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CxO Institute Central US Chicago Summit 2026
Wednesday, 24 June 202608:00 – 17:30 CDTUIC Student Center East
About This Event
The CxO Institute Chicago brings together an exclusive group of over 100 senior C-Suite and IT leaders from across the Midwest. This premier event offers a full day of strategic learning, collaborative discussions, and high-impact networking designed to equip executives with the tools and insights to drive innovation and boost organizational performance. The agenda covers critical topics such as digital transformation, cybersecurity leadership, and maximizing data for business growth. Through a mix of Keynotes, Panel Discussions, and Interactive Boardrooms, attendees gain actionable strategies and build meaningful connections that shape the future of technology leadership.
Why Attend
Unrivalled Connections
Engage directly with IT leaders and industry experts who provide valuable insights and solutions to your strategic challenges.
Customised Learning
Choose the sessions, panels, and discussions that best align with your unique goals, enabling targeted and impactful networking.
Tangible Value
Gain actionable insights and connections that translate directly into strategic initiatives and measurable progress.
Confirmed Speakers
Glenn Schmitz
CISO
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Amol Bargaje
Chief Information Officer
Thompson Coburn LLP
Rashmi Sinha
Chief Architect, Innovative Medicine Data Fabric
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine
Jigar Shah
Chief Information Security Officer
Medusind
Narayanan Krishnan
VP of Digital, Technology and Data
Athletico
Drew Flowers
Americas Sales Leader and Field CTO
IBM
Sid Chakravarty
VP Performance Insights Advanced Analytics
Synchrony
Jeff Kruger
VP of IT
Gallagher
Sandeep Nema
Director, Head of Enterprise Architecture
Cook County Government
Pejman Roshan
CMO
Menlo Security
Larry Morgan
Solutions Engineer
Delphix
Event Chair
Glen Schmitz
Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer Virginia State Corporation Commission
Glenn Schmitz is the Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer for the Virginia State Corporation Commission and a recognized cybersecurity and technology governance executive with more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, governance, risk management, and digital transformation. Previously serving as CISO for the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, he has led security strategy and operations across complex public sector and healthcare environments while building high-performing teams and advancing risk-based governance programs. Glenn is also Chair of the Board for Tech for Troops, founder of Terra Sol LLC, and a frequent speaker on AI governance, cyber risk management, and emerging technologies including quantum computing and agentic AI.
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Date
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time
08:00 – 17:30 CDT
Venue
UIC Student Center East