An image of Bascom Hall with CIO Listening Sessions, Fall 2025

Don’t miss your chance to shape IT’s future

Time is running out to join Chief Information Officer Didier Contis for one of the remaining CIO Listening Sessions this fall.

Didier Contis speaks in front of a seated audience.
Didier Contis speaks at the CIO Listening Session on October 2, 2025, in the DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building. (Photo by Nick Heynen, DoIT)

Whether you prefer connecting virtually or meeting in person, there’s a session designed to fit your schedule. These aren’t lectures or presentations—they’re conversations. Experienced facilitators guide discussions where your voice matters, using interactive digital tools to capture every idea, question and concern.

This is an opportunity to influence the direction of IT at UW–‍Madison. The insights gathered will help shape Didier’s priorities for the coming year, and you’ll connect with colleagues from across campus who share your commitment to excellence in technology.

Final sessions—register now!

Pick the time and format that works for you, but choose just one session to leave room for others.

Nov 12—west campus

Join us at the School of Medicine & Public Health for a face-to-face conversation.

Claim your spot for Nov 12

Nov 13—final virtual session

Can’t make it to campus? This virtual session brings the conversation to you.

  • Date: Thu, Nov 13
  • Time: 1pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Zoom

Join the Nov 13 session

Nov 18—final in-person session

This is it—the last chance for an in-person session.

Secure your spot for Nov 18

Didier Contis converses with an attendee.
Didier speaks with an attendee after the CIO Listening Session on October 2. (Photo by Nick Heynen, DoIT)

Who should join?

If technology touches your work at UW–‍Madison, these sessions are for you. IT professionals, academic technologists, research computing staff, library technology teams, instructional designers—anyone supporting the university’s technology needs is welcome.

Accessible & inclusive

Every voice deserves to be heard, which is why we’ve built these sessions with inclusion at the core:

  • Live captions will run throughout each session
  • Multiple participation options—speak up in discussion, contribute through digital tools, or share written input
  • All in-person locations are ADA accessible
  • Event staff can help you access gender-neutral restrooms or private health/lactation spaces

Need a reasonable accommodation? Email communications@doit.wisc.edu and we’ll do our best to meet your needs.