2025 CIO 100 Symposium & Awards Event

Rocket Software was proud to sponsor the 2025 CIO 100 Symposium & Awards, held in sunny Arizona. This event brought together the brightest minds in IT leadership to network with peers, discuss IT innovation, and explore the future of enterprise technology.

Event details

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Arizona

Event description

The CIO 100 Symposium is the premier destination for CIOs and senior technology executives seeking actionable insights on digital transformation, emerging technologies, cybersecurity best practices, and more.

This year’s agenda featured three days of dynamic keynotes and interactive sessions focused on scaling AI for new business models, increasing innovation in technology, and modernizing core technology stacks – without costly business disruption.

Learn more about Rocket Software’s presence during the 2025 symposium here.

Rocket Software CIO 100 highlights:

Keynote session: The Modernization Paradox: Balancing Innovation and Stability while Avoiding Disruption
Rocket Software Launch Pad
Rocket Software Kiosk
CIO 100 Gala and Celebration Dessert Reception. Powered by Rocket Software
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Keynote session

Modernization Paradox: Balancing Innovation and Stability while Avoiding Disruption

While 60% of C-suite leaders rank IT modernization as a top priority, 70% of transformation efforts still fall short due to outdated assumptions around digital transformation.

In a powerful keynote, Phil Buckellew, our President of Infrastructure Modernization, discussed the new mindset needed to modernize core systems, embrace hybrid cloud architectures, and strengthen security to drive transformation without compromising business outcomes.

This encompasses Precision Modernization —an approach that enables organizations to evolve incrementally and intelligently, without succumbing to reliance on oversimplified solutions that lead to failure.

Phil Buckellew on stage with Rocket Software in the background

Presenter

Phil Buckellew

President

Infrastructure Modernization Business Unit

Rocket Software Launch Pad

The Rocket Software Launch Pad was located in Meeting Room Moor 3, conveniently situated on the same level as the symposium. Throughout the event, attendees enjoyed a selection of snacks, refreshments, charging stations, and comfortable seating. This space offered a place to unwind, recharge, and connect with Rocket Software team members. Each afternoon, a self-serve bar featuring a variety of adult beverages was also available.

Rocket Software Kiosk

Throughout the symposium, attendees visited Rocket Software’s kiosk outside the main ballroom to explore how organizations can future-proof infrastructure, data, and application systems—without disruption.

Guests had the opportunity to meet our on-site experts, discover real-world transformation strategies, and learn how to drive innovation while preserving core systems. You can follow up with our experts here.

2 people at the Rocket Software Kiosk in the event

CIO 100 Gala and Celebration Dessert Reception

After a full day of sessions, attendees joined Rocket Software for an unforgettable evening of celebration. The evening began with the CIO 100 Awards Cocktail Reception, followed by an elegant Gala and Awards Presentation honoring this year’s most innovative IT organizations. The night concluded with Rocket Software’s Celebratory Dessert Reception, featuring cake, champagne, and great company as we toasted to technological excellence and this year’s CIO 100 honorees.