Vancouver Event: Annual June Social
June 21, 2010
The Vancouver Chapter of the CIO Association of Canada is pleased to invite you to its last event before the summer holidays. Combine networking, appetizers, cocktails and "food for thought" at our upcoming event on June 21st, 2010 at the prestigious Terminal City Club in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Industry Event: CIO Executive Leadership Roundtable: Business Transformation Through Innovation & Leadership
June 17, 2010
This half-day event is designed exclusively for CEOs, CXOs and CIOs / IT leaders from the greater Toronto area. Main subjects include: Strategy, Process Improvement and Alignment, Innovation and Technology and Career, Management and Leadership Development. Registration is complimentary for qualified executives.
Industry Event: Midsize Enterprise Summit
June 10, 2010
Due to IT executive demand the Midsize Enterprise Summit is pleased to expand their event portfolio to include single-day hosted regional events. This exclusive, invitation-only event is coming to Toronto with the purpose of bringing together senior IT executives in one place to explore vendor options, build connections and receive expert advice from peers and Gartner analysts. Toronto's event will feature an opening keynote by Sam Marafiot, CIO of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. CIO Association members have been pre-approved to attend this complimentary, invitation-only event.
Toronto: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
June 9, 2010
In these tough economical times, novel solutions to address some of the most difficult sustainability challenges are needed. The CIO Association of Canada - Ontario Chapter hosted by Ryerson University would like to invite you and your Information Technology professionals to a special event on Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, June 9th.
Industry Event: Conversations, Connections and Opportunities: Social Media for Your Organization
May 27, 2010
On behalf of the CIO Association of Canada - Ontario Chapter - please find below information on a timely new seminar on Social Media Marketing produced by IT World. Special discount for CIO Association members.
National e-Seminar: Cloud Computing 101: What is the Promise? What is the reality?
May 19, 2010
**E-seminars are hour long web based presentations led by experts in the topic area. From the convenience of your office, you can network with fellow CIOs, listen to the seminar, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. They take place at 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST.
Cloud Computing promises to save money and provide flexible resources that grow with the business. What really is the definition of "cloud computing"? What are the potential benefits and issues? And, what should CIOs be considering today in their IT strategies to potentially take advantage of cloud computing? Join other CIO in a discussion of the potential benefits and issues of cloud computing.
Vancouver: Vancouver Olympics - Lessons Learned
May 18, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada's Vancouver Chapter invites you to a special event featuring Ward Chapin, Chief Information Officer of VANOC entitled "Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games - Lesson Learned". Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear first hand the challenges and strategies deployed by VANOC to deliver the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Edmonton: IT Transformation at the City of Edmonton
April 28, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada, Edmonton Chapter is pleased to host a special presentation about the latest IT initiatives happening at the City of Edmonton. Hear about the exciting transformation taking place directly from Chief Information Officer Chris Moore.
Vancouver: Software as a Service
April 20, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada's Vancouver Chapter invites you to a special event where we will enjoy the company of our peers and participate in a presentation on "Software as a Service". SaaS and a growing number of cloud computing solutions is one of the fastest growing segments in the IT industry as it allegedly provides a more cost effective alternative for enterprises to achieve their business objectives than traditional packaged applications.
National: CIO Peer Forum 2010 - Rebranding the CIO
April 15-16, 2010 (1.5 days)
The CIO Peer Forum is the national annual event of the CIO Association of Canada. Over the past 4 years the event has welcomed hundreds of IT Leader participants. The most recent CIO Peer Forum in 2009 was rated 4.3 stars out of 5 by attendees. The event is returning to Toronto in 2010. Registration will be opening soon.
Ontario: Women in IT
March 31, 2010
In acknowledgement of International Women’s Day on March 8th, and in response to recent press on the changing proportion of women in the workforce, the CIOCAN Ontario Chapter will host a panel discussion and social event on March 31. This event will take the format of a moderated panel discussion where panel members will present the perspective of the female CIO on demographic changes in the workforce and the implications for the information technology industry.
Vancouver: Maximize Cost-Cutting Results with Green Programs
March 23, 2010
At this live event, you will get proven tips on how to reduce energy costs in 3 key areas, including data centre management, computer hardware management, power contracts. Presenter David Rogers from Power Smart will take you through his arsenal and highlight some of the ways that cost-cutting strategies can be enhanced in BC's power environment.
National e-Seminar: Celebrating Women in Information Technology Leadership
March 8, 2010
**E-seminars are hour long web based presentations led by experts in the topic area. From the convenience of your office, you can network with fellow CIOs, listen to the seminar, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. They take place at 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST.
Be inspired by women who have built successful careers in the Information Technology field. Hear about their journeys to become successful leaders in their organizations and communities.
National e-Seminar: Stimulating Innovation
February 17, 2010
**E-seminars are hour long web based presentations led by experts in the topic area. From the convenience of your office, you can network with fellow CIOs, listen to the seminar, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. They take place at 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST.
Many companies view periods of economic downturn as a time to innovate. Information Technology can play a key role in helping enterprises innovate. However, how do successful companies foster innovation? How do they ensure that there are enough truly innovative ideas in the prioritization channel? Come hear examples of how other organizations foster and harvest innovation in their organizations. Join a discussion with other CIOs on innovation and the CIO role.
Edmonton: Security Trends & Issues
February 16, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada - Edmonton Chapter hosted by Grant MacEwan University would like to invite you to a special event on Security Trends and Issues on Tuesday February 16th.
Annual General Meeting
February 9, 2010
The Board of Directors of CIO ASSOCIATION OF CANADA hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held at 12:45 pm EST / 9:45 am PST on the 9th day of February, 2010, by conference call.
Edmonton: Green IT
January 28, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada - Edmonton Chapter would like to invite you to meet with local Edmonton CIOs on Thursday January 28. Our guest speakers will be Roger Burns, Chief Information Officer, Alberta Environment and Brian Stewart, Chief Information Officer, Athabasca University. Our presenters will speak about the benefits they have realized from pursuing Green IT initiatives within their respective organizations.
National e-Seminar: Netbooks and Google Apps: Opportunity or Distraction?
January 20, 2010
**E-seminars are hour long web based presentations led by experts in the topic area. From the convenience of your office, you can network with fellow CIOs, listen to the seminar, participate in the discussion, and ask questions. They take place at 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST.
Netbooks and Google Apps are creating new opportunities in the consumer technology market. Telecommunications companies have begun to offer subsidized netbooks when users subscribe to data plans much like cell phone offerings. Analysts predict substantial growth in netbook sales as notebook sales flat-line. Google applications have largely remained in the consumer market but is Google moving aggressively into the netbook market? What do these consumer trends mean to the corporation? What should CIOs be considering in long-term strategies? Join other CIOs in discussing how these technologies may impact their IT strategies.
Vancouver: Business Intelligence (January Kick-off Event)
January 12, 2010
The CIO Association of Canada's Vancouver Chapter invites you to kick-off the New Year with a special evening event. Come and enjoy a great networking opportunity with peers and participate in a open discussion on "Business Intelligence". We have some great speakers lined up who will present real life cases from our membership, and answer some tough questions to start the year!