Leadership Unscripted

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted is a non-commercial PLACE where InspireCIO members connect with other CIOs working on similar challenges. Relationships grow through regular members-only interaction and engagement between CIOs you know - and those you don't - creating leadership advantage.Each program features an inspiring 15-minute leadership keynote with a prominent InspireCIO member or ORBIE winner, but participating in spontaneous, member-led table conversations - the unscripted part - is what makes Leadership Unscripted unique.

Advisory Board Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Digital Event

Member Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CrossFirst Bank

Start your day with KansasCityCIO Vice Chair Jana Merfen, CTO of CrossFirst Bank, for member-hosted breakfast and interactive conversation on security and collaboration. KansasCityCIO members & peers will gain an understanding of current trends addressing ransomware preparedness, cybersecurity insurance, and cloud strategies. Connect and learn from others who have already solved the same problem in a safe environment where members benefit from collective wisdom of other CIOs.Members are encouraged to bring their CISO and/or other CIO peers.

National Nominee Event

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Digital Event

The Nominee Event will recognize the 2022 CIO of the Year ORBIE nominees - CIOs driving innovation through crisis & transforming organizations in unprecedented ways

National Finalist Event

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join Us Online

The Finalist Event will recognize the 2022 CIO of the Year ORBIE finalists - CIOs driving innovation through crisis & transforming organizations in unprecedented ways

Inside Cerner

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Cerner World Headquarters

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Leadership Unscripted

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted is a non-commercial PLACE where InspireCIO members connect with other CIOs working on similar challenges. Relationships grow through regular members-only interaction and engagement between CIOs you know - and those you don't - creating leadership advantage.Each program features an inspiring 15-minute leadership keynote with a prominent InspireCIO member or ORBIE winner, but participating in spontaneous, member-led table conversations - the unscripted part - is what makes Leadership Unscripted unique.

Innovation Showcase

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Digital Event

Strategy Discussion

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Selecquote Insurance Services

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Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Black & Veatch

The Nominee Reception will recognize the 2022 CIO of the Year ORBIE nominees - CIOs driving innovation through crisis & transforming organizations in unprecedented ways. The program will include a leadership keynote.

Finalist Video Interviews

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Carriage Club

The Finalist Reception honors CIO finalists. Attendance is limited to CIO finalists, CIO members, CIO guests and select sponsor executives. The Finalist Dinner is the most exclusive event in the CIO of the Year program. This multi-course dinner, with a chef-introduced menu and sommelier-selected wine pairings, celebrates CIO finalists and is attended by CIO members and select sponsor executives.

Chapter Officers Forum

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hotel Avalon - Rotunda

Leadership Unscripted

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted is a non-commercial PLACE where InspireCIO members connect with other CIOs working on similar challenges. Relationships grow through regular members-only interaction and engagement between CIOs you know - and those you don't - creating leadership advantage.Each program features an inspiring 15-minute leadership keynote with a prominent InspireCIO member or ORBIE winner, but participating in spontaneous, member-led table conversations - the unscripted part - is what makes Leadership Unscripted unique.

Inside UMB Bank

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM UMB Financial Headquarters

CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM Kansas City Marriott Downtown

For over 20 years, the CIO ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership, innovation and excellence in this rapidly growing, CIO-led national professional association.

Liftoff! Welcome New Members Event

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Carriage Club

Leadership Unscripted featuring Glen Jackson

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Leadership Unscripted is a non-commercial PLACE where InspireCIO members connect with other CIOs working on similar challenges. Relationships grow through regular members-only interaction and engagement between CIOs you know - and those you don't - creating leadership advantage.Each program features an inspiring 15-minute leadership keynote with a prominent InspireCIO member or ORBIE winner, but participating in spontaneous, member-led table conversations - the unscripted part - is what makes Leadership Unscripted unique.

Wichita Conversations Over Dinner

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Witchita Public Schools EGaming Center

Holiday Social

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM RSM US LLP | Kansas City

Strategy Discussion: Enterprise Technology Initiatives

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CrossFirst Bank

National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Inside Evergy: Crisis Management Planning and Cyber Operations

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM Evergy, Inc.

Evergy is Kansas’ largest electric utility, providing affordable energy to more than 1.6 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 28,000+ square miles of service territory.Join KansasCityCIO member, Charles King of Evergy to explore the technologies reinforcing their 24/7 Operation Center, supplying sustainable energy, and securing more than 40 power plants across Kansas and Missouri. 

Nominations Open

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Digital Event

Inside Spirit Airlines

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spirit Airlines - Wichita

Inside Kansas City Airport Experience

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Kansas City Airport

The newest Kansas City International Airport terminal, opening this Spring, is the largest single infrastructure project in the City’s history. This 1M sq. ft., 39 gate expansion, creating 5,000 construction jobs, will offer a first-class traveler experience for airport users.Join Patrick Klein, Director of Aviation at City of Kansas City, for a sneak peek of the new airport terminal, and discover the technologies and strategy Kansas City is implementing to transform air travel in the region.

Inside The University of Kansas Health System

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Health Education Building (HEB)

The University of Kansas Health System vision is to lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching and discovering. With over 14,000 team members, and 1,000 staffed beds, The University of Kansas Health System works to deliver the best possible healthcare experience through quality care and outstanding service. Join Kansas City CIO member Chris Harper to explore the technology and strategy making The University of Kansas Health System a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. In addition, members will participate in a discussion of the best practices in building a cybersecurity talent pipeline.