2026 CIO Forum
FEBRUARY 13, 2026
7:30 AM-12:00 PM CT
EVENT PROGRAM
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens, Breakfast, Networking
8:30 a.m. Opening Program
8:50 a.m. Panel: Beyond the Buzz
9:20 a.m. Round Table Discussion
9:40 a.m. Fireside Chat
10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:30 a.m. Panel: Change Fatigue and the Human Side of Transformation
11:00 a.m. Q&A
11:20 a.m. Closing Remarks
11:30 a.m. Networking
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
2026 CIO FORUM PANELS
Panel 1: Beyond the Buzz
Operationalizing AI with Confidence. This panel will explore how CIOs are moving from experimentation to measurable ROI through responsible deployment, governance frameworks, and change readiness across the enterprise.
Panel 2: Change Fatigue and the Human Side of Transformation
Organizational change management has become a strategic differentiator. This panel will explore how technology leaders can sustain engagement, drive adoption, and maintain momentum amid constant transformation.
Fireside Chat: The Board Wants AI, Finance Wants ROI
Translating technical vision into business value is an art form. This fireside chat will explore how technology leaders communicate complex innovation strategies in terms of risk, return, and relevance to drive business executive alignment.
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Questions? Contact Cassidy Korpela via email or at 414.263.8163.

























































































































