Finalist Reception & Dinner
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Atlanta Athletic Club
All GeorgiaCIO Members are invited to meet your 2023 ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings.The evening begins with a reception followed by “The Most Interesting CIOs & CISOs in the World” Finalist Dinner. Between courses, GeorgiaCIO members and finalists are introduced in a collegial format that consistently receives acclaim as “the most fun I’ve ever had in a room of CIOs & CISOs.”
Inside Saia
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saia LTL Freight
With over 30K shipments running through 192 nationwide terminals every day, Saia delivers and drives their customers’ success. Saia has become one of the most successful carriers in the U.S. since their humble beginnings nearly 100 years ago.Join GeorgiaCIO member Rohit Lal to explore Saia’s brand-new, multimillion-dollar flagship terminal with a high-speed fueling station, maintenance shop, solar panels, xeriscaping, and more. Learn how Saia is getting closer to their customers through advancements in freight technology, security, and sustainability.
GeorgiaCIO ORBIE Circle Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Hotel at Avalon
All prior Georgia ORBIE winners will be recognized at the Georgia ORBIE Circle Reception, held on the evening prior to the ORBIE Awards Breakfast. Both events will be held at Hotel Avalon, October 26-27, 2023. There is no cost to attend. Life is better connected, and the 25th Anniversary ORBIE Awards is a great opportunity to reconnect with current and former CIO colleagues and friends.
Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 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.
Converge24
10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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.