The Council
An independent council for Manhattan’s technology leadership.
01Overview
The Council offers what conventional networking organizations do not: a trusted peer network, confidential executive dialogue, strategic insight, influential relationships, and business opportunities.
Members gain direct access to fellow technology leaders who understand the complexity of enterprise decision-making: transformation, cybersecurity, AI adoption, infrastructure, talent, and risk. Through curated introductions, private roundtables, executive dinners, and strategic programming, members exchange practical intelligence, benchmark priorities, identify trusted partners, influence the technology agenda, and build relationships that support organizational growth and leadership advancement.
The Council also connects members with corporate partners, investors, universities, research institutions, and public-sector leaders, to discover emerging solutions, shape strategic partnerships, take part in high-level initiatives, and help advance New York City’s position as a global center for technology and innovation.
02Our mission
To empower technology leaders through exclusive peer access, actionable strategic insight, meaningful influence, and high-value business opportunities, enabling members to accelerate transformation, advance innovation, strengthen digital infrastructure, and shape the future of enterprise technology.
The Council exists to help members:
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Relationships
Build trusted relationships with a select community of CIOs and senior technology executives.
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Perspective
Access confidential peer perspectives on critical business and technology challenges.
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Early insight
Gain early insight into emerging technologies, market developments, regulatory issues, and investment trends.
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Influence
Influence conversations affecting enterprise technology, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, and workforce development.
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Opportunity
Identify qualified business partners, solution providers, investors, talent, and strategic opportunities.
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Visibility
Elevate their professional visibility and leadership within Manhattan’s business and technology community.
03Our vision
To establish the Manhattan CIO Council as one of the most respected and influential private executive technology leadership communities in the United States: a trusted environment where members gain privileged peer access, shape strategic conversations, discover meaningful business opportunities, and help connect the people, companies, ideas, and investments shaping tomorrow’s digital economy.
04Governance
Independent by design.
The Council operates independently of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and is governed as a private membership organization, with its own:
- Membership standards
- Governance structure
- Programming
- Partnerships
- Financial model
05Leadership
The Founding Executive Council
A Founding Executive Council will provide strategic direction, industry leadership, and guidance on programming and membership development.
The founding yearBy invitation
Membership is by invitation.
Founding membership is forming now. Request an invitation, nominate a peer, or ask about a founding partnership.
