Cathy Hotka knows most of the retail chief information officers in North America, and creates opportunities for retail IT leaders to network with one another. She creates networking events, summits, and parties for retailers, and helps technology companies create go-to-market strategies for retail. Clients include the largest technology companies and retail media and event firms. She has worked in the White House and on Capitol Hill, and has been honored by Computerworld, CIO, Executive Technology, and Infosys Technologies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from the Catholic University of America.