The CIO Circle Program

Join a global community of CIOs at the Gartner CIO & IT Executive Conference

Designed specifically for chief information officers, the CIO Circle Program, offers a curated executive experience, delivering targeted sessions, discussions and networking opportunities throughout the conference.We recommend applying for this program when you register for the conference to get priority access to book a one-on-one meeting with a Gartner expert, secure one of the limited seats in our highly popular interactive sessions and access segmented mealtime networking opportunities.

Exclusive Opportunity for Chief Information Officers

We recommend applying for this program when you register for the conference as seats for CIO Circle sessions are limited and fill up quickly.
  • How to Apply
  • What's Included
  • CIO Circle Sessions

How to Apply

All applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate in the CIO Circle Program:

Enterprise-wide Chief Information Officer (CIO) or business unit/ regional/ government agency Chief Information Officer (CIO) responsible for:

  • Private Sector: AED 1 billion+ in revenue 
  • Public Sector: 1,000+ employees 

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 into your registration profile and complete the qualifying questions.

What's Included

  • The opportunity to network and connect with a community of CIOs
  • Exclusive interactive sessions focused on the most pressing priorities of CIOs
  • 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. 

Exclusive sessions and opportunities*

  • CIO Circle Workshop: Assess and Transform Your IT Operating Model
  • CIO Circle Workshop: Lead Resilience From Definition to Implementation in Uncertain Times
  • CIO Circle Workshop: New-to-Role CIO: A Structured Approach to Accelerate Your Speed to Value

* Sessions are available only to CIO Circle participants. An application is required and qualification criteria apply for the CIO Circle.

"I find Gartner CIO & IT conference extremely valuable. The opportunity to learn about trends, and get practical and relevant insights and advice is unmatched by other IT conferences."

Rami Alhaddad
CIO, Menzies Aviation