HMG Strategy will host its 18th Annual Chicago C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on September 22 at The University Club of Chicago. The event gathers regional CIOs, CISOs, and senior technology executives who oversee billions in enterprise technology investments. Discussions will center on AI governance, Agentic AI, cybersecurity resilience, and the expanding role of technology leaders as strategic business drivers.
Summit agenda and executive participation
The summit features executive discussions and panels with technology leaders from IBM, JPMorgan Chase, Archer Daniels Midland, CNA Insurance, Comcast Business Services, Veralto, IAT Insurance Group, and other organizations. Sessions will examine operational resilience, AI operating models, workforce design in the age of AI, and cybersecurity as a strategic differentiator.
Attendees will also join interactive roundtables on AI implementation and ethics, leadership development, and sales enablement. The event closes with HMG Strategy's Innovation Accelerator Startup Showcase, highlighting emerging companies in AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology.
HMG Strategy will present Global Leadership Institute Awards to several Chicago-area executives, recognizing their contributions to enterprise transformation.
The "CEO of Technology" vision
A central theme of the summit is the evolution of the CIO into what HMG Strategy calls the "CEO of Technology." This concept addresses how senior technology executives can strengthen board-level influence and lead business transformation beyond traditional IT operations. The summit is part of HMG Strategy's broader executive leadership framework, designed to help leaders prepare their enterprises for AI adoption while managing cybersecurity risk and delivering measurable business outcomes.
"Technology leaders have an opportunity to redefine what it means to lead in an era of rapid technological change," said Hunter Muller, founder and CEO of HMG Strategy. "The most effective leaders aren't simply deploying new technologies. They're helping their organizations understand where technology creates lasting value, manage emerging risks and make smarter decisions about the future."
Who attends and what they gain
The summit is designed for CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Data Officers, Chief AI Officers, and other senior business technology leaders. Attendance is complimentary for qualified executives. The agenda targets practical strategies for leading AI-enabled transformation, with sessions on AI risk management, responsible implementation, and building AI-native security frameworks.
For executives focused on AI for Executives & Strategy, the summit provides peer networking within HMG's executive community and technology intelligence on real-world use cases for Agentic AI and cyber risk. CIOs seeking structured development can also explore an AI Learning Path for CIOs that addresses governance and infrastructure strategy.
Registration is closing soon. Qualified technology executives can register for a complimentary pass to the September 22 summit at The University Club of Chicago, which includes a full culinary breakfast, executive luncheon, and networking reception.
Why this matters for executives and strategy
The summit reflects a structural shift in enterprise leadership: technology executives are now expected to drive business strategy, not just manage infrastructure. For senior leaders, the ability to govern AI adoption, articulate cybersecurity investment as a competitive advantage, and communicate technology's value at the board level has become a core competency. Events like this one offer direct access to peers who are solving the same problems at scale-without vendor agendas or consulting frameworks.
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