CIO as Chief Intelligence Officer

A CXO Roundtable at Dreamforce 2025, hosted by Teqfocus

About the session

CIOs are no longer just technology stewards—they are becoming the chief intelligence officers of their organizations. As AI moves from experimentation to core business driver, CIOs must orchestrate data, infrastructure, and strategy to unlock growth.

This session explores how CIOs can lead the charge in embedding AI across the enterprise, driving innovation, trust, and measurable outcomes.

An intimate CXO exchange served with elevated lunch and cocktails, blending strategy with meaningful networking

What You Can Expect

CIOs leading the shift from infrastructure management to AI-driven growth
Building AI-ready infrastructure to enable enterprise adoption
Ensuring governance & trust in AI—privacy, ethics, compliance

Why Now?

AI has shifted from hype to the boardroom agenda. CIOs are being called to redefine their role—from managing IT costs to driving intelligence-led growth. Enterprises that embed AI governance and innovation now will be tomorrow’s market leaders.

Meet Your Host

Vinod Nair is a business and technology leader with 20+ years advising Fortune 50 companies on digital transformation and IT strategy.

Now CRO at Teqfocus, he connects business growth with AI and cloud execution, informed by leadership roles at Slalom and Deloitte.

❝ The CIO is no longer the custodian of infrastructure—they are the architects of intelligence. Organizations where CIOs harness AI, data, and trust to drive growth will define the next era of enterprise leadership. ❞

Part of the Teqfocus CXO Summit Series

The CXO Roundtable at Dreamforce is part of the Teqfocus CXO Summit series—a monthly leadership forum where senior executives exchange ideas, share real-world challenges, and co-create the future of industry-specific digital transformation.