Members Only — Free for Qualified AI Officers

Where AI's Architects Convene

A members-only executive network for the men and women shaping the strategic direction of artificial intelligence — across industry, government, and academia.

C‑Suite Membership Level

Executive and VP-level AI leaders only

100% Vetted Members

Every application reviewed personally

Off‑Rec All Conversations

Candor protected, Chatham House rules

Global Network Reach

In-person events & worldwide virtual access

Our Purpose

The Forum
AI Leaders
Needed.

The AI Officers Network was founded on a simple conviction: that executives navigating AI transformation deserve a trusted space — one built for candor, not performance.

Every industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. Yet the professionals responsible for steering that transformation — Chief AI Officers, CTOs, Chief Data Officers, and their peers — are operating with insufficient peer networks, limited access to honest intelligence, and no forum for the frank strategic dialogue their roles demand.

AION changes that. We bring together a carefully selected cohort of AI executives for high-signal, off-the-record exchanges — structured to accelerate both organizational outcomes and personal leadership development.

Membership is not purchased. It is earned through demonstrated impact, vetted through a rigorous application process, and sustained through active engagement with the network.

"The most consequential decisions about AI are being made behind closed doors. We built the room where those decisions get examined."

— Pete Erickson, Founder & CEO, Modev

What We Stand For

Six Founding Principles

01

Exclusivity

Membership is limited and intentional. We maintain a community of influence, not just interest — selecting members whose work carries real organizational weight.

02

Organizational Growth

Members bring real strategic challenges and leave with frameworks, connections, and perspectives that accelerate AI adoption within their organizations.

03

Professional Growth

AI leadership is a discipline still being defined. AION creates conditions for executives to learn from the best minds in industry, academia, and government.

04

Rigorous Research

We surface the intelligence that matters — curated briefings, proprietary research, and deep-dive sessions with leading scholars and practitioners.

05

Trustworthy AI

Responsible, safe, and beneficial AI is not a constraint on ambition — it is the foundation of durable competitive advantage. We embed these principles in all we do.

06

High-Level Networking

The relationships formed within AION are among the most valuable professional assets in the field. We design every touchpoint to deepen them.

Member Events

Where the
Conversations
Happen

AION events are engineered for candor. No presentations with vendor agendas. No panels designed for the audience. Just peer executives, off the record, talking about what's real.

Flagship Summit

AION Annual Executive Retreat

Full-day Immersive
Washington, D.C.
Invitation Only

Members Only

Dinner Series

The Officers Table

Intimate Dinner Format
20 Guests Maximum
Rotating Global Cities

Members Only

Virtual Roundtable

AI Policy Intelligence Briefing

90-Minute Expert Session
Government & Academic Speakers
Global Member Access

Members Only

Workshop

AI Governance Practicum

Half-Day Peer-Led Workshop
NYC & San Francisco

Members Only

Intelligence Report

AION Quarterly Dispatch

Research Brief & Curated Analysis
Digital Delivery Worldwide

Members Only

Private Briefing

The AI Officer Salon

Monthly Intimate Format
10 Members Maximum
Topic-Focused Deep Dive

Members Only

Membership Benefits

What You
Gain

Membership is complimentary for qualified AI Officers. AION membership is a curated environment where transparency is protected, conversations go deep, and the people across the table have earned the right to be there.

  • Access to off-the-record executive roundtables with AI leaders from Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and leading research institutions
  • Curated introductions and a global peer network of vetted AI executives across industry verticals
  • Priority access to keynote speakers, government officials, and academic thought leaders — in private settings
  • Exclusive AION research briefings and intelligence reports not available elsewhere
  • A confidential forum for sharing challenges, strategies, and experiences without competitive risk
  • Invitations to intimate in-person dinners, summits, and retreats globally

Who We Serve

Built for
Leaders
at the Frontier

01

Chief AI Officers & Chief Data Officers

Executive leaders with direct responsibility for AI strategy, data infrastructure, and organizational AI transformation.

02

Chief Technology Officers

Technology executives navigating AI integration, infrastructure decisions, and enterprise-wide capability building.

03

AI Policy & Government Leaders

Officials shaping AI regulation, standards, and national strategy at the intersection of technology and governance.

04

Academic & Research Leaders

Directors and faculty driving foundational AI research with direct relevance to enterprise and policy applications.

Apply

The Room
Is
By
Invitation.

Membership is free for qualified AI Officers. The AI Officers Network is selective by design — if your work belongs at this table, we want to hear from you at hello@aiofficers.org.

Your information is kept strictly confidential. We review every application personally.