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Technology Executive Dinner | Chicago, IL | Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Chicago, IL
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60611
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Technology Executive Dinner | Reimagining the Future: Inside Our Award-Winning AI Journey | Chicago, IL
 

Thursday, February 5th | 6:00 PM CT
 

Join us, your technology colleagues, and Tim Walter, CIO at Edward Don & Company, at this Technology Executive Dinner. Tim will share his leadership mindset behind Edward Don’s 2025 award-winning AI initiative and the business challenge it solved using a data-driven, customer-focused approach. Tim’s leadership in developing a Sales RFP/Quoting tool earned DON the prestigious 2025 CIO 100 Business Innovation Award. He also was the recipient of the Chicago CIO Orbie 2025 CIO of the Year for Large Enterprises and CDM media 2025 top 300 Global CISO.

You’ll benefit from his insights on:

  • How Edward Don identified and addressed a critical business challenge using AI
  • Practical applications of AI that drive measurable business outcomes
  • Key lessons learned from deploying an award-winning AI solution at scale

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Speakers
Tim Walter Chief Information Officer at Edward Don & Company Tim Walter is Chief Information Officer at Edward Don & Company, leading technology strategy, operations, and DON.com with a data-driven, customer-focused approach. He is a 2025 CIO 100 Business Innovation Award winner, ChicagoCIO Orbie CIO of the Year, and CDM Media Top 300 Global CISO. Tim has held senior IT leadership roles across retail, manufacturing, and services, and holds an MBA, MS, and bachelor’s degree.
Agenda
6:00 pm
Registration opens

Networking, Hors D'oeuvres & Open Bar

6:30 pm
First Course
7:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Tim Walter, Chief Information Officer for Edward Don & Company

Reimagining the Future: Inside Our Award-Winning AI Journey

7:15 pm - 7:25 pm
Avanade

Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 5,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI-driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth.As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact.We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.

7:25 pm - 7:35 pm
Fastly

Fastly’s powerful and programmable edge cloud platform delivers some of the best and fastest online experiences possible through edge compute, delivery, security, and observability offerings. Together, we're making the internet a better place where all experiences are fast, safe, and engaging.

7:35 pm - 7:45 pm
Stefanini Group

Stefanini Group is a global technology consultancy company, offering a broad portfolio of technological solutions with a presence in 41 countries and support in 44 languages. Driven by a shared entrepreneurial spirit, the company helps clients transform their businesses through digital innovation, working agilely and co-creating solutions for a better future.

7:45 pm
Main Course
8:30 pm
Dessert, Coffee & Networking
9:00 pm
Event Concludes
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