Call for Speakers · 2027

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the stage.

CIOarena gathers accomplished speakers from each of its host cities and regions. All speakers are reviewed by our CIO Leadership Panel to ensure that content is relevant and timely.

Who we look for

Senior voices.
Real experience.

Speakers must hold a senior level position (C-Suite, SVP/VP/EVP, Director) or have had executive level experience in their career.

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Panelist

Join one of the two panel discussions that feature respected local IT executives, delivered to the entire audience.

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Moderator

Lead the conversation on stage, as Jovan Marconi did on AI Organizational Preparedness.

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Speaker / Expert

Share practical insight on the challenges IT and security leaders face, such as shadow IT, ransomware, IT operations and enterprise AI.

From the stage

What speakers say.

Jovan Marconi
“The panel discussion on AI Organizational Preparedness was an incredibly rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to lead an engaging conversation between thought leaders from diverse fields, each bringing a unique perspective on how AI is shaping the future. I left the event inspired and even more committed to fostering conversations that help bridge the gap between rapidly evolving technologies and the people and communities they impact.”
Jovan MarconiChief Information Officer, Inland Real Estate Group
Riaz Yusuff
“The event provided an excellent platform for meaningful dialogue about the evolving landscape of AI. It was inspiring to see so many industry professionals come together to share their experiences and perspectives. The diverse mix of participants helped drive some truly impactful conversations that I believe will have a lasting impact on our understanding and implementation of AI technologies.”
Riaz YusuffCIO, Harper College
Sofia Vujatov
“The event was well-organized, and I was impressed by the quality of both the audience engagement and fellow panelists. CIOarena provided an excellent platform for meaningful dialogue about the evolving technology landscape. The panel and the audience were the right mix of various industry professionals who helped drive impactful conversations. I look forward to future opportunities to participate.”
Sofia VujatovHead of Business Technology, LaSalle Investment Management
“I found that the CIOarena is tailored to busy executives. The speakers were interesting and experts in their fields. The content was relevant to the challenges that we are all facing.”
Managing Director IT, Allstate

Apply to speak

Pitch your
session.

Tell us which cities and roles interest you, what you would like to cover, and a little about your background. Our team reviews every submission with the CIO Leadership Panel.

Prefer email? Reach out to Stavros Stergiou at stavros@cioarena.com.