
Where Visionary Leaders Converge
The Leadership Gap: Preparing CIOs for the AI-Driven Operating Model
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Overview
As AI reshapes how enterprises operate, the CIO role is under pressure to evolve faster than ever before.
Technology leadership is no longer defined by systems and delivery alone—it now demands fluency in AI strategy, organizational change, risk ownership, and business model transformation. Yet many CIOs are being asked to lead AI-driven operating models without the mandate, structure, or skills traditionally required to do so.
In this high-level panel discussion, experienced CIOs will examine the growing leadership gap between today’s IT organizations and the AI-enabled enterprises they are expected to support. Panelists will share perspectives on what it takes to move from technology steward to enterprise architect—aligning AI, data, talent, and governance to drive scalable outcomes.
This conversation will focus on leadership readiness rather than tools, offering candid insight into how CIOs are redefining their role, influencing the C-suite, and preparing their organizations for continuous, AI-led change.
The Intellectiv Dinner series brings together a panel of dynamic executives who embody the intersection of intellect and initiative and are visionaries shaping industries and redefining leadership.
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Agenda at a Glance
- 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMRegistration & Networking Drinks
- 6:15 PM - 7:00 PMIntellectiv Panel DiscussionThe Leadership Gap: Preparing CIOs for the AI-Driven Operating Model
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMVIP Dinner
- 8:30 PM - 9:00 PMNetworking Drinks
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