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.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 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.

Reception & Dinner

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Roots & Revelry

Presented by AlabamaCIO and the Birmingham Business Journal, members are invited to attend the inaugural Table of Experts, a multi-course gourmet chef's dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings. The evening begins with a reception followed by dinner, featuring AlabamaCIO Chapter Chair Rollis Reisner of McWane, Inc. and his fellow AlabamaCIO peers for a lively panel discussion.  5pm - 6pm | Networking & Cocktails + Reception  6pm - 8pm | Panel Conversations + Dinner

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM 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 Digital Event

Conversations Over Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Perry's Steakhouse

How will the revolutionary technology of AI empower your business?As we propel toward the future, reports anticipate both business and IT leaders will utilize AI-related technologies to reengineer operations, enhance product delivery, and develop new revenue channels over the years to come.Join AlabamaCIO Chair Rollis Reisner for a conversation on the practical implications today of the AI revolution and to dream together about the innovation that lies ahead.

Inside Red Diamond

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Red Diamond Coffee and Tea

Red Diamond, one of the oldest coffee and tea companies in the country still owned and operated by members of the founder’s family, has evolved to meet the demands of today’s coffee and tea drinkers.Join AlabamaCIO member Rolf Van Rijn of Red Diamond to hear how this five-generation, family owned business leverages technology to provide quality, service, and innovation.