What to Expect in New York

Exclusive Experiences Beyond the Conference Room

Converge25 includes exclusive access to iconic venues to experience New York City like never before.

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Day One

Tuesday, August 12

Chapter Officer Workshop

9:00–11:00 AM ET

Lunch

11:30 AM –2:00 PM ET

Exclusive Experiences

Exclusive Experiences

Welcome Reception

at Marriot Marquis

8:00–10:00 PM ET

Day Two

Wednesday, August 13

Welcome Breakfast

7:30–8:30 AM ET

Program Session 1

Program Session 1

9:00–11:30 AM ET

Connect Lunch

11:30 AM –1:00 PM ET

Program Session 2

Program Session 2

1:00–3:30 PM ET

Converge25 Reception

5:00–6:30 PM ET

6:30–9:00 PM ET

Late Night

9:00 PM ET

Day Three

Thursday, August 14

Inspirational Breakfast

7:30–8:30 AM ET

Program Session 3

Program Session 3

9:00–11:30 AM ET

Connect Lunch

11:30 AM –1:00 PM ET

Program Session 4

Program Session 4

1:00–3:30 PM ET

Blue Carpet Paparazzi Reception

5:00–6:30 PM ET

6:30–9:00 PM ET

Late Night Awards Celebration

9:00 PM ET

Keynotes to challenge and inspire.

Charles
Duhigg

New York Times Bestselling Author

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter and the author of The Power of Habit, which spent over three years on The New York Times bestseller list. His writing explores the science of habit formation in our lives, companies, and societies. Duhigg’s impactful work with The New Yorker, television, and podcasts shapes public discourse and drives conversations on productivity and communication.

…and much more to come!

More speakers will be announced leading up to the conference.

Prior Keynotes

CEOs and CIOs from…

AT&T

Bell

Lumen

National Football League

Southwest Airlines

Texas Rangers

National Security Agency

PepsiCo Foods North America

The Feld Group

Toyota Financial Services

Right in the heart of Times Square.

New York Marriott Marquis

All Converge25 sessions and events will take place in or around the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square.

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Where Technology Leaders Connect

August 12-14 / New York

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

Jamey Taylor

CTO & CISO

StateServ

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

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

Todd Kackley

VP & CIO

Textron

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Brett Lansing

CIO

AccentCare

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

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

Nagarajan Muthusamy

CIO, CTO & CISO

Reliable Parts

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

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

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

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

Rachel Lockett

CIO

Pohlad Companies

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

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August 12–14, 2025 | New York City

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