CIOCAN Relationships
The following organizations have been supportive of and have worked with CIOCAN in a variety of ways to advance the profession of the CIO.
Backbone Magazine
Backbone magazine’s aim is to provide business people with a tangible tool to enhance the way they do business in Canada’s New Economy.
Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow's ICT Skills (CCICT)
The Canadian Coalition for Tomorrow’s ICT Skills aims to increase awareness about information and communications technologies, especially among potential employees, in order to foster a strong 21st century workforce. The CCICT is an industry-led, action-oriented, open multi-stakeholder initiative. The CIO Association is an industry expert partner of the Coalition lending it's resources to support this important cause.
CIO Canada (IT World Canada)
CIO Canada, a division of IT World Canada, is the definitive magazine and online resource for Canadian CIOs and other IT leaders. As a partner to the CIO Association, CIO Canada teams up to deliver events, networking and development opportunities to Canadian IT Leaders.
The CIO Summit
With it's roots in IT Leadership events and networking, the CIO Summit has emerged as a leader in the development of IT Leaders. It's leadership program is one of the leading programs available to Canadian IT Leaders. CIO Association members receive a $500 discount when attending this IT Leadership development program.
ICTC - (Information and Communications Technology Council)
A not-for-profit sector council, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), formerly the Software Human Resource Council. ICTC strives to create a strong, prepared and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. The ICTC forges partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace. The partnership with the ICTC will help the CIO Community to work hand-in-hand on critical issues impacting IT resources and staffing.
CATAAlliance (Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance)
The alliance between CIOCAN and CATA is designed to stengthen the CIO community in Canada. Through our partnership, CIOs and other c-level executives will be able to leverage best practices and address issues and solutions in a timely manner.
Gartner and Vision Events
Our strategic relationship with Gartner and Vision Events offers CIOCAN members the opportunity to attend a world class event that is tailored to senior IT executives.
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Evanta - CIO Executive Summit
The CIO Executive Summit is a private conference built by CIOs, for CIOs. The one day event held in both Toronto and Vancouver is by invitation only and is steered by a Governing Body of distinguished IT leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and other leading organizations in our region. The CIO Association is a host partner and provides CIOs to act on the governing body for the production of these world-class events.