What to Expect at Converge26

CONNECT. RECOGNIZE. INSPIRE.

Prepare for a world-class event where leading C-level executives come together to inspire excellence.

Keynotes to Inspire

Learn from leadership and business experts to inspire greatness both professionally and personally.

Exclusive Experiences to Connect

Go behind the scenes and beyond the conference room to experience the Bay Area like never before.

Golden Gate Bridge

Late Night Events

Experience Bay Area’s world-class dining and entertainment with industry-leading peers.

Surprises All Around

Converge is full of surprises. Connect with members across North America while having fun.

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Day One

Tuesday, August 4

Chapter Officer Workshop

9:00–11:00 AM PT

Exclusive Experiences

Exclusive Experiences

Welcome Reception

8:00–10:00 PM PT

Day Two

Wednesday, August 5

Welcome Breakfast

7:30–8:30 AM PT

Program Session 1

Program Session 1

9:00–11:30 AM PT

Connect Lunch

11:30 AM –1:00 PM PT

Program Session 2

Program Session 2

1:00–3:30 PM PT

Converge26 Reception

hosted by Bay Area Members

5:00–6:30 PM PT

6:30–9:00 PM PT

Late Night

9:00–11:00 PM PT

Day Three

Thursday, August 6

Breakfast

7:30–8:30 AM PT

Program Session 3

Program Session 3

9:00–11:30 AM PT

Connect Lunch -or- Inspiring Women's Lunch

11:30 AM –1:30 PM PT

Breakouts / Leadership Roundtables

1:30–3:30 PM PT

Blue Carpet Paparazzi Reception

5:00–6:30 PM PT

6:30–9:00 PM PT

Late Night Awards Celebration

9:00–11:00 PM PT

Bespoke Napa Valley Exclusive Experience

A limited number of members and their guests can opt to add a curated 2-night Napa Valley experience to Converge26 (available for an additional fee).

Interested? Use the link below to receive more details.

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Prior keynotes that challenged and inspired

Anne
Chow

CEO (fmr.)

Becky
Blalock

Bharat
Anand

Bill
Aulet

Brené
Brown

Researcher & Author of Six #1 New York Times Best Sellers

Charlie
Feld

Founder & CEO

Chuck
Morgan

Executive Vice President

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David
Salyers

VP of Marketing (fmr.)

Dr. David
Cook

Author and Sports Psychologist

Ed
Bastian

Elizabeth
Bryant

SVP & Chief People Officer

Gary
Brantley

SVP & Chief Information Officer

Gerald
Chertavian

Horst
Schulze

James
Cash

James
Dallas

Jeff
Sprecher

John
O’Leary

Two-time #1 National Bestselling Author

Kate
Johnson

President & CEO

Maj. Gen. Jeff
Schloesser

Executive Vice President

Robert
Playter

Scott
Cooke

CEO

Steven
Williams

CEO

Tom
Leighton

Tom
Nealon

President (fmr.)

Tzurit
Or

Charles
Duhigg

Bestselling Author & Speaker

Cindy
Taibi

SVP & CIO (fmr.)

Admrl. Mike
Rogers

Director (fmr.)

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Donald
Miller

CEO

Thai
Lee

President & CEO

Peter
High

Forbes Contributor

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Danny
Meyer

Founder & Chairman

Latha
Maripuri

CISO & VP

Right in the heart of Silicon Valley

All Converge26 sessions and events will take place at or near the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. There are two conference hotel blocks, both connected to the convention center.

Marriott, San Jose Hilton, San Jose

Elevate Your Leadership

August 4-6 | Bay Area

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I will tell you it is hands down the best conference that I’ve ever been to as a CIO leader.

Andrea Markstrom

CIO

Schulte Roth & Zabel

It's all about building relationships at Converge... and then continuing to nurture them after you leave.

Brett Lansing

CIO

AccentCare

The relationships developed, insights into growing our amazing leadership teams, approaches to fostering a people-first culture, leading by influence, and so much more were priceless.

Bryce Carter

CIO

City of Arlington

Expect the unexpected. Expect to be delighted. Be ready to pause, think deeply about something you just heard, and to take action.

Curt Carver

VP & CIO

UAB

This CIO conference is unlike any I've ever attended. I've learned so much, made new friends, and built lasting bonds. The sense of belonging and care is second to none.

Darlene Williams

SVP & CIO

Rocket Software

An amazing and exceptional platform in a super private setting to connect, learn, teach and build relationships with likeminded senior business and technology leaders.

Ganesh Iyer

CEO

NIO

Converge provided me very valuable exposure to the needs that CEOs and board members have of their CISO. By hearing first hand their perspective, I’m much better positioned to be an even better enterprise leader in my organization.

Ian Schneller

CISO and DSVP

Health Care Service Corporation

The best and most collaborative event for technology business leaders that you'll attend this year.

Jamey Taylor

CTO & CISO

StateServ

Probably one of the best CIO oriented conferences I've attended. Good combination of networking, learning, and motivational.

Jim Cavellier

EVP & CIO

Cass Information Systems

Engaging, inspiring, thought-provoking…awesome!

Judith Apshago

VP of Information Technology

Amtrak

Very impressed with the conference - certainly exceeded my expectations. Well done! The speakers and topics were excellent but everything still had a light, fun, and engaging mood.

Justin McFarland

EVP of Information Technology

McCarthy Holdings, Inc.

At Converge, I had the opportunity to learn from others who face the same challenges and issues I encounter daily.

Ken Somogyi

VP Information Technology

MERS/Goodwill

Outstanding gathering of best of the best global business and technology leaders. A forum to connect, share best practices, and celebrate with the best CIO's in the world.

Mike Schmidt

CIO

Deloitte

Phenomenal planning, preparation, arrangement and execution. This mirrored 'Hollywood Oscars'.

Nagarajan Muthusamy

CIO, CTO & CISO

Reliable Parts

Valuable content and relationship building with numerous moments of surprise and delight.

Rachel Lockett

CIO

Pohlad Companies

Great networking event and one of the best collection of conversations about the challenges facing CIOs now and in the future.

Randy Volkin

CIO

Perry Homes

The caliber and quality of the presenters are outstanding—it's like attending a masterclass.

Todd Kackley

VP & CIO

Textron

Join us & be inspired.

August 4–6, 2026 | Bay Area

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