
CIO Forum
This is an annual event for technology professionals in the Greater Milwaukee area to network and hear from prominent CIOs and CISOs on key technology trends and strategies.
2026 CIO Forum
FEBRUARY 13, 2026
7:30 AM-12:00 PM CT
Live Event at The Pfister Hotel
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Grand Ballroom on the 7th Floor
Networking, Program, Breakfast, Panel Discussions, and Round Table Discussion
FEBRUARY 20, 2026
7:00 AM-1:00 PM CT
Virtual CIO Meetings
(For Sponsors Only)
20-Minute, Virtual Private Meetings with Hard-to-Reach CxOs
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.
Thank you for our Sponsors
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EVENT SPONSOR
Questions? Contact Cassidy Korpela via email or at 414.263.8163.







































































