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New York, NY – November 6, 2025 – Forbes is set to host its 11th annual CIO Summit on November 18 in New York. The exclusive event will convene the world’s most influential CIOs and technology leaders to cut through the noise, decode what’s real, and map out actionable strategies for turning next-gen tech into next-level results in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape. In recent years, advancements in AI, robotics, hardware, and data have developed at a meteoric pace, offering organizations immense opportunities for growth, however, these advances also introduce new risks, such as novel vectors for cyberattacks and overwhelming hype cycles. The Forbes CIO Summit will explore how exceptional CIOs are positioning their organizations for success over the next decade by seizing opportunities while avoiding potential pitfalls. From exclusive networking opportunities to thought-provoking sessions and star-studded speakers, every aspect of the summit is thoughtfully curated to inspire, connect, and empower. Confirmed Speakers Include: Mina Alaghband Chief Customer Officer, Writer Adam Behrens, Cofounder & CEO, New Gen David Bingenheimer, EVP & GM, Ecolab Digital, Ecolab Mike Britton, CIO, Abnormal Security Carter Busse, CIO, Workato David Cox, VP of AI Models and IBM Director of the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, IBM Maria Demaree, SVP & CIO, Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation, Lockheed Martin Andie Dovgan, Chief Growth Officer, Creatio Jae Evans, Global CIO & EVP, Oracle Humberto Farias, Cofounder & CEO, MAGIC Research Katy George, CVP of Workforce Transformation, Microsoft Will Grannis, CTO, Google Cloud Philip Guido, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, AMD Prashaant Huria, CDTO, Customer Development, Unilever Sheila Jordan, CDTO, Honeywell Rebecca Krauthamer, CEO, QuSecure Damon Lockwood, VP of Intelligent Automation and Customer Service Strategy, Pegasystems Kris Lovejoy, Global Security and Resiliency Leader, Kyndryl Mike Maresca, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, Ulta Mark Matthewson, CIO, Bank Technology, Capital One Greg Meyers, EVP & CDTO, Bristol Myers Squibb Dr. Amanda Muller, Director, AI Governance and Strategy, Northrop Grumman Fletcher Previn, CIO, Cisco Saket Srivastava, CIO, Asana “Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, pushing exceptional CIOs to navigate both enormous opportunities and complex risks,” said Alex Knapp, Senior Editor, Forbes. “This summit brings together the world’s top technology leaders to share strategies, decode the hype, and drive meaningful business impact.” The CIO Summit is part of Forbes’ broader portfolio of initiatives that highlight leadership and influence across industries, including the Forbes CIO Next list, which recognizes the technology leaders who are shaping the future of business in an era of rapid innovation and digital transformation. Ecolab is the Presenting Sponsor for the 2025 Forbes CIO Summit and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the Partner Sponsor. For sponsorship inquiries, please reach out to sponsorships@forbes.com. To learn more about this event, visit 2025 Forbes CIO Summit. To join the conversation on social, follow #ForbesCIOSummit. About ForbesForbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. Forbes Media Contacts: Elise Flick, eflick@forbes.com
