Backbone Forum Central

Central CIO / CTOForum

June 7-9, 2026
Austin, TX

Join 70+ CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders for three days of strategic insights, executive networking, and hands-on learning at the premier IT leadership forum.

ITx Collective Forum
REGISTRATION OPEN
70+
IT Leaders
48
Hours of Networking
THE ITx DIFFERENCE

What You Can Expect

Three days that will transform how you approach IT leadership

3 Days of Intensive Learning

Packed with insights from industry leaders who deliver real-world experience, not theory. Every session is designed to give you actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.

Learn from Those Who've Been There

We know IT leaders learn best from experience. Connect with peers who live and breathe what you do, so you can learn from their victories and challenges.

Community-Driven Agenda

We respect your time and develop the agenda from the ground up based on community feedback and what you're experiencing. Every topic is chosen because our network said it matters.

Vetted Solution Providers

Every vendor presentation is carefully curated to ensure relevance to the challenges our community faces. We select speakers based on their ability to provide real value, not their budget.

The ITx Promise

Every forum delivers real solutions to real problems from real leaders who've been in your shoes.

48
Hours of Content
70+
IT Leaders

Why Leaders Trust ITx Collective

Chatham House Rules ensure confidentiality
Every attendee is vetted and verified
Limited to CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders only
No recording, no press, no public sharing
SECURE YOUR SEAT

Register for the Forum

Limited seats available for qualified IT leaders. Complete the form below to request your invitation.

Gold Sponsor

Perforce
ITx Forum Experience
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES

Five Ways to Level Up

Each forum combines multiple formats to deliver maximum value and actionable intelligence.

01

Strategic Briefings

Insights on digital transformation, emerging tech, and industry trends.

Cloud ArchitectureAI & AutomationData Modernization
02

Leadership Councils

Closed-door peer discussions with Fortune 500 CIOs and CTOs.

ConfidentialPeer-to-Peer
03

Hands-On Workshops

Interactive sessions with frameworks for immediate implementation.

Practical ToolsAction Plans
04

Strategic Planning

Executive sessions on roadmaps and organizational transformation.

Board CommunicationROI Frameworks
05

Live Simulations

Real-world scenarios with crisis management exercises.

System OutagesTeam Leadership
TRUSTED BY LEADERS

What Leaders Say

"The event was perfect. The organization, the venue, the sessions… everything was on point. One suggestion I may have would be to add another day to the event so we can have a choice of activities we could do such as golf, hiking, hotsprings, etc. Am sure lots of the participants would gladly pay the extra charge for an extra day."

Alexandre Lupien
Directeur général des ressources informationnelles (CIO), Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

"Thank you for organizing a great event in Chicago! I watched the team run around, wrangle the participants, keep things organized and on schedule. You all handled each detail and challenge flawlessly. You've assembled an awesome team and it's a testimony to your leadership."

Steve Allen
ITSM Director, WSB

"The forum has provided me with much insight on the current hot topics that all IT leaders are struggling with. I was most impressed with the panels and fireside chats given by fellow attendees... I realized I was not alone, that we were all fighting the same battles, and searching for answers to similar situations."

Frank Rotondi
I.T. Officer, Henry Street Settlement

"Big Thank You to everyone at SINC as well as the sponsors and presenters. You all did a fantastic job and put on a great event. Made some great connections, and had some really insightful conversations."

Collin Keen
Implementation Program Manager, SEI

"Great to be part of the SINC community! Your team did a great job making the conference a success."

Rob Huang
Director, Enterprise Operations, Mastercard
WHY ATTEND

Elevate Your IT Strategy

The ITx Collective Forum isn't just another conference. It's where IT leaders come to think critically, share openly, and leave with solutions that matter.

Strategic Intelligence

Access cutting-edge insights on digital transformation, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies from industry experts and analysts.

Executive Networking

Build relationships with vetted peers who understand your challenges. Share strategies and solutions in a confidential, trust-based environment.

Actionable Insights

Walk away with practical frameworks, tools, and strategies you can implement immediately to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Peer Learning

Participate in roundtable discussions and problem-solving sessions focused on real-world challenges facing IT leaders today.

Detailed Agenda

Three Days of Impact

A carefully curated program designed to maximize learning, networking, and actionable outcomes.

Curated
Attendee Selection
Structured
Networking Sessions
Confidential
Discussion Environment
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with Your Peers

Build lasting relationships with fellow IT leaders who understand your challenges. Every attendee is vetted to ensure productive, high-level conversations.

From structured roundtables to informal networking sessions, you'll have multiple opportunities to connect, share insights, and develop partnerships that extend beyond the forum.

MARCH 15-17, 2026

Your Journey Begins Here

Join the most exclusive IT leadership forum of 2026. Limited seats available for qualified leaders only.

Registration is invitation-only and subject to approval