Chicago CIO Community Executive Summit 2026
A one-day Chicago gathering for CIOs, with keynote talks and peer discussions on business priorities.
Willis Tower, Chicago, IL
- Date
- December 1, 2026
- Venue
- Willis Tower, Chicago, IL
- Format
- One-day, local program
TL;DR
- The summit starts December 1, 2026, at Willis Tower in Chicago.
- The one-day program includes keynote sessions, smaller peer discussions, and dedicated networking time.
- The published description does not specify ticket pricing or attendance totals.
Who you'll find in the room
CIOs
The event is directed at CIOs in the Chicago community.
CIO practitioners
CIO practitioners are included in the stated audience.
C-level peers
The program describes interactive discussions with C-level peers.
Thought leaders
Thought leaders are named among the intended audience.
Featured speakers
5 listedChristiane Groth
VP Analyst
Jason Ellison
VP, Product Management and Portfolio Lead
Gagan Singh
CIO
Chris Conklin
Field CTO
Colin Bentley
Head of Product
Partners on record
3 listedVenue & travel
Venue
Willis TowerGetting there
The summit is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Questions people ask
5 answeredThe summit starts on December 1, 2026.
The 2026 summit takes place at Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois.
The stated audience includes Chicago CIOs, CIO practitioners, thought leaders, and C-level peers.
It suits sitting CIOs in the Chicago area who want candid exchange with local peers, since the program is a single day built around keynotes, breakout and boardroom discussions, and matched one-on-one meetings with peers who share similar priorities. Speakers include a Gartner analyst alongside a CIO and vendor-side product and technology leads, and Tanium, Dynatrace and Tines sponsor, so the content mixes practitioner experience with some vendor perspective; staff below C-level, or executives outside the Chicago region, would get less from a local, peer-gated format.
Executives at CIO gatherings in a downtown Chicago office tower usually wear business casual to business professional, such as a blazer or suit jacket with or without a tie. December in Chicago also calls for a warm coat for the walk to the venue.
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