Backbone Forum West

West CIO / CTOForum

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.

October 11-13, 2026
M Resort | Las Vegas, NV

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Community Leadership

IT Leadership Forum Driven by Community and Elevated Networking

The Backbone CIO/CTO Forum brings together the most influential technology executives in an exclusive, intimate environment across two and a half days of strategic sessions, premium networking experiences, and invitation-only boardroom discussions.

Attendance is strictly limited to enterprise Directors, Vice Presidents, and Chief Information Officers. Approved attendees experience this transformative forum completely complimentary (lodging, travel, and all meals are fully covered).

This is your chance to engage with the most influential minds in enterprise technology while forging relationships that will define the future of IT leadership.

Leadership Council

Agenda Developed With Our Executive Council

Shivani Agarwal

Shivani Agarwal

Head of Digital Infrastructure, Operations and Workplace Experience

McLane Company

Priya Almelkar

Priya Almelkar

SVP and Chief Information Officer

Wolfspeed

Heidi Anderson

Heidi Anderson

Chief Information Officer

Prestige Financial Services

Amit Basu

Amit Basu

Chief Information Officer & CISO

International Seaways

Brian Benn

Brian Benn

Chief Information Officer

Clark Atlanta University

Joe Barfield

Joe Barfield

CIO / CISO

Heritage Communities

Jalen Byford

Jalen Byford

Chief Information Officer

Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma

Ian Catolico

Ian Catolico

Chief Information Officer

Qualfon

Shawnna DelHierro

Shawnna DelHierro

Chief Information Officer

SoundHound AI

Amel Edmond

Amel Edmond

Chief Information Officer

Withum

Vince Fattore

Vince Fattore

Chief Information Officer

RoadSafe

GS Jha

GS Jha

Global CIO & CISO

QuantumScape

Nathan Kimpel

Nathan Kimpel

Head of Technology - Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield

Chris Livanos

Chris Livanos

Chief Information Officer

Motion Picture & Television Fund

Mat Mathews

Mat Mathews

Chief Information Officer

Fortrex Solutions

Joao Mendes

Joao Mendes

Sr. Vice President of Technology

Legends Global

Cory Nakvinda

Cory Nakvinda

Chief Information Officer

Xceed Management Group

Daniel Naylor

Daniel Naylor

Chief Information Officer

Precision Aviation Group

Eric Poon

Eric Poon

Chief Information and Technology Officer

Resolute Grid

Clark Rainer

Clark Rainer

Chief Information Officer

Georgia Attorney General's Office

Deepak Sachdeva

Deepak Sachdeva

CIO / CTO / CDO

United States Air Force

Irvinder Singh

Irvinder Singh

Chief Technology Officer

World Bank

Brian Singer

Brian Singer

Chief Technology Officer

RSi

Derek Stephens

Derek Stephens

Chief Information Officer & CISO

LHC Group

Tanweer Surve

Tanweer Surve

Head of Cloud Center of Enablement & Platform Engineering

PNC

Dr. Kane Tomlin

Dr. Kane Tomlin

Chief Information Officer

Mississippi Department of Health

Altaf Uddin

Altaf Uddin

Chief Information Technology Officer

Kansas Legislature

BJ Vander Linden

BJ Vander Linden

Chief Information Officer

Larry H. Miller Company

Charles Wiggins

Charles Wiggins

VP Technology / CIO

American Marketing Association

Richard Zhu

Richard Zhu

Agency CIO

Tennessee Department of Mental Health

Shivani Agarwal

Shivani Agarwal

Head of Digital Infrastructure, Operations and Workplace Experience

McLane Company

Priya Almelkar

Priya Almelkar

SVP and Chief Information Officer

Wolfspeed

Heidi Anderson

Heidi Anderson

Chief Information Officer

Prestige Financial Services

Amit Basu

Amit Basu

Chief Information Officer & CISO

International Seaways

Brian Benn

Brian Benn

Chief Information Officer

Clark Atlanta University

Joe Barfield

Joe Barfield

CIO / CISO

Heritage Communities

Jalen Byford

Jalen Byford

Chief Information Officer

Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma

Ian Catolico

Ian Catolico

