Professional Membership
Join our professional association of over 500 Canadian CIOs.
CIOCAN is the only Canadian professional membership association for IT executives offering focused education, networking and knowledge using the most current and innovative methods to foster community and enhance the potential in all of us as IT experts and CIOs.
IT leaders don’t have to face challenges alone. Join a diverse network of peers from leading Canadian companies like Canadian Tire, Ducks Unlimited, Indochino, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, and Peavey Industries.
Benefits of CIOCAN’s Professional Membership
National Reach
Gain access to members from coast to coast, expand your network beyond your local reach.
Local Presence
Build a professional profile as you meet with industry peers. 8 local chapters help you make the right local connections.
Professional Development
Workshops, webinars, white papers, podcasts, events… it’s all about learning.
Networking
Casual & formal networking opportunities, online and in-person near you.
Free Events
All CIOCAN members attend all executive association events (learning and networking) at no cost.
Mentorship Program
Free to all CIOCAN members and direct reports, the mentorship program provides first hand learning for current and emerging IT leaders to grow.
Thought Leadership
Join other members across the country to solve our biggest challenges, together.
Awards and Recognition
CIOCAN awards recognize members and technology leaders who excel in their role as CIOs and give back to contribute to Canada’s economy.
Top Conferences
Attend top-tier conferences like our industry leading CIO Peer Forum. Qualify and gain access to additional partner conferences.
Your Membership Options
First Member
from your organization
$750/year
Qualifications:
CIOs, CISOs and Senior Information Technology executives with functional responsibility for IT leadership in their organization.
or
Direct report of the CIO, CISO, or Senior Information Technology executive.
Additional Members
from your organization
$600/year
All Additional Members from the same organization, with the same qualifications as First Member, receive a discount of $150 – we want to encourage enhanced learning, connections and support for all of the qualified members of your Team.
Academic Member
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$375/year
Qualifications:
A teacher or faculty member employed by a university or college, teaching a minimum of a half time course load in business or technology stream.
Please note: If you are applying from a vendor/consulting company, you must be the most Senior Executive or Manager of the organization’s internal Information Technology structure.
As a CIOCAN Member, you recognize CIOCAN Association events (in-person and/or virtual), seminars and/or socials, provide professional development as well as networking opportunities. Marketing activities, solicitations and/or recruiting efforts in conjunction with Association activities are strictly prohibited.
Are you a CIO in Transition or Retired CIO? Please contact us for more information on these membership options.
Monthly payment plans are also available, click here for more information.
All fees plus applicable taxes.