Where San Francisco’s IT Leaders Shape the Future of Innovation
CIO Institute San Francisco brings together 100+ senior IT executives for a full day of collaboration, peer-led discussions, and strategic networking. Set in the heart of global tech innovation, this exclusive, delegate-driven event equips IT leaders with the insights, tools, and connections needed to navigate disruption, lead transformation, and accelerate growth.
The agenda covers critical topics such as enterprise AI adoption, cybersecurity at scale, data-driven strategy, and future-ready leadership. With Keynotes, Panel Discussions, Interactive Boardrooms, and 1-2-1 meetings, participants gain practical takeaways and meaningful connections to shape the next chapter of enterprise technology.
Shaped by CIOs, for the CIOs
At this year's CIO Institute in Oxford, our programme is shaped in collaboration with top CIOs to tackle the most critical challenges and opportunities defining the digital enterprise. Guided by our Advisory Board and Senior Faculty, each session delivers actionable insights, fosters meaningful discussions, and equips IT leaders with the strategies to drive innovation and transformation.
A programme built by CIOs, for CIOs - ensuring every conversation is relevant, impactful, and aligned with the evolving demands of technology leadership.
Agenda
08:00 - 08:45
Registration & Networking Breakfast
08:45 - 09:35
Opening Panel
CxO
Leading at the Edge of Innovation: What’s Next for the Enterprise
- Explore how organisations are redefining strategy, speed, and value in an AI-first, cloud-native world
- Tackle the challenge of balancing agility, resilience, and security across complex digital ecosystems
- Cultivate teams and cultures that can adapt, innovate, and lead through constant change
09:40 - 10:20
Low-Code, High Impact: Accelerating Innovation Without Losing Control
- Empower teams with low-code and fusion development
- Establish guardrails to prevent shadow IT
- Scale apps faster with governance and agility
Strategy
Simplifying Cloud Complexity to Build Business-Ready Infrastructure
- Move beyond lift-and-shift by building cloud infrastructure that’s resilient, observable, and automation-ready
- Optimise performance, cost, and data flows across complex hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems
- Elevate infrastructure from IT plumbing to a strategic driver of agility, innovation, and security
10:25 - 11:05
AI
Fuel GenAI with AI-Ready Data
- AI and GenAI’s impact and common pitfalls
- Key considerations for AI-ready data
- Real-world AI-ready examples
- Recommendations to get started
Strategy
Maximizing IT Performance: AI-Powered Observability & Automation
- How AI-powered observability enhances real-time IT monitoring and decision-making.
- Leveraging automation to reduce downtime and accelerate incident resolution.
- The role of AI in optimising cloud environments and ensuring scalability.
11:10 - 11:50
AI
Harnessing AI and Automation to Drive Enterprise Innovation and Agility
- Leveraging intelligent automation to streamline complex business workflows and reduce operational costs
- Utilising AI-driven insights to enhance decision-making and predict market trends in real time
- Integrating advanced analytics and cognitive technologies to accelerate digital transformation at scale
Security
Resilience by Design: Ensuring Business Continuity in a New Risk Landscape
- Build systems that withstand outages, breaches, and AI-driven disruptions
- Align resilience planning with enterprise-wide risk frameworks
- Prepare playbooks for ransomware and critical infrastructure failure
11:55 - 12:35
Strategy
Driving Agile Transformation: Bridging IT and Business for Faster Innovation
- Strategies to foster collaboration and alignment between IT and business teams
- Overcoming common barriers to agile adoption at scale
- Measuring success through business outcomes and customer impact
AI
Pragmatic Approaches to Strategic Automation Practices in the AI Age
12:35 - 13:25
Networking Lunch
13:25 - 14:05
Strategy
Empowering the Digital Future with Scalable Secure and Smart IT
- Learn how to build agile and scalable IT environments that support evolving business needs
- Explore strategies to ensure robust cybersecurity across hybrid and cloud systems
- Discover how to streamline technology to drive greater efficiency and long-term value
Data
The Future of Data Security: Balancing Innovation and Risk
- Explore how can organisations leverage AI without compromising security and compliance
- Discuss strategies to ensure data security in an increasingly cloud-first world
- How enterprises can gain visibility into sensitive data (at rest or in motion) across their environments, without slowing them down
14:10 - 14:50
Strategy
Future-Proofing IT with Cloud-Native Architecture and Intelligent Automation
- Design scalable, resilient systems using cloud-native principles and containerised services
- Automate infrastructure and application management to boost efficiency and reduce downtime
- Support innovation by aligning cloud strategy with evolving business and technology needs
Data
From Data Silos to Intelligent Enterprise Analytics: Breaking the Integration Paralysis
- How do you make your data AI ready?
- What are the most effective architectural patterns and technologies (e.g., data fabric, data mesh, modernized data warehousing) for breaking down existing data silos?
- What frameworks and technologies have been most useful for ETL, data prep - what is the ‘analytics and data stack’ for AI?
