About Our Co-Host
CXO Nexus is an exclusive peer community where executives find the privacy, trust and shared experience needed to think through difficult decisions. Together, we’re bringing Columbus technology leaders into a room built for candid discussion, practical insight
and connections that continue beyond the evening.
WHO ATTENDS
Senior Technology Leaders Only
Every seat is reserved for a CIO, CISO, CTO, VP of IT or Director. With attendance limited to 45 senior IT leaders, the room is large enough to challenge your thinking and small enough for you to take part in the conversation.
Our Facilitator for the Evening
David Cannon is a globally recognized authority on IT service management, digital transformation, and IT operations. Over his three decade career, he has led consulting practices at Forrester, Hewlett-Packard, and BMC Software, co-authored six ITIL books, and served as chair of the itSMF. A lifetime achievement award recipient and sought after keynote speaker, David brings a practical perspective on connecting technology, operations, and business strategy.
- The Evening
- Wednesday,
- October 28, 2026
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- 4:30 PM TO 10:30 PM
- Easton Town Center, 4002 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219
Mitchell’s Ocean Club is where the Ocean Prime story began. Set above Easton Town Center, it combines the energy of one of Columbus’ best-known destinations with the privacy needed for an evening of open conversation. Guests will move from peer roundtables into dinner and drinks, with only 45 places available for senior technology leaders across the region.
What we'll discuss
The conversation around AI is moving faster than most operating models can keep up. This private dinner gives Columbus technology leaders space to separate real progress from noise, compare where AI belongs in IT operations and discuss how they are creating the ownership and guardrails to move forward.
TOPICS WE’LL COVER
- Where AI is creating measurable operational value and where it is still hype
- Clarifying ownership for AI governance across IT, security and the business
- Preparing data, teams and workflows for AI-enabled operations
Who Attends
Senior technology leaders only.
Every seat is a CIO, CISO or VP of IT. Attendance is by invitation only — we curate the room so every conversation is peer-to-peer, not vendor-to-prospect.