As we move into a fast-changing era for technology leadership, the 20th Annual State of the CIO (SCIO) continues to serve as the anchor event for South Florida’s IT community. On March 4, 2026, CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT Practitioners, and industry partners will gather at the Charles F. Dodge City Center for a morning built around insight, connection, and shared purpose. This year’s event isn’t just another entry on the calendar — it arrives at a time when the responsibilities and pressures on technology leaders have never been greater.
Over the past year, the CIO role has transformed at a pace few could have predicted. AI moved from pilot projects to board-level imperatives. Cybersecurity risk escalated in both frequency and complexity. Cloud economics shifted dramatically as organizations reassessed architectures and operating models. Vendor consolidation and supplier risk became key strategic themes. And across every industry, technology teams were asked to deliver more with tighter budgets, fewer resources, and higher expectations.
This environment makes SCIO’26 uniquely valuable. The conversations that take place at SCIO aren’t abstract or academic. They’re grounded in the real challenges and decisions CIOs in our region face every day. The event brings together leaders who are actively shaping budgets, policies, security posture, digital transformation strategy, and workforce development for South Florida’s public and private sectors.
SCIO is also where the community reconnects. Many IT leaders tell us that this is the one event they never miss, because the networking, hallway discussions, and vendor relationships formed here directly influence their year ahead. From municipalities and education districts to healthcare, finance, and enterprise organizations, the mix of voices helps create a clear, region-wide view of what’s coming and how leaders are preparing for it.
There’s another important reason SCIO matters in 2026: impact. Event proceeds help fund the CIO Council Scholarship Fund, providing opportunities for local students pursuing STEM careers. Supporting SCIO means investing not only in today’s technology ecosystem but also in the next generation of South Florida talent.
As we begin the countdown to March 4, we invite organizations to join us as partners for this year’s event. If your company works with IT leaders or wants visibility with decision-makers who shape technology across the region, now is the time.
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