About CentralTexasCIO
CentralTexasCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Central Texas chief information officers. CentralTexasCIO is one of 30 chapters of InspireCIO, a national peer leadership network comprised exclusively of CIOs from public and private companies, government, education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
Achieve your full leadership potential with CentralTexasCIO
Mission & Purpose
CentralTexasCIO exists to help CIOs succeed in today’s most challenging C-suite executive role.
We convene leading CIOs and fosters meaningful relationships by hosting non-commercial, member-led programs – helping CIOs gain leadership advantage. At the end of the day, we are passionate about three things:
Helping CIOs connect and develop relationships with each other
Recognizing CIO success through local annual CIO ORBIE Awards
Inspiring CIOs to achieve their leadership potential
Leadership Programs
Semi-quarterly leadership development programs provide opportunities to develop and strengthen executive relationships, meet new CIOs and sharpen your leadership acumen.
Insider Events
CIO-hosted programs to showcase member organizations, executives, strategies & accomplishments
Leadership Keynotes
Exclusive, high-profile keynotes by C-suite leaders, best-selling authors & other inspiring leadership speakers
CIO Conversations
CIO-led dinners at upscale, local restaurants focusing on member topics & conversation
cioXchanges
Framework for CIO collaboration around initiatives, leadership successes & challenges
Innovation Showcases
Rapid-fire presentations from member-selected, early-stage innovative companies, providing efficient & anonymous overview of potential new technologies & solutions
Member Breakfasts
Casual, CIO-hosted gatherings connecting CIOs who work in close proximity
Become a Member
Membership is limited to the CIO (or senior-most technology executive, regardless of title - CIO, CTO, CDO, etc.) of an organization with over $100 million in annual revenue. Organizations over $1B may enroll a second qualified CIO member, provided the primary CIO is a member in good standing. Organizations over $5B may enroll a third qualified CIO member.
Our Community
CentralTexasCIO Underwriters
CentralTexasCIO is supported by invitation-only, executive level, strategic sponsors known as Underwriters. Senior executives representing these organizations serve on CentralTexasCIO’s Advisory Board and attend the CIO-led, non-commercial chapter leadership programs.
Year Up
CentralTexasCIO is proud to support Year Up in their mission to provide urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers & education.
