Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT McDermott

Join Andrea Daugherty, interim Chief Information Officer, and Claudia Luchinetti, Dean of Dell Medical School, for an exclusive look at the past, present, and future of UT Austin's technology strategy.

Inside Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center

Join Robyn Doughtie, HoustonCIO member and Director Of Information Technology, for an exclusive look inside Fort Bend’s innovative approach to emergency response and disaster recovery, making their emergency readiness among the best in the nation.

National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

For nearly 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership excellence. Join CIO & CISO peers from around the country to celebrate the outstanding leaders eligible to compete in the 2023 National ORBIE Awards!

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT Houston Country Club

Did you know that HoustonCIO’s members are the most interesting CIOs & CISOs in the world? Join the 2023 Houston finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 5-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards fina

Houston ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT Marriott Marquis Houston

The ORBIE awards are the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. Join CIO peers from around Houston to celebrate the outstanding competing in the 2023 Houston ORBIE Awards!

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women is a quarterly, virtual program connecting, recognizing, and inspiring the women of the Inspire Leadership Network. Members interact in the Imaginate Digital ExperienceTM, where CIO & CISO members from 25 Inspire chapters across the country can move around, find and chat with other members, and be inspired by live & unscripted member interviews, panel discussions, and table conversations.

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT Brenner's on the Bayou

Join Houston peers for a celebration in YOUR honor! Hosted by the chapter officers and advisory board, this is your opportunity to learn more about HoustonCIO’s vision, meet the members, and discover how to maximize your membership. Save the date!

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM ET Westin Boston Seaport

Converge brings together Inspire members across the country to connect with industry peers, cultivate shared knowledge and experiences of CIO and CISO members, and celebrate the significant achievements of their peers through the National ORBIE Awards.

National ORBIE Awards (Virtual Access)

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET Digital Event

Inside Minute Maid Park and Astros Game

3:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT Minute Maid Park

Join HoustonCIO member Chris Hanz of the Houston Astros to explore technologies shaping the fan experience and bringing game day to life at Minute Maid Park.

Conversations over Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT FLORA

Join HoustonCIO Programs Chair Jason Lu, CIO & CTO at CSAT Solutions, for a dinner and an engaging conversation about the practical applications of the AI revolution.

Innovation Showcase

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT The Friedkin Group

The Houston Innovation Showcase features member-invited, early-stage startups in a live, in-person, non-commercial format – specifically designed to create an efficient environment for evaluating new ideas and connecting with startups.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women is a quarterly, virtual program connecting, recognizing, and inspiring the women of the Inspire Leadership Network. Members interact in the Imaginate Digital ExperienceTM, where CIO & CISO members from 25 Inspire chapters across the country can move around, find and chat with other members, and be inspired by live & unscripted member interviews, panel discussions, and table conversations.

Holiday Social

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT Meg Toups' Home

The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate the end of a successful year and build meaningful relationships with your fellow HoustonCIO peers.

Converge23 Encore Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

HoustonCIO ORBIE Leadership Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT ConocoPhillips

Join HoustonCIO on January 17th for a leadership conversation featuring ORBIE Award winners sharing their leadership journeys and the significance of receiving the ORBIE Award.The program will recognize the 2024 HoustonCIO ORBIE nominees - CIOs driving innovation & transforming Houston's leading organizations.

Inside Sysco Foods

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM CT Sysco Houston Site

Join HoustonCIO member Tom Peck to discuss the technologies used in food service and explore one of Sysco’s largest warehouses.

National Finalist Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

The National ORBIE® Awards recognizes excellence in technology leadership on the national level.Join members from across the country online on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM ET as prior National ORBIE winners reveal the 2024 National ORBIE Awards finalists.

Leadership Unscripted: Developing Resilient Leaders Who Embrace Change

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Join SeattleCIO member Sanjay Srivastava for a conversation about developing resilient leaders who embrace change that is sure to create a leadership advantage for you and your team.

Insider Event - Sam Houston Boat Tour

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CT Port of Houston

Join HoustonCIO member Charles Thompson on a 95-ft. vessel for a 90-minute round-trip, educational tour along the Houston Ship Channel–an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S.

HoustonCIO Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT Houston Country Club

Did you know that Houston’s finalists are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join the 2024 HoustonCIO ORBIE finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 4-course evening of laughter and entertainment.

Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

National ORBIE Winner & MichiganCIO Founding Chair Mamatha Chamarthi has recently stepped into the role of SVP & Chief Business Growth Officer, Software of Stellantis, a leading global automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions.Through her work with T200 and Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Mamatha’s focus on empowering girls and women in technology has remained a pillar of her career as she's achieved various milestones and navigated challenges as her role as shifted.This event will provide the women of Inspire an opportunity to connect with one another and be inspired by Mamatha's leadership and influence on the auto industry while empowering women throughout her career.

HoustonCIO ORBIE Awards

8:15 AM - 11:15 AM CT Marriott Marquis Houston

The ORBIE awards are the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. Join CIO peers from around Houston to celebrate the outstanding finalists competing in the 2024 HoustonCIO ORBIE Awards!