Nominations Open

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM MT Digital Event

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 MT Gates

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

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.

Inside Ardent Mills

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM MT 1875 Lawrence

Join ColoradoCIO member Chris Meyerpeter of Ardent Mills for a case study on identifying and cultivating the next generation of IT talent, driving the development of innovative products that feed the world.

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM MT Halcyon Cherry Creek

Did you know that ColoradoCIO’s members are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join the 2023 ColoradoCIO finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 5-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Colorado ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM MT Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

The ORBIE awards are the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. This event honors technology executives who demonstrate leadership excellence. Join & celebrate the outstanding competing in the 2023 Colorado ORBIE Awards.

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

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM MT Coohills

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

Inside Coors Field

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM MT Coors Field

Join ORBIE Winner and ColoradoCIO Programs Chair Michael Bush for a behind-the-scenes tour of Coors Field to explore the technology that enhances the Rockies fan experience, whether they are attending the game in person or cheering from afar.

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 MT Brian Gabbard's Home

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

Converge23 Encore Event

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

Inside Hensel Phelps

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM MT

Join ColoradoCIO Chair Dolores Mears for an exclusive tour of 1900 Lawrence while it is still under construction and before it is opened to the public. Engage with peers & discuss the innovative enterprise communications that streamlined decision-making.

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 Johns Manville

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM MT Johns Manville

Join ColoradoCIO Programs Chair John Shellenberger for a discussion on the technology behind Johns Mansville’s sustainability strategy and a tour of the research center, including the Reverberation Room, the definitive sound absorption testing ground.