Strategy Discussion: Enterprise Technology Initiatives

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CrossFirst Bank

National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 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 Evergy: Crisis Management Planning and Cyber Operations

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

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

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)

Join Kansas City CIO member Chris Harper to explore the technology and strategy making The KU Health System a world-class academic medical center. Members will participate in a discussion of the best practices in building a cybersecurity talent pipeline.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Nominee Reception

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

The KansasCityCIO Advisory board invites you to join prominent technology executives from around Greater Kansas City in recognizing the outstanding leaders nominated for the Kansas City ORBIE Awards.

Strategy Discussion

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Newport Grill

Inside Cyderes

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Cyderes

Join KansasCityCIO peers for an exclusive report and member conversation on the future of ransomware preparedness led by Chief Security Officer Mike Wyatt. Discuss with CIO peers and a panel of security experts how to improve threat response times.

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hallbrook Country Club

Did you know that Kansas City's ORBIE Finalists are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join KansasCityCIO for a 4-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Westin Boston Seaport

National ORBIE Awards (Virtual Access)

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Digital Event

Kansas City ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM Loews Kansas City Hotel

The ORBIE awards are the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. This event honors technology executives who demonstrate leadership excellence. Join & celebrate the outstanding competing in the 2023 Kansas City ORBIE Awards.

KansasCityCIO: Wichita Inside Textron Strategy Discussion

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Textron Aviation

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Bristol Seafood Grill

Join KansasCityCIO peers for a celebration in YOUR honor! Hosted by the chapter officers and advisory board, this is your opportunity to learn more about KansasCityCIO's vision, meet the members, and discover how to maximize your membership.

Inside The Federal Reserve

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Join KansasCityCIO member Denise Connor and first-ever Chief Innovation Officer for the Federal Reserve System, Sunayna Tuteja, for a discussion on an innovation mindset that supports the nation’s economic and financial stability.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Holiday Social

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Matt Sharples Home