Knoxville Conversations Over Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Cherokee Country Club

Join TennesseeCIO Membership Chair Michael Saad, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, for an interactive discussion on the crucial topics facing technology leaders this year.

National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 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!

Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT Lipscomb University - Spark Location

For nearly 25 years, the ORBIE Awards have recognized technology executives for leadership excellence. Join CIO peers from around Tennessee to celebrate the outstanding leaders nominated to compete in the 2023 Tennessee ORBIE Awards!

Inside Clayton Homes HEIBAR

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CT HEIBAR

Join Tennessee member Steph Flood of Clayton Homes to see the innovations and robotics driving Clayton's technology strategy, and hear how learning from the experiences of seasoned technology leaders has allowed Clayton to evolve as an organization.

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT The Twelve Thirty Club

Did you know that TennesseeCIO’s members are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join the 2023 TennesseeCIO finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 3-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 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.

Tennessee ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM CT Renaissance Nashville Hotel

Join CIO peers from around Tennessee to celebrate the outstanding competing in the 2023 Tennessee ORBIE Awards!

Women in IT Luncheon

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CT Etch

Join Tennessee ORBIE Awards keynote Becky Blalock for a conversation on the opportunities facing today’s technology leaders and discover that the answer to today’s challenges are in the room.

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT The Standard

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

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM ET 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 ET Digital Event

Inside St. Jude's (Memphis)

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM CT St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Join Tennessee ORBIE winner Keith Perry to discover the technology and strategy shaping the research and patient care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Member Breakfast

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT Lifeway

Start your day with TennesseeCIO Member Jamie Adams, SVP & CIO of Lifeway, and Kate Johnson, President & CEO of Lumen Technologies, for a conversation on the cultural shift & digital transformation.

Women's Luncheon

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT Mere Bulles Restaurant & Event

Advisory Board Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT Digital Event

Nominations Open

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM CT

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET 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.

Holiday Social

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT Jamie Adam's Home

The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate the end of a successful year and build meaningful relationships with your fellow TennesseeCIO peers.

Converge23 Encore Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

TennesseeCIO ORBIE Leadership Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT VACO

Join TennesseeCIO on February 13th for a leadership conversation featuring ORBIE Award winners sharing their leadership journeys and the significance of receiving the ORBIE Award.The program will recognize the 2024 Tennessee ORBIE nominees - CIOs driving innovation & transforming Tennessee's leading organizations.

National Finalist Event

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Digital Event

The National ORBIE® Awards recognizes excellence in technology leadership on the national level.Join members from across the country online on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM ET as prior National ORBIE winners reveal the 2024 National ORBIE Awards finalists.

Leadership Unscripted: Developing Resilient Leaders Who Embrace Change

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

Join SeattleCIO member Sanjay Srivastava for a conversation about developing resilient leaders who embrace change that is sure to create a leadership advantage for you and your team.

Inside Smith & Wesson

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET Smith & Wesson

Join TennesseeCIO member Venu Madduri for a discussion on technology innovation in the firearm industry and a guided tour of the facility, including advanced manufacturing processes and security measures.

Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Digital Event

National ORBIE Winner & MichiganCIO Founding Chair Mamatha Chamarthi has recently stepped into the role of SVP & Chief Business Growth Officer, Software of Stellantis, a leading global automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions.Through her work with T200 and Michigan Council of Women in Technology, Mamatha’s focus on empowering girls and women in technology has remained a pillar of her career as she's achieved various milestones and navigated challenges as her role as shifted.This event will provide the women of Inspire an opportunity to connect with one another and be inspired by Mamatha's leadership and influence on the auto industry while empowering women throughout her career.

Tennessee Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT The Twelve Thirty Club

Did you know that Tennessee finalists are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join the 2024 Tennessee ORBIE finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 4-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Inside Cracker Barrel

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM CT Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Join Cracker Barrel CIO Bruce Hoffmeister for a tour of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Home Office, focusing on the technology and strategy driving the restaurant’s success.