The CIO Summit Europe is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Summit Europe is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO San Francisco Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in San Francisco to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Calgary Summit will give senior IT executives in and around Calgary the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.

Enterprises find themselves increasingly faced with much more complex challenges to stay competitive. Part of this complexity is the need to move at a faster pace in keeping with changes in customer needs, regulations, the competitive landscape, technology shifts and, as always, the perennial challenge of budgetary constraints. Companies are now trying to develop more holistic approaches for optimising the value of their IT assets and associated people and processes to meet critical business objectives, such as optimising return on investment (ROI), increasing productivity, and developing more innovative products and services.

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The CIO Dallas Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Dallas to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO New York Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in New York to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Chicago Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Chicago to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Southern California Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Southern California to meet with technology peers from multiple industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging keynote speeches, open forums, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Toronto Summit will give senior IT executives in Canada the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.

The CIO Toronto Summit will give senior IT executives in Canada the opportunity to meet and network with technology analysts, leading association representatives, solution providers and technology leaders from some of the largest and most innovative organizations in the country. This exclusive gathering, held in a relaxed, yet focused business environment, will bring together more than 50 CIOs to collaborate on key issues, formulate new ideas and learn about the latest technology solutions. The summit will include, but is not limited to, representatives from the following industries: health care, telecom, finance, education, insurance, government, retail, transportation and utilities.

The CIO Insurance Summit will bring together a group of more than 50 insurance industry CIOs representing the property and casualty, life and annuity, and health segments to discuss how new and emerging technology solutions can be used to solve current industry challenges. The CIO Insurance Summit is an opportunity for attendees to have candid conversations and make critical business contacts during educational sessions designed and led by their CIO peers. This year's agenda includes sessions on outside-in analytics, deployment challenges within a global claims environment, redefining the customer experience and the role of knowledge management in IT outsourcing.

The CIO France Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO DACH Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Public Sector Summit will bring together leaders representing state and local government departments throughout the U.S. to discuss the key IT issues facing these administrations. As security becomes an increasing concern with many government agencies, advancements in data security and integrity are required in order to prevent information leakage. CIOs and key IT decision makers will attend this technology conference in order to participate in educational sessions, network with their peers, and discover new IT solutions that they may not have been previously aware of or considered.

The CIO Nordic Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO DACH Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Manufacturing Summit brings together CIOs and IT executives to discuss the changing landscape of manufacturing, as well as how technology can bolster growth opportunities within organizations. Through agenda sessions that create opportunities for in-depth conversations, attendees discuss technology topics and trends, sharing best practices, lessons learned and recent projects in an exclusive business setting. The summit is a unique opportunity to connect with peers and learn about the latest technology solutions.

The CIO Healthcare Summit will bring together more than 50 CIOs and IT executives representing national healthcare systems in an effort to explore the ins and outs of the HITECH Act, including meaningful use, EMR/EHR adoption, and other HIT-related topics. Along with technology analysts and solution providers, event attendees will have an opportunity to have in-depth discussions around the changes occurring in the healthcare sector, and how technology can help ease the transition from healthcare's current state to a better, more cost effective approach. The event is a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with new and former contacts as well as learn about technology solutions that can help their organizations become more efficient, meet new compliance rules, and more.

The CIO Nordic Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

Mid-sized companies work hard to drive growth and revenue while keeping costs low, and given the precarious global economy, they're working harder than ever. The CIO Midmarket Summit will bring together CIOs and IT executives from the midmarket segment to discuss current issues and challenges, network with C-level peers and meet with leading solution providers. The summit will include representatives from health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and other industries. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to address your organization's current concerns, learn about critical solutions and gain insight through the experiences and best practices of other midmarket executives.

The CIO Utilities Summit will bring together C-level IT executives and innovative thinkers in the utilities industry to debate and discuss technology challenges. Networking opportunities throughout the three-day event will allow participants to share their ideas and opinions, as well as form industry contacts, all of which will help them make smart business decisions for their organization. Attendees will leave the CIO Utilities Summit with new ideas and a better knowledge of IT solutions. The event is an opportunity for executives to step away from their day-to-day tasks and examine the larger role that technology plays within their organizations.

The CIO DACH Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives to meet with their technology peers from various industries, including health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities, education and more. This summit features engaging Keynote Presentations, Thought Leadership sessions, CIO Think Tanks and other educational session on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Austin Summit is a chance for CIOs and IT executives in Austin to meet with technology peers from various industries, including, but not limited to, health care, finance, insurance, government, telecom, utilities and education. This summit features engaging Keynote Speeches, CIO Think Tanks, Thought Leadership workshops and Analyst Q&As on the latest technology topics and trends. Open discussions and networking time give attending CIOs and technology executives the opportunity to discuss common problems, and discover new and innovative solutions. Attendees will leave the event with new business contacts and new ideas on how to move their businesses forward.

The CIO Transportation Summit will bring together C-level executives, innovative solution providers and analyst thought-leaders in the transportation industry to discuss the critical technology issues affecting shipping and passenger transportation organizations. The technology event will allow participants to attend educational sessions, including panel discussions, open forums, and think tanks, on critical technology topics. Attendees will discuss important issues such as supply chain management, cloud system integration, business alignment and collaboration in logistics, as well as have an opportunity to share their successes, failures and new ideas with a group of their CIO peers.