Liftoff! Welcome New Members Event

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta Athletic Club

Join your GeorgiaCIO colleagues on January 25th for a member-focused conversation hosted by GeorgiaCIO Chair, Marica Calleja-Matsko, Chief Information Officer at OneDigital, on maximizing the value of GeorgiaCIO and the Inspire Leadership Network. You will have the opportunity to meet and welcome our newest CIO members.

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!

Inside Chick-fil-A

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM ET Hatch Innovation Services

Woody Faulk, VP Innovation & New Ventures, will lead our tour, sharing the technology and strategy driving Chick-fil-A’s commitment to innovation, leading them to be rated #1 in customer satisfaction by ACSI for 8 years in a row.

Nominations Open

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM ET Digital Event

Conversations Over Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET The Capital Grille

Join GeorgiaCIO Programs Co-Chair Lael Ellis, CIO at Primerica, and the GeorgiaCIO Advisory Board for a conversation on emerging technologies: state of the market, use cases, and secure & responsible AI.

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.

Inside Macy's

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET Macy's Systems and Technology

Experience GeorgiaCIO member Laura Miller’s perspective leading systems & technology for one of America’s most iconic retail brands. Macy’s technology powers one of the nation’s largest e-commerce platforms and a nationwide network of stores.

Nominee Reception

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Invesco

The GeorgiaCIO Advisory board invites you to join prominent technology executives from around Georgia in recognizing the outstanding leaders nominated for the Georgia ORBIE Awards.

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

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta Athletic Club

Did you know that GeorgiaCIO’s members are the most interesting CIOs & CISOs in the world? Join the 2023 Georgia finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 4-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Inside Saia

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET Saia LTL Freight

Join GeorgiaCIO member Rohit Lal to explore Saia’s brand-new, multimillion-dollar flagship terminal and 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 ET 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. 

Georgia ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET Hotel at Avalon

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 ET Atlanta Athletic Club

The holidays are the perfect time to invest in meaningful relationships with fellow GeorgiaCIO peers.

Converge23 Encore Event

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

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Atlanta Athletic Club

Join your GeorgiaCIO colleagues on January 24th for a member-focused conversation hosted by GeorgiaCIO Chair Brian Benn, CIO at Clark Atlanta University, on maximizing the value of GeorgiaCIO and the Inspire Leadership Network.

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.

Strategy Discussion

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET Digital Event

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.

Inside State Farm Arena & Atlanta Hawks

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET State Farm Arena

Join GeorgiaCIO member Kimberly Rometo for an inside look at State Farm Arena and a panel discussion about the technology powering Atlanta Sports Teams.