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

Explore exclusive connections through the CIO Circle Program

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. Make sure you don’t miss this exclusive program, available to CIOs attending Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.   

Connect with fellow CIOs

  • 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 interactive sessions and one-on-one meeting(s) with a Gartner expert 
Exclusive Sessions

We are currently building the 2025 CIO Circle Program.  As part of the program, attendees have access to exclusive sessions throughout the conference. Take a look at what included in last year's program, and check back here for updates soon.

CIO Circle Lunches
Exclusive guest speakers present new ways of thinking. Available only to CIO Circle Program attendees.

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

  • Communicating the Strategic Value of Technology
  • Developing Your Practical AI Strategy Roadmap
  • Effective Leadership Through Continuous and Pervasive Change
  • Taking Your IT Operating Model to the Next Step and Beyond
  • AI Failures, Risks and Threats and What to Do About Them
  • Executive Resilient Strategy for the Ever-Changing World

CIO-exclusive roundtables*
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. Roundtables included:

  • How CIOs Use Value and Cost to Treat Cybersecurity as a Business
  • Strategic Priorities for New CIOs
  • CIO-CFO Strategies for Maximizing Tech ROI
  • Turning Your Managers into Next-Gen Leaders

Leadership Exchange sessions*
Connect in highly interactive, discussion-based sessions. Leadership Exchanges include:

  • Co-Leading Digital Delivery Using Outcomes
  • Finding Your Best IT Organizational Structure
  • Getting the Right Seat at the Right Table

*Preregistration is required. These sessions are available to end users only.
How to Apply

Applicants must meet the following qualification criteria to participate:

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

  • Private sector: $250 million+ 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/IS operation.

You can apply during registration by verifying you are the chief information officer 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.

"Fantastic event, with an environment that encourages networking and great speakers. The venue encourages people to be more receptive and share their experiences."


Igor Brandão
CIO, SEI