Where San Francisco
When December 3 2025
Annual CIO Summit at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay
The CIO was first introduced to lead the Data Processing and Information Systems departments of the past. Today, the job is a much different role. The skillset and responsibilities are worlds apart from what they were a decade or two ago. And the role continues to adapt to the changing face of the modern business enterprise.
Discussing key topics such as the Cloud, Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics and the use of AI and IoT, the CIO Summit gives you the opportunity to meet leading decision-makers under one roof at one time, to be part of the discussions that are shaping the future of security and to network and develop contacts that will strengthen your business.
The program is driven by our senior-level Advisory Board including representatives from TNT, Henley Business School, Fox Networks Group, US Department of Defense and Wyndham Group.
The CIO Summit brings together leaders from across the public, large enterprises & mid-market sectors to provide you with a strategic and practical toolkit to help drive transformation including:
- A full day of leading CIO’s discussing the latest industry trends
- Workshops, panel discussions & round table sessions led by visionaries within technology
- First-hand case studies on the challenges facing IT
- Fantastic networking opportunities with peers throughout the day
- Over 50 Senior Level IT Directors
- Keynotes, Interactive Round-tables, and Lively Panel Discussions
- Industry-leading topics around IoT, AI, Cloud, etc.
- Dedicated space and time for peer-to-peer networking with fellow industry leaders
What to Expect
Networking
Meet and interact with verified solution providers and local IT leaders in an exclusive environment. Get to know your local community and share knowledge.
Trusted Meetings
Connect with trusted solutions and learn about avenues to overcome obstacles. You will hear from a variety of solution providers in a casual setting with dedicated time frames.
Peer to Peer Exclusivity
Network and problem solve over a private three course dinner. Debrief after the meetings, learn from your local peers, and share priorities.
Event Schedule
7:45 AM
Registration Opens / Breakfast
8:25 AM
Opening Remarks & Keynote
Decoding Security: Best Practices in SecDevOps
The recent flight disruptions in Europe highlight the gravity of third party risk. How have software companies evolved their people, processes, and tools toward a focus on security? Join Dr. Joye Purser in a lively discussion that includes strategies. Organizations across the globe are employing to reduce this risk.
Panel Discussion
The Autonomous Enterprise: Unlocking AI’s full potential
In the rapidly changing AI landscape, CIOs must adapt their strategies to harness AI benefits and stay ahead of their competition. AI, Generative AI and now Agentic Process Automation are already reshaping business, across all departments (not just IT) – and all CIOs should be planning for them. Join top CIOs and Kapil Vyas from Automation Anywhere for this exciting discussion. We will explore how combining these tools will reduce costs, increase employee productivity, and enhance customer experiences - all while driving business growth like never before.
9:50 AM
Keynote
AI Colleagues: How to Accelerate the Agentic AI Journey
CEOs are increasingly looking to their IT leaders to roll out autonomous AI agents quickly and at scale—driving efficiency, creativity, and productivity. To meet these expectations, “AI colleagues” must be proactive and goal-oriented, not just task-oriented.
10:20 AM
Keynote
AI – Driven SecOps: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Operations
We’ll explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Security Operations (SecOps). As cyber threats become more sophisticated and dynamic, traditional security models struggle to keep up. AI-driven SecOps leverages machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture.
10:50 AM
Mingle Break
11:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Beyond Hype: Operationalizing AI Across the Enterprise
Explore how CIOs are turning AI strategy into reality, with real-world examples, governance best practices, and scaling responsibly.
12:05 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Keynote
Less is More: How Data Platform Simplification Accelerates AI Innovation
As CIOs navigate unprecedented digital transformation pressures, traditional databases, data duplication and silos are becoming the bottleneck to innovation. This keynote explores how to choose critical infrastructure when building AI-native applications and adapting to constant business change.
We'll examine how MongoDB's flexible document model eliminates the schema rigidity that slows AI development, while its integrated vector and search capabilities enable real-time AI applications without complex data pipelines. We’ll explore the capabilities of models available through Voyage.ai (acquisition) along with Stream Processing. Finally, We’ll also explore recent innovations in modernization of heritage applications and the need for persistent memory across your AI Agents.
CIOs will leave with a clear roadmap for modernizing their data infrastructure to support both current operations and future AI initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
- Strategic framework for evaluating database technology in the AI era
- Practical implementation approaches for flexible, AI-ready data architecture
- Risk mitigation strategies using multi-cloud database deployments
- ROI models demonstrating MongoDB's business impact for enterprise organizations
1:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Bridging the Divide: How CIOs Can Use AI + Technology to Align Productivity and Engagement
Today’s CIOs face a paradox: business leaders demand more productivity and efficiency, while employees expect purpose, connection, and clarity; however, productivity and engagement are often treated as competing priorities—managed in silos with fragmented systems, over-engineered workflows, and misaligned digital tools.
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