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Peer Group and Idea Forum for CIOs

Join other senior IT leaders in a monthly forum to compare challenges, discuss solutions and expand your network of trusted peers.  

Learn more about available programming options. 

View and register for upcoming breakfasts and dinners. 

Gain an audience with Indiana’s IT decision makers. 

What is the Indiana CIO Network?

Evolving to Meet the Needs of CIOs in Indiana

The Indiana CIO Network is a TechPoint initiative focused on convening the senior most technology leaders at Indiana organizations. Drawing operational IT leaders from around the state and across all sectors, the CIO Network is a community of “Chief Information Officers” (CIOs) who come together to share knowledge, discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities related to their roles. Meetings and events are “no-sales zones.”

Originally dubbed the Indy CIO Network, TechPoint began supporting and hosting this forum in late 2022 with a statewide focus as the “Indiana CIO Network.” Matt Belanger, the Senior Vice President, Service Delivery at Denison Parking now serves as President of the organization, and Heather Darring, the CIO of Kappa Alpha Theta is the Vice President. 

Members of the Indiana CIO Network attend monthly events and may also subscribe to a monthly newsletter with details about upcoming events and curated content for the discerning senior tech leader. Additionally, the group’s leadership is available to help moderate an occasional shared distribution channel for news about tech leader job openings and placements, as well as requests for assistance and workplace solution crowdsourcing.  

What to Expect at Network Events

Discussion Breakfasts  

Just like the very first gathering of five individuals, these breakfasts feature informal dialogue around a central topic. No PowerPoint – just discussion. 

In fact, there is very little structure with the intention of keeping the gatherings informal, approachable, and intent on meeting attendees where they are in terms of work needs. 

These bi-monthly gatherings average 20 – 30 people in attendance. Attendance is free for CIOs at TechPoint member companies, and $25/breakfast for other CIOs. 

Sponsored Dinners 

We also average about six vendor sponsored dinner events throughout the year. These networking opportunities include cocktails, dinner, and a non-salesy presentation focused on educating the CIO and senior IT leader on a topic in which the vendor has expertise. 

These events are free thanks to the generous sponsorship of our partners. For more information about sponsorship, please visit our prospectus. 

Who is Eligible to Join the Network?

In order to ensure this forum remains a trusted, high-value connection point for accessing a peer network of CIOs, TechPoint invites individuals who meet one of the following criteria to apply for inclusion in the Indiana CIO Network:

  • Current CIOs, CTOs, CDOs
  • Former CIOs, CTOs, CDOs
  • Current senior IT leader (the most senior IT person at your organization)
  • Those in transition from the above roles

The Indiana CIO Network is a community of technology leaders whose focus is predominately on their organization’s internal technology from companies and government across Indiana, including tech-enabled, tech-product, and tech-service organizations. Our meetings and events are “no-sales zones.”

To be considered, apply to the network using the form below and a TechPoint team member will connect with you within a few short business days to inform you of your status and, if approved, plug you into all of the resources associated with the Indiana CIO Network.

Sponsors

TechPoint couldn’t bring this series of high quality, executive-level collaboration and programming without the generous support of our sponsor partners. We’re pleased to recognize the following Indiana CIO Network sponsors and we encourage you to patronize their businesses.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

DINNER EVENT & BREAKFAST MEETING SPONSORS

Upcoming Indiana CIO Network Events

Don’t miss one of these upcoming opportunities to meet and connect with other individuals facing the same types of workplace IT challenges as you.
Want to attend? Apply to join the Indiana CIO Network.

2024 CALENDAR

Leading Through Change:

February 6th – Dinner Event

February 14th – Discussion Breakfast

State of the Industry:


March 12th – Dinner Event


April 23rd – Discussion Breakfast

Innovating at Pace:


May 14th – Dinner Event


June 12th – Discussion Breakfast

Building an Inclusive Tech Culture:


July 16th – Dinner Event


August 14th – Discussion Breakfast

Artificial Intelligence:


September 10th- Dinner Event


October 9th – Discussion Breakfast

Talent Development for Digital Adoption:


November 12th – Dinner Event


December 11th – Discussion Breakfast

Become an Indiana CIO Network sponsor! Contact the TechPoint Engagement Team at engagement@techpoint.org.

 

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

TechPoint CIO Network Presenting Sponsor

$ 25,000
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  • Indiana CIO Network presented by your organization’s name for all CIO Network Events 
  • Monthly Event Newsletter Indiana CIO Network presented by your organization’s name  
  • Membership for your highest-ranking IT leader AND another named leader of your choice in the CIO Network & all related events 
    • One dinner sponsorship 
    • The invitations, RSVP, venue, menu and event set-up will be provided by TechPoint’s event team in collaboration with your organization. 
    • Costs of the dinner will be covered by TechPoint as part of this sponsorship. 
    • An email list of all attendees will be given to you after the dinner event. 
  • Attendance and logo placement at all other events of the Indiana CIO Network 

TechPoint CIO Network Platinum Sponsor

$ 10,000
  •  
  • Logo recognition on all Indiana CIO Network Events throughout the year 
  • Logo recognition in all Monthly CIO Network Newsletters 
  • Membership for your highest-ranking IT leader AND another named leader of your choice in the CIO Network & all related events 
  • One dinner sponsorship 
    • The invitations, RSVP, venue, menu and event set-up will be provided by TechPoint’s event team in collaboration with your organization. 
    • Costs of the dinner will be covered by TechPoint as part of this sponsorship. 
    • An email list of all attendees will be given to you after the dinner event. 

TechPoint CIO Network Dinner Sponsor
(6 dinners available)

$ 2,500
  •  

One dinner sponsorship (partnered with up to 3 sponsors for each dinner)   

  • Logo on signage at event alongside the Indiana CIO Network Presenting Sponsor. 
  • Logo placement in digital invitations. 
  • Logo placement in Monthly Event Newsletter. 
  • Logo placement as a dinner sponsor on the TechPoint Landing page. 
  • Strategic presence at the event including verbal thank you at the event, opportunity to make brief welcome remarks and network with this exclusive group. 
  • Invitations to any of your organizations team members, clients, and prospects (who meet the membership criteria) you wish to include. 
  • An email list of all attendees will be given to you post event. 
  • All event logistics including venue, menu, invitations, and event topic will be selected & paid for by TechPoint.  

TechPoint CIO Network Large Company Breakfast Sponsor
(3 breakfasts available)

$ 2,500
  •  

One dinner sponsorship (partnered with up to 3 sponsors for each breakfast)   

  • Logo on signage at event alongside the Indiana CIO Network Presenting Sponsor. 
  • Logo placement in digital invitations. 
  • Logo placement in Monthly Event Newsletter. 
  • Logo placement as a breakfast sponsor on the TechPoint Landing page. 
  • Strategic presence at the event including verbal thank you at the event, opportunity to make brief welcome remarks and network with this exclusive group. 
  • Opportunity to work with TechPoint on invitations to any of your organization’s team members, clients, and prospects (who meet the membership and definition of this gathering criteria) you wish to include. 
  • All event logistics including venue, menu, invitations, and event topic will be selected & paid for by TechPoint. 
     
     

Ready to Join the Indiana CIO Network?

Use this form to apply for inclusion in this special peer forum dedicated to Indiana senior technology leaders.  

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