National Finalist Event

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Digital Event

Inside Puget Sound Energy

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant

Puget Sound Energy, Washington state’s oldest energy company, has provided safe, reliable, and affordable energy to the Seattle region’s 4 million residents since 1877. Join SeattleCIO member Margaret Hopkins of Puget Sound Energy for an exploration of the modernizations made to the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Plant, one of America’s oldest hydro power plants, for operation in the 21st century and beyond. Sturdy footwear is required for the tour, such as a work boot or light hiking boot with a traction type sole. Puget Sound Energy will provide the additional PPE (hard hats, vests, and safety glasses).

Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Russell Investments Center

Join SeattleCIO on March 15th for a leadership conversation featuring 2022 ORBIE Award winners sharing their leadership journeys and the significance of receiving the ORBIE Award. The program will recognize the 2023 Seattle ORBIE nominees - CIOs & CISOs driving innovation & transforming Seattle's leading organizations. 

Leadership Unscripted: Inspiring Women

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 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.

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Rainier Club

All SeattleCIO Members are invited to meet your 2023 ORBIE Finalists at the annual four-course gourmet chef’s dinner with sommelier-matched wine pairings.The evening begins with a reception followed by “The Most Interesting CIOs & CISOs in the World” Finalist Dinner. Between courses, SeattleCIO members and finalists are introduced in a collegial format that consistently receives acclaim as “the most fun I’ve ever had in a room of CIOs & CISOs.”

Seattle ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM Hyatt Regency Lake Washington

Inspire your team and invite them to join Seattle's leading CIOs, and for the first time ever - CISOs, on June 16th to meet the finalists & winners of the 2023 Seattle ORBIE Awards.All SeattleCIO members receive 4 ORBIE tickets (yourself plus three colleagues), to experience leading CIOs & CISOs using technology to transform Seattle organizations.

Liftoff! Welcome New Members

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Washington Athletic Club

Join your SeattleCIO colleagues on July 20th for a member-focused conversation hosted by incoming SeattleCIO Chair Chip Suttles, VP, Technology of Seattle Seahawks, on maximizing the value of SeattleCIO and the Inspire Leadership Network. You will have the opportunity to meet and welcome our newest CIO members. There will be special entertainment provided by the Asian Hall of Fame to conclude the evening.With over 1,200 national members and growing, Inspire Leadership Network is a strategic resource for CIOs to gain leadership advantage through the collective knowledge & experience of CIO peers. Everyone wins when leaders engage and share ideas, experiences, and best practices in a collegial, member-centric environment.

Women's IT Network Reception

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Washington Athletic Club

Converge23

10:00 AM - 9:30 PM 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 Digital Event

Inside Brooks Running

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Brooks Running Corporate Headquarters

Join SeattleCIO Member Kathlyn Jones to explore the innovation, technology, and RunHappy strategy that is driving Brooks to be a Leader in Specialty Running Market; creating the shoes named "Best Women's Running Shoe" and "Best Winter Running Shoe" by Runner's World and Sports Illustrated.  Founded in 1914, Brooks is committed to inspire everyone to run and be active. They do this by creating innovative gear that keeps them running longer, farther and faster. They are dedicated to technological innovation as well as environmental sustainability responsible sourcing and community impact.

Elevating Women in Technology

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Puget Sound Energy

Join SeattleCIO for the "Elevating Women in Technology" event with Nicole McMackin, CEO of Irvine Technology Corporation. Nicole is an expert in spearheading initiatives that focus on bringing awareness to organizations on how to best create a gender diverse team. Engage in an interactive conversation on the dynamics of developing a gender diverse team and elevating the women in our organizations and networks. Please invite your organization’s high potential women leaders in technology as your guest.