CIOarena 2027 Tour · 8 cities
Your city.
Your peers.
Half day.
Invitation-only, half-day conferences for IT & cybersecurity leaders. 100% complimentary with parking, breakfast, a five-star lunch and a certificate for 5 CPE credits.
TX · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
AZ · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
CA · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
IL · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
MA · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
CO · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
CA · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
TX · 2027
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍽 Breakfast + lunch · 🎓 5 CPE
Registration
Register in
two clicks.
Pick your city and request your seat. Every registration is reviewed, and approved leaders receive a confirmation email and calendar invite.
- Always-current dates and availability
- Approval workflow keeps the room invitation-only
- Confirmation and calendar invite by email
- Guests/referrals are permitted and vetted by our team
Who qualifies
An invitation-only
room.
Every registration is vetted for relevance. If approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email and calendar invite.
- An IT, tech or cybersecurity professional
- Management or executive level
- Currently employed, or in transition by event date
- No sales, marketing, consulting or BD roles
- Not self-employed, no intent to sell or promote
Real peers.
Real conversations.
Expert sessions, a peer networking lounge and a five-star lunch, all in one focused half day.
- Breakfast & lunch
- 5 CPE credits
- Invitation-only
- Prize raffles
“I like the model and timing. Half day and not full day like other conferences.”Rohit Gupta · Director IT Healthcare Systems, Molina Healthcare
Sample agenda
Early access
Doors open 30 minutes early.
Registration & networking
Light breakfast bites and coffee.
Expert discussions & insights
Shadow IT, ransomware, IT operations, enterprise AI.
The CIOarena Lounge
Exclusive peer networking.
The CIOarena Feast
Five-star lunch and friendly debate.
The Panel: Building Organizational Readiness for AI
CIO, CISO, Chief Architect, CDO and Chief AI Officer perspectives.
Networking & prize raffles
Live drawing for high-end prizes.
From past attendees
Worth the half day.
“The CIOarena format is a pleasant surprise over full day events that are typically sponsor driven. Content was relevant to real problems in today’s environment.”
“Nice and limited event with a perfect sense of productivity and use of time. Superb and small vendor selection was just right.”
“Good panel discussions and relevant talks about the latest in IT and information security.”
“Not every conference needs to be massive, with dozens of sponsors and hundreds of attendees, to be valuable, engaging, and resourceful. CIOarena demonstrated that quality matters more than quantity. … Rather than overwhelming attendees with sales pitches and generic presentations, the conference delivered meaningful discussions, practical insights, and opportunities to exchange perspectives with peers.”
FAQ
Good to know
Is it really free?
Yes — 100% complimentary for qualified IT leaders, with parking and meals included.
Do I get CPE credits?
Every attendee receives a certificate of completion good for 5 CPE credits.
Is there a dress code?
No formal dress code, although business casual is recommended.
Can I speak or join a panel?
Yes — submit the speaker inquiry form and our team will be in touch.