yourself as a CIO in 2025
• CIO Circle Workshop: Essential Mindsets for Tackling AI-Era Security Challenges
• CIO Circle Workshop: Take Your IT Operating Model to the Next Step and Beyond
• CIO Circle Workshop: Growth Strategy: CIO-Led Development of Next-Generation IT Talent & Human-Centered EVP Design
• CIO Circle Workshop: Creating a Digital Workplace Strategic Roadmap to 2028
• CIO Circle Workshop: Developing Your Practical Roadmap to Execute Generative AI Strategy
• CIO Circle Workshop: Considering the Possibility of Further IT Cost Optimization
• CIO Circle Workshop: How MSEs Can Outsource and Improve Business Outcomes (Exclusive to MSE Program)

CIO Circle Roundtable*

Focused on peer perspectives and best practices, these small sessions are facilitated by Gartner and allow you to share insights while learning from the lessons and experiences of diverse attendees around you.

• CIO Circle Roundtable: Refining How to Communicate Business Value Through DX and Digital Initiatives
• CIO Circle Roundtable: Personal Brand Building and Stakeholder Engagement for Newly Appointed CIOs
• CIO Circle Roundtable: Talent Development for Leveraging AI in Business
• CIO Circle Roundtable: Key Factors for Successful Digital Transformation of MSE
• CIO Circle Roundtable: Modernization of Platform Systems in the Manufacturing Industry

CIO Circle Research Discussion*

Connect directly with peers to discuss common issues and initiatives and accelerate, validate and solidify your strategy.

• CIO Circle Research Discussion: Who Runs Tech? Navigating the Evolution of Tech Leadership for CIOs and Tech Execs

CIO Circle Ask the Expert*

Topic-driven sessions provide a more intimate discussion forum, featuring one Gartner expert and end-user peers posing questions.

• CIO Circle Ask the Expert: Avoid These Pitfalls When Making Changes in IT as a New CIO
• CIO Circle Ask The Expert: The New-To-Role CIO Value Proposition — From Managing an IT Budget to Leading Technology Investments