TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.MIT Sloan CIO Symposium to Showcase 10 Startups Focused on CIO NeedsMIT Sloan CIO Symposium to Showcase 10 Startups Focused on CIO NeedsThe annual CIO conference, which InformationWeek will be attending live, will highlight early-stage companies focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data needs for enterprise IT.Shane Snider, Senior Writer, InformationWeekMay 15, 20251 Min ReadPanther Media GmbH via Alamy StockThe annual MIT Sloan CIO Symposium taking place May 19-20 in Cambridge, Mass. will feature 10 startup businesses that offer innovative solutions for IT executives during its 2025 Innovation Showcase.The Innovation Showcase offers CIOs and other IT leaders a chance to explore early-stage US-based businesses. Aperio, Arundo Analytics, Bluumly, DataTrails, DBOS, FenixPyre, iCustomer, Narratize, Silverthread, and Skyline Nav were named finalists for the showcase.“It’s an honor to continue to support emerging enterprises as they connect with industry leaders, fostering collaborations that consistently drive meaningful innovation and mutual success,” Anton Teodorescu, chair of the Innovation Showcase, said in a statement.MIT Sloan said the businesses were chosen based on several criteria, including having an enterprise IT solution commercially available, less than million in annual revenue, selling solutions to CIOs or corporate IT departments, and showing innovation and strategic value with potential bottom-line impact.Symposium Celebrates 22nd YearNext week’s two-day symposium will feature dozens of speakers and panelists, including Oracle’s Roger Barga, senior vice president for artificial intelligence and machine learning, Bill Pappas, executive vice president and head of global technology operations for MetLife, Monica Caldas, global chief information officer for Liberty Mutual Insurance, and many other top IT leaders.Related:InformationWeek’s Senior Editor Joao-Pierre S. Ruth and Senior Executive Editor Ben Cole will provide live coverage from the event next week.About the AuthorShane SniderSenior Writer, InformationWeekShane Snider is a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of industry experience. He started his career as a general assignment reporter and has covered government, business, education, technology and much more. He was a reporter for the Triangle Business Journal, Raleigh News and Observer and most recently a tech reporter for CRN. He was also a top wedding photographer for many years, traveling across the country and around the world. He lives in Raleigh with his wife and two children.See more from Shane SniderWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore ReportsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also Like #mit #sloan #cio #symposium #showcase