Chief Information Officer

Qualfon

Shawnna DelHierro

Shawnna DelHierro

Chief Information Officer

SoundHound AI

Amel Edmond

Amel Edmond

Chief Information Officer

Withum

Vince Fattore

Vince Fattore

Chief Information Officer

RoadSafe

GS Jha

GS Jha

Global CIO & CISO

QuantumScape

Nathan Kimpel

Nathan Kimpel

Head of Technology - Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield

Chris Livanos

Chris Livanos

Chief Information Officer

Motion Picture & Television Fund

Mat Mathews

Mat Mathews

Chief Information Officer

Fortrex Solutions

Joao Mendes

Joao Mendes

Sr. Vice President of Technology

Legends Global

Cory Nakvinda

Cory Nakvinda

Chief Information Officer

Xceed Management Group

Daniel Naylor

Daniel Naylor

Chief Information Officer

Precision Aviation Group

Eric Poon

Eric Poon

Chief Information and Technology Officer

Resolute Grid

Clark Rainer

Clark Rainer

Chief Information Officer

Georgia Attorney General's Office

Deepak Sachdeva

Deepak Sachdeva

CIO / CTO / CDO

United States Air Force

Irvinder Singh

Irvinder Singh

Chief Technology Officer

World Bank

Brian Singer

Brian Singer

Chief Technology Officer

RSi

Derek Stephens

Derek Stephens

Chief Information Officer & CISO

LHC Group

Tanweer Surve

Tanweer Surve

Head of Cloud Center of Enablement & Platform Engineering

PNC

Dr. Kane Tomlin

Dr. Kane Tomlin

Chief Information Officer

Mississippi Department of Health

Altaf Uddin

Altaf Uddin

Chief Information Technology Officer

Kansas Legislature

BJ Vander Linden

BJ Vander Linden

Chief Information Officer

Larry H. Miller Company

Charles Wiggins

Charles Wiggins

VP Technology / CIO

American Marketing Association

Richard Zhu

Richard Zhu

Agency CIO

Tennessee Department of Mental Health

Three Days of Impact

Detailed Agenda

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

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Forum Partners

Thank you to our partners who make this forum possible

Gold Sponsors

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Insight

The ITx Difference

What You Can Expect

Access cutting-edge insights on digital transformation, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies from industry experts and analysts. Every session is designed to give you a competitive edge you can bring back to your organization.

M Resort Las Vegas

Immersive Experiences

Five Ways to Level Up

Multiple formats deliver maximum value and actionable intelligence.

Strategic Briefings

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

Cloud ArchitectureAI & AutomationData Modernization

Leadership Councils

Closed-door peer discussions with Fortune 500 CIOs and CTOs under Chatham House Rules.

ConfidentialPeer-to-Peer

Hands-On Workshops

Interactive sessions with take-home frameworks for immediate implementation.

Practical ToolsAction Plans

Strategic Planning

Executive sessions on roadmaps and organizational transformation.

Board CommunicationROI Frameworks

Live Simulations

Real-world scenarios with crisis management exercises.

System OutagesTeam Leadership
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.

M Resort Spa Casino Las Vegas

Venue & Location

M Resort Spa Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada

Experience luxury and convenience at M Resort Spa Casino, one of Las Vegas's premier destinations. The perfect setting for focused collaboration and networking with stunning views of the Las Vegas Valley.

Prime Location: Minutes from Harry Reid International Airport with easy access to the Las Vegas Valley
Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art meeting spaces and technology for focused collaboration
All-Inclusive: Accommodations, meals, and activities all included for the full forum experience
Resort Amenities: Award-winning spa, dining, and entertainment at one of Las Vegas's premier destinations

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rob Huang
Director, Enterprise Operations, Mastercard

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