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The CIOarena

Annual Events for IT & CyberSec Leaders

The CIOarena is an invitation-only conference, host to 100 local IT/IS leaders and decision makers. It strikes the perfect balance between business and pleasure, giving attendees the opportunity to network with relevant peers in an unguarded and professional environment. The accommodating single-track agenda is designed with the busy professional in mind, delivering high value within a reasonable time frame. Content is contributed by highly-respected industry experts, covering the most important topics and trends. CIOarena selectively partners with only a handful of vendors in order to bring the 'best-of-the-best' to the table, but also ensure total comfort and quality for our audience.

CIOarena has the simple mission of uniting tech executives and professionals, while providing them the insights and technical edge that keep them on the forefront of technology. Our half-day events are designed to provide maximum ROI with minimal downtime. 

Benefits

  • Compact & efficient agenda with discussions covering the latest industry trends around AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Digital Transformation, Data & Analytics, and IoT
  • Excellent networking opportunities with local peers in a comfortable environment
  • 100% complimentary access with parking included
  • A certificate of completion good for 5 CPE credits
  • Invitation-only ensures there is zero solicitation from non-sponsor participants (no sales, marketing, consulting or similar is permitted)
  • Meet and learn about our select group of cutting edge solution providers & sponsors
  • Compare and contrast recent successes and pitfalls with peers at round tables
  • Enjoy a luxury venue accompanied by a five-star breakfast and lunch feast at no cost
  • A prize raffle with high-ticket items (past has included: Apple products, tablets, gift cards, drones, TVs, vacations, exotic car rentals, and more)
  • Walk away with fresh insights and new connections to propel you in your current role and benefit your organization

Pre-Requisites

CIOarena is an invitation-only event. If you have not been formally invited by one of our staff, please complete the registration form to be considered for attendance. Completing this form does not guarantee you a seat at CIOarena until a member of our team has contacted you with a confirmation email within 24 hours.

In order to maintain quality and comfort, all registrations are vetted for relevance and qualifications. We ask that all registrants meet the following basic criteria:

  • BE an IT/tech/cybersec professional
  • NOT have a title in sales, marketing, consulting, BD, etc
  • NOT be self-employed
  • NOT have intent to sell or promote a product
  • HAVE a valid & working corporate email address

Interested in being a speaker or content contributor at CIOarena?

Complete our speaker inquiry form here

Upcoming Events

*additional details available via email once registered

CIOarena Orange County

Date: February 19th 2025 @ 9am - 2pm

Venue: Hilton OC/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St 92626

Room: Catalina Ballroom

CIOarena Los Angeles

Date: March 12th 2025 @ 9am - 2pm

Venue: Sheraton Grand LA, 711 S Hope St.

Room: California Ballroom

CIOarena Atlanta

Date: March 18th 2025 @ 9am - 2pm

Venue: TBA

Registration

Past & Present Speakers

tpx

TARA ANDERSON

SR. PRODUCT DIRECTOR, SECURITY & INFRASTRUCTURE

TPX COMMUNICATIONS

ACUVITY

SATYAM SINHA

CEO & CO-FOUNDER

ACUVITY.AI

wayne sadin

WAYNE SADIN

CIO

PRICESMART

aashish

AASHISH CHANDARANA

CIO

PRODUCTIV

cindi carter

CINDI CARTER

CISO

CHECK POINT

ed macosky2

ED MACOSKY

CHIEF PRODUCT & TECH

BOOMI

nish

NISH RAMA

RVP SOLUTIONS ENGINEERS

DYNATRACE

Roland Haeve

ROLAND HAEVE

GLOBAL CIO & ENGAGEMENT

ATOS

mel reyes

MEL REYES

GLOBAL CISO & CIO

FORMERLY GETAROUND & SYNCHRONY

jagjit

JAGJIT DHALIWAL

GLOBAL CIO

UIPATH (now at Amazon)

eve maler

EVE MALER

CTO

FORGEROCK

christopher hills

CHRIS HILLS

CHIEF SECURITY STRATEGIST

BEYONDTRUST

Agenda-at-a-Glance

This agenda is applicable to all CIOarena conferences

8:30am to 9:00am - Early Access

Trying to beat the morning traffic? Doors open for 30 minutes early.


9:00am to 10:00am - Networking & Breakfast

Fuel your morning with a five-star breakfast and openly network with fellow peers, leaders, and industry experts.


10:00am to 11:00am - Expert Discussions & Insights

Tune in to a series of captivating discussions that promise to unlock your full potential and empower you to become an unstoppable IT leader. Our experts will equip you with the tools & knowledge to stay at the forefront of innovation, security, and technology overall.


11:00am to 12:00pm - the CIOarena Lounge

Step into our exclusive networking lounge for an opportunity to connect with industry trailblazers and like-minded peers. This is your chance to exchange ideas and build invaluable relationships that will shape your professional journey. After an invigorating series of discussions, the lounge offers the perfect setting to seek answers to any lingering questions or delve deeper into the topics that matter most to you.


12:00pm to 01:00pm - Expert Discussions & Insights

Buckle up for round two of our expert-led discussions and game-changing insights! Dive deep into the latest trends, strategies, and innovations that will propel you towards unmatched success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your horizons and stay ahead of the curve. 


01:00pm to 01:45pm - The CIOarena Feast

Prepare your taste buds for the CIOarena Feast! Come together to ignite discussions, engage in friendly debates, and challenge the status quo of the Office of the CIO, all over a delicious five-star lunch.


01:45pm to END - Networking & Prize Raffles

In our final block of time, take a moment to solidify the connections you've made, seek answers to lingering questions, and exchange any final insights & ideas. We conclude the day with a live prize drawing that has included many high-end prizes like: paid vacations, exotic car rentals, gift cards, drones, and more.