Strategy Discussion

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET Join Us Online

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!

Nominations Open

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

Strategy Discussion

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET Join Us Online

Inside Marriott

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Marriott International

Marriott International recently opened its tech-forward, global headquarters - a project whose design, planning, and construction spanned six years, including pivoting through the Covid-19 pandemic. Join Jim Scholefield to experience the state-of-the-art facility in downtown Bethesda.Jim and his team will also share insights on Marriott's digital strategy, which has driven not only recovery but record-setting revenue for the company. Sarah Searls, Sr. Vice President, Digital Products, will provide a snapshot of the company's recent digital performance and discuss how they have positioned the company's digital channels to engage its most loyal customers.

Inside HII

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET HII - VASCIC Conference Center

Nominee Reception

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET Children's National Innovation & Research Campus

The CapitalCIO Advisory board invites you to join prominent technology executives from around Capital Area in recognizing the outstanding leaders nominated for the Capital ORBIE Awards and building deeper connections with CIO peers within your community.

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.

Strategy Discussion

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET

Finalist Reception & Dinner

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET The Army and Navy Club

Did you know that CapitalCIO’s members are the most interesting CIOs in the world? Join the 2023 Capital ORBIE finalists and prior ORBIE winners for a 4-course evening of laughter and entertainment, as we get to know this year’s ORBIE Awards finalists.

Capital ORBIE Awards

7:15 AM - 10:30 AM ET JW Marriott Washington DC

The ORBIE awards are the premier technology executive recognition program of its kind. This event honors technology executives who demonstrate leadership excellence. Join CIO peers to celebrate the outstanding competing in the 2023 Capital 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 - 8:00 PM ET Tower Club

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

CapitalCIO Member Benefit Q&A: Leadership Academy

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM ET Digital Event

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 Library of Congress

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET Library of Congress

Join CapitalCIO ORBIE Winner Judith Conklin to discuss the technology that runs the Library of Congress, including a behind-the-scenes tour!

Holiday Social

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET Lisa Roger's Home

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

Nominations Open

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM ET

Converge23 Encore Event

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

Conversations Over Dinner

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET Wildfire Tysons

Join CapitalCIO Programs Co-Chair Scott Frost, CIO at 3Pillar Global, for an interactive discussion on the crucial topics facing technology leaders this year.

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 Amazon HQ2

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Amazon HQ2

Join CapitalCIO Chair Emeritus Kristie Grinnell for a fireside chat with Rachael Lightly & Charlie Gronek on the technology and design efficiency incorporated inside Amazon’s uniquely sustainable HQ2.