
Program Overview
The NextWave CIO Leadership Program is an exclusive leadership development program designed for high-potential federal technology professionals who are ready to take the next step toward Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other senior executive leadership roles.
Designed specifically for GS 13-15 federal employees, this immersive program provides practical leadership strategies, executive insights and a powerful network of peers across government.
Why Choose the NextWave CIO Leadership Program?
Unlike traditional leadership training, the NextWave CIO Leadership Program focuses on the unique challenges facing today’s federal technology leaders.

What You’ll Gain
- Clarify your leadership direction and position yourself for future opportunities
- Strengthen your ability to lead high-performing teams
- Better align your work to your agency’s broader mission
- Expand your influence across stakeholders and organizational boundaries
Who Should Apply?
- Federal government employees at the GS 13–15 level
- Technology leaders seeking to increase their impact
- High-potential professionals preparing for CIO or senior leadership roles

Additional Details
Date and Location
Half-day in-person on Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C.
Deadline
Midnight, Sept. 9
Cohort Size
Only 20 spots are available.
Cost
This leadership opportunity is FREE, with support of our corporate partner, EY.
Before You Apply
To submit your application, you must have an AGA account.
- Current AGA members: Log in using your existing AGA username and password.
- Past AGA event attendees: If you’ve previously attended an AGA event, you may already have an account. Please use your existing credentials or select Forgot Password to reset your password if needed.
- New to AGA? If you are not an AGA member and have never attended an AGA event, you’ll need to create a free AGA account before you can begin your application.
Creating an account is quick, free and gives you access to submit your application, save your progress and return to complete it later if needed.
