Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM City Club Birmingham

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.

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.

Finalist Video Interviews

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Veristor

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

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Florentine

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.

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

CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel

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.

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.

Member Lunch

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Warren Averett

Liftoff! Welcome New Members Event

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Galley & Garden

Advisory Board Meeting

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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.

Leadership Conversation: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company

Innovation Showcase South

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Digital Event

The Innovation Showcase South features member-invited, early-stage companies in a virtual, non-commercial format – specifically designed to create an efficient environment for evaluating new ideas and connecting with companies that pique your interest. This is a great opportunity to bring your subject matter experts (cybersecurity, data, etc.), with you as your guest. 

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.

Inside Alabama Power Company

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Southern Company / Alabama Power Company

Advisory Board Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Seasons52

Holiday Social

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Rollis Reisner Home

National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Inside HudsonAlpha

2:30 PM - 8:00 PM HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

Join AlabamaCIO Advisory Board Member Scott Ross, Director of Information Technology of HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology, on February 22nd for a Cybersecurity panel discussion, featuring key cybersecurity industry leaders. The focus is the most important and current cybersecurity topics, trends, techniques, and innovations to help Alabama CIOs better secure their organizations.

Inside Wind Creek Casino

4:00 PM - 7:45 PM Wind Creek Casino

The 20-story, AAA Four Diamond Wind Creek Wetumpka Resort & Casino is one of Alabama’s premier destinations. Boasting an 85,000 sq. ft. gaming floor, 2,000 state-of-the-art machines, and 238 luxurious guest rooms, Wind Creek is leading the industry as one of the fastest-growing resort brands.Join AlabamaCIO member John Enriquez to explore the technology and strategies Wind Creek utilizes to elevate the gaming, entertainment, and hospitality experience. Special rates are available for members staying overnight.