SIM Chicago Executive Women in Tech | Topic: Strategic Leadership:Lessons from the CIO Chair
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When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30 - 8:00PM
Where: Motorola Mobility Offices
222 W. Merchandise Mart
Chicago, Illinois  60654
United States
Contact: SIM Chicago
info@sim-chicago.org

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** This event is invite only, if you wish to be invited, please contact info@sim-chicago.org**

 

On behalf of the SIM Chicago Chapter, you are invited to our next curated gathering of senior practitioner technology leaders for an evening of candid dialogue and meaningful executive connection.

 

Bold voices. Trusted leadership. Shared purpose.

 

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, March 24

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Motorola Mobility Office, Merchandise Mart, 18th Floor, Chicago

Panel Topic: Strategic Leadership: Lessons from the CIO Chair

 

Join us for an engaging and candid conversation with accomplished women CIOs as they share real-world lessons. The discussion will explore:

  • Strategic priorities shaping CIO agendas today
  • Navigating AI acceleration with disciplined governance and business alignment
  • The evolving expectations of the CIO role
  • The realities of setting and executing strategy in complex organizations

 

Panelists will also share perspectives on:

  • Partnering with executive teams and Boards,
  • Influencing at the C suite level, and
  • Lessons from their leadership journeys

Whether you are currently serving as a CIO or preparing for the next level, this discussion will provide practical insight and valuable peer perspective.

 

Featuring CIO Panelists

  • Ann Madea, EVP & CIO, Simmons Bank
  • Kelly Coomer, SVP & CIO, Sammons Financial Group
  • Teresa Andrea, VP & CIO, Silver Cross Hospital

Co-hosted and moderated by:

  • Jane Possell, EVP & CIO, CNA Insurance
  • Susan Malisch, SVP & CIO, American Medical Association

 

The evening will include a hosted reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a moderated CIO panel discussion, and dedicated time for executive networking.

 

Registration

Complimentary for SIM members

$60 for non-members

 

This invitation-only gathering is intended to foster high-value conversation among senior women in technology leadership roles.

Please note: This invitation is non-transferable. Due to limited capacity and event commitments, cancellations or no-shows cannot be accommodated.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to an impactful evening at the Motorola Mobility Office, Merchandise Mart.

 

This event is made possible through the sponsorship of Lenovo and AMD.

Thank you to our sponsors: