When organizations evaluate event sponsorships, the conversation often starts with visibility: logo placement, brand recognition, impressions, and attendee reach.
Those things matter.
But the strongest partnerships are usually built around something larger than visibility alone. They create opportunities to support business objectives while contributing to a mission that has meaningful community impact.
That is one reason the 19th Annual CIO Golf Outing continues to attract strong support from sponsors across South Florida’s technology community.
Taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Jacaranda Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, the event brings together CIOs, senior technology leaders, strategic partners, and community organizations in an environment that is intentionally designed around relationships and purpose.
Unlike many large-scale conferences where interactions can feel brief and transactional, the Golf Outing creates opportunities for more meaningful conversations. Time spent on the course, at sponsor locations, and during event activities allows relationships to develop naturally.
Sponsorship That Creates Presence
Premium sponsorship opportunities provide more than simple exposure.
Many sponsorship levels include:
- On-course sponsor tents for direct interaction with attendees
- Foursome packages for relationship building with customers and prospects
- High-visibility opportunities throughout the event experience
- Access to South Florida technology leaders and decision-makers
The value is not simply placing a logo on an event banner. It is the ability to engage with people in a setting where genuine conversations occur.
Sponsorship That Creates Impact
The CIO Golf Outing is also one of the CIO Council’s important philanthropic initiatives.
Proceeds support the CIO Council Scholarship Fund, helping students pursue educational and career opportunities in technology.
That means participation delivers value in two directions:
Organizations can strengthen business relationships while directly supporting students and future technology leaders.
For many sponsors, that combination matters.
Join the Community
Whether your goals include customer engagement, brand visibility, relationship development, or community impact, sponsorship opportunities are designed to support a range of objectives and budgets.
Because sometimes the best sponsorship value is measured by more than impressions.
Sometimes it is measured by relationships created and futures supported.
Explore sponsorship opportunities and player packages: https://ciocouncilsouthflorida.org/golf-2026/