CXO Inc. Lands No. 84 On 2026 Inc. 5000 List
CXO Inc., the Chicago company behind a series of executive networking events including CIOMeet, CISOMeet and CFOMeet, has been named No. 84 on Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The company also placed No. 5 among fastest-growing private companies in Illinois and No. 4 in the Business and Corporate Services category.
The Inc. 5000 ranking is based on percentage revenue growth over a three-year period, offering an annual snapshot of momentum among independent, privately held businesses across the country. Cracking the top 100 nationally places CXO Inc. among a small fraction of companies recognized on the broader list, which spans thousands of firms across numerous industries.
Founded on August 12, 2022, CXO Inc. has built a portfolio of events aimed at senior executives, including chief information officers, chief information security officers, chief financial officers, chief technology officers, and governance, risk and compliance leaders. Its offerings include CIOMeet, CISOMeet, CFOMeet, CTOMeet, GRCMeet and ThrivePoint, a customized invitation-only program tailored to individual organizations’ priorities and audiences. The formats range from peer-led panel discussions and roundtables to one-to-one meetings and private dinners designed to foster professional relationships among senior decision-makers.
Harshil Shah, CEO and founder of CXO Inc., said the recognition reflects trust built among the company’s executive community, sponsors, employees and partners. He described the company’s approach as centered on the idea that in-person relationships remain valuable even as technology reshapes how business gets done, framing the growth as a byproduct of creating spaces where executives can speak candidly with peers rather than simply increasing the number of events on the calendar.
The recognition arrives amid sustained demand in the broader events and executive networking industry, which has rebounded and expanded in recent years as companies again prioritize in-person engagement alongside digital communication channels. Business-to-business event organizers focused on niche professional communities, such as technology and finance leadership circles, have found growth opportunities by offering curated, invitation-only gatherings rather than large-scale conferences, catering to executives seeking more targeted and confidential discussions with peers facing similar organizational challenges.
Illinois has also emerged as a notable hub for fast-growing private companies in sectors ranging from technology services to professional events, with Chicago serving as a base for numerous firms recognized on national growth rankings in recent years. The Business and Corporate Services category, in which CXO Inc. placed fourth nationally, encompasses a wide range of firms providing consulting, advisory and networking services to corporate clients, an area that has seen increased investment as companies look for specialized expertise and peer benchmarking opportunities amid economic uncertainty and rapid technological change.
Looking ahead, CXO Inc. said it intends to expand its portfolio of executive communities, broaden its event offerings, and grow its geographic footprint beyond its current markets. The company said maintaining personal, relationship-driven engagement will remain central to its strategy even as it scales operations.
Inc. Magazine’s full 2026 Inc. 5000 list, including detailed company profiles and rankings across states and industry categories, is available on the publication’s website.
This article is based on a press release originally distributed via PR Newswire.
