C-Suite Forum

Where Strategic Leaders Shape the Future Together

ORLANDO, FL

Monday, March 9, 2026

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Orlando World Center Marriott

What is the C-Suite Forum?

The C-Suite Forum is an invite-only experience for senior institutional leaders, CIOs, Vice Presidents, and Cabinet-level decision-makers, who are driving transformational change. Curated for strategy, leadership, and innovation, this track delivers unmatched value through collaborative dialogue, expert facilitation, and peer-driven insights.

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed exclusively for:

  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
  • Vice Presidents and Associate VPs
  • Provosts, Deans, and other Cabinet-level leaders

Attendance is limited to invited participants to foster open, high-level dialogue in a trusted environment.

Why Should You Attend?

  • Closed-Door Conversations: Engage in candid, off-the-record discussions with peers facing similar strategic challenges.
  • Facilitated Ideation: Work through real-world issues with guided frameworks that prompt meaningful outcomes.
  • Peer Networking: Build relationships with trusted leaders who understand your world.
  • Executive Touchpoints: Experience thoughtful moments designed to elevate both the conversation and the overall experience.

What to Expect at the C-Suite Forum

The C-Suite Forum is a highly focused experience designed exclusively for executive leaders navigating the future of higher education. This is your opportunity to step away from day-to-day demands and engage in strategic, peer-level conversations that matter.

Each 75-minute session is crafted to spark insight and action—bringing together real-world perspectives, expert guidance, and space for open dialogue.

Key Topics We’ll Explore:

  • Leadership Pipeline & Succession Planning - Strategies for building resilient leadership and aligning workforce planning with institutional goals.
  • AI & Data Readiness - Ensuring your institution is prepared to harness AI through strong data infrastructure and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strategic Influence & Negotiation - Navigating high-stakes vendor partnerships and internal conversations with confidence and clarity.

You'll leave with actionable strategies, fresh perspectives, and new connections to support your institution’s transformation journey.

Kickoff Panel

20 minutes

Gain inspiration from executive peers who share how they’re tackling the session’s central theme.

Executive Roundtables

45 minutes

Participate in small-group discussions led by expert facilitators. Exchange perspectives, co-develop solutions, and challenge institutional norms.

Closing Insights

10 minutes

Wrap with synthesized takeaways, thematic highlights, and practical next steps.

Join Industry Leaders
Alliance 2026 isn’t just for technologists—it’s a must-attend event for C-Suite leaders.

We're driving strategy and transformation in higher education and the public sector together.
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Session Agenda

Subject to Changes

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Executive Networking Lunch

Enjoy a relaxed, curated lunch with fellow C-suite attendees
to start the day building strategic relationships.

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 1: Future-Proofing Leadership: Strategic Workforce & Succession Planning for Institutional Resilience

A deep dive into building agile leadership pipelines, addressing the talent gap, and aligning workforce planning with your institution’s long-term mission and vision.

2:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Session 2: Powering AI Through Data: Readiness, Integration & Institutional Alignment

As AI reshapes higher education, institutions must ensure data readiness and cross-functional alignment. This session explores strategies for robust data infrastructure, ethical implementation, and collaboration across departments. Engage with peers on best practices for enabling responsible, institution-wide AI adoption.

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Break

Take a moment to recharge, check messages, or connect informally with peers before the final session.

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Session 3: Strategic Influence: Navigating Partnerships, Negotiations & Difficult Conversations at the Executive Level

Strong partnerships are built—not assumed. This session equips executive leaders with strategies to manage high-stakes vendor relationships, internal negotiations, and complex conversations with clarity and confidence. Explore real-world scenarios and tactics for maintaining alignment, setting expectations, and preserving institutional integrity through challenging dialogues.

Ready to Lead the Conversation?

Seats are limited. If you’ve received an invitation, confirm your participation early to secure your spot.