- AI as semantic bridge vs. traditional ETL approaches
- Measuring business impact beyond technical metrics
- Cultivating Data Literacy and Cross-Functional Collaboration for AI Success
14:55 - 15:35
Strategy
Winning the Talent Race in the Age of GenAI and Cloud
- Upskill your workforce for emerging technologies
- Design scalable internal mobility and learning strategies
- Close the skills gap through strategic partnerships
Strategy
Unlocking Business Value through Unified Data Analytics and Integration
- Building a seamless data pipeline to enable real-time, trusted analytics across the enterprise
- Empowering business users with self-service analytics to drive data-driven decisions
- Overcoming data silos through effective integration and governance for scalable insights
15:40 - 16:20
Security
Securing the Digital Frontier with Advanced Strategies for Enterprise Cyber Defense
- Protecting hybrid and cloud environments with next-level endpoint and network security
- Managing identity and access with zero trust frameworks to reduce insider and external threats
- Enhancing threat detection and response through integrated security operations and automation
Strategy
Redefining Customer Experience Through AI-Driven Personalisation and Journey Intelligence
- Use AI and advanced analytics to deliver hyper-personalised digital experiences across touchpoints
- Implement real-time journey orchestration to drive engagement, retention, and loyalty
- Align IT and marketing/data teams to ensure cohesive, insight-driven customer strategies
16:25 - 17:00
CxO
Fuelling Business Innovation Through IT-Driven Digital Transformation
- Align IT strategy with enterprise transformation goals to create measurable business value and competitive advantage
- Translate digital vision into executable IT initiatives that accelerate innovation and operational excellence
- Demonstrate how CIOs can lead cross-functional collaboration to turn technology investments into transformative outcomes
17:00 - 18:00
Networking Drinks Reception
Why Attend?
UNRIVALLED CONNECTIONS
Engage directly with IT leaders and industry experts who can provide valuable insights and solutions to your strategic challenges.
CUSTOMISED LEARNING PATHS
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 for your organisation.
Location
San Francisco, California
Home to Silicon Valley and some of the world’s most influential tech companies, San Francisco provides the perfect backdrop for CIO Institute San Francisco. As a hub of digital transformation, disruptive innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership, the city offers an inspiring environment for IT executives to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of enterprise technology.
Engage with Top IT Decision Makers
The CIO Institute provides an exclusive platform for sponsors to connect with senior IT decision-makers actively seeking solutions to their most pressing challenges. Our events bring together CIOs, senior IT and other key technology leaders, offering a unique opportunity to engage, build relationships, and position your brand as a trusted partner.
Official Partners
HEADLINE PARTNER
Adobe
Adobe is the global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions. Our creative, marketing and document solutions empower everyone – from emerging artists to global brands – to bring digital creations to life and deliver immersive, compelling experiences to the right person at the right moment for the best results. In short, Adobe is everywhere, and we’re changing the world through digital experiences.
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Splunk - A Cisco Company
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Informatica
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Why Sponsor?
LEAD GENERATION
Connect with Top IT and Senior Executives in a curated environment designed for meaningful conversations and long-term partnerships.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Showcase Thought Leadership through panel discussions, round tables, and tailored engagements that demonstrate your brand's expertise.
REPORTS & INSIGHTS
Gain valuable market insights by understanding the key challenges and priorities shaping IT investments and decision-making.
BRAND AWARENESS
Accelerate business growth by positioning your brand, solutions, and services in front of decision-makers and budget-holders with active projects and procurement needs.
Sponsorship Packages
San Francisco: A Global Innovation Hub for CIO Institute San Francisco
As the gateway to Silicon Valley and a global epicentre of technological advancement, San Francisco offers an unmatched setting for CIO Institute San Francisco. Known for its deep-rooted culture of innovation, disruption, and digital leadership, the city provides an ideal environment for CIOs and senior IT leaders to engage in strategic dialogue, peer exchange, and forward-thinking leadership.
Home to leading tech giants, cutting-edge startups, and world-class academic institutions, San Francisco fosters bold ideas and transformative thinking. From AI and cybersecurity to data and cloud strategy, the city’s dynamic ecosystem fuels the very conversations that define the future of enterprise technology.
An Exclusive Venue for the Top Leaders in IT
Carefully selected to match the prestige of its attendees, this venue offers a refined and high-impact environment designed for IT leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
Seamless Accessibility with VIP Transport
Enjoy a hassle-free arrival with private car transfers, valet services, and priority access, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience from start to finish.
A Sophisticated Setting for Strategic Discussions
With dedicated spaces for networking and discussions, the venue fosters valuable connections and strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
VIP Car Service
Arrive in style with our chauffeured executive transport, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey. With priority access and reserved drop-off, you’ll experience the ultimate convenience from door to venue.
Luxury Hospitality & Dining
Indulge in chef-curated meals, premium refreshments, and exquisite catering throughout the event. Our carefully selected menu ensures a world-class dining experience, perfect for refined networking in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere.
Dedicated Concierge & Support
Enjoy a personalised service experience, with our dedicated concierge team assisting with event details, special requests, and VIP accommodations to ensure a smooth and productive visit.
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