Vancouver Chapter

Join us in Vancouver

The Vancouver Chapter is the vibrant founding chapter of the CIO Association of Canada. Our community of senior IT professionals is a hub of trusted peers, education, and career development. Connect with us at our in-person professional development events, online, and/or at our informal monthly gatherings (“Beers with Peers”). You will be welcomed by friendly faces who understand your unique challenges. You will not regret it.

Dianne Lapierre
Past Chapter President

The CIO Association of Canada has made a huge impact on my success as a CIO, through networking, information sharing and thought leadership. The role of CIO can be a lonely one in organizations – our peers are really our customers and it’s tough to ask for support from them when challenges arise. The contacts I have made in my 6 years of association and involvement with CIOCAN and the local Vancouver Chapter have been invaluable in my career and my personal growth.

Upcoming Events

May 7, 2025Vancouver: The CIO’s Strategic Balancing Act - Risks & Rewards of Innovation

La Terrazza

How CIOs navigate the inherent tension between pursuing innovative opportunities and mitigating t...

May 15, 2025Casual Coffee with CISO Colleagues

Microsoft Teams

Join us for an informal conversation with members of the CISO Division. Besides the netw...

May 15, 2025Vancouver: North Shore Beers with Peers

PIER 7 restaurant + bar - Shipyard Square

Beers with Peers in North Vancouver! Come join your peer CIO and IT leaders for casual co...

May 20, 2025Vancouver: Beers with Peers East

Browns Socialhouse Brentwood

Beers with Peers in East Vancouver! Come join your peer CIO and IT leaders for casual co...

May 28, 20252025 CIO Peer Forum® - Ottawa

Brookstreet Hotel

The Rise of the Makers: Orchestrating Value At Scale Technology is democratizing, digital litera...

June 11, 2025Vancouver: Mastering Cybersecurity & Network Challenges with SASE

La Terrazza

CIOs and CISOs face increasing IT security challenges, from managing complexity and risk to addre...

June 17, 2025Vancouver: Beers with Peers East

Browns Socialhouse Brentwood

Beers with Peers in East Vancouver! Come join your peer CIO and IT leaders for casual co...

June 19, 2025Vancouver: North Shore Beers with Peers

PIER 7 restaurant + bar - Shipyard Square

Beers with Peers in North Vancouver! Come join your peer CIO and IT leaders for casual co...

Latest News

Welcome, Hiren Gandhi

Hiren Gandhi is the Director of IT Operations and Services at Invinity Energy Systems Check out Hiren’s LinkedIn here.

Welcome, Ranjeet Saini

Ranjeet Saini is the Director at Island Health Check out Ranjeet’s LinkedIn here.

Welcome, Hardeep Mehrotara

Hardeep Mehrotara is the Vice President Information Security & Architecture at Concert Properties. Check out Hardeep’s LinkedIn here.

Welcome, Ligia Costa

Ligia Costa is the Director of IT North America at COBS Bread. Check out Ligia’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Robert Antonishen

Robert Antonishen is the Director, Cyber Security & Compliance, at BC Hydro. Check out Robert’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Seyedali Marjaie

Seyedali Marjaie is a Faculty Member at University Canada West. Check out Seyedali‘s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Michael Thorson

Michael Thorson is the vCISO at Magni Cybersecurity Consulting. Check out Michael’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Dharmesh Gandhi

Dharmesh Gandhi is the Chief Information Officer at BC Hydro. Check out Dharmesh’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Jessie Gill

Jessie Gill is the Senior Manager, Systems Technical Services at British Columbia Rapid Transit Company. Check out Jessie’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Yanida Lyvong

Yanida Lyvong is the Director of IT at Cansel. Check out Yanida’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Anup Bhulabhai

Anup Bhulabhai is the Director of IT at Neptune Bulk Terminals. Check out Anup’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Mary Thomson

Mary Thomson is the Director, Enterprise Applications and Programs at Canfor. Check out Mary’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Arron Martensen

Arron Martensen is the CIO – Director of IT at Metropolitan Hardwood Floors. Check out Arron’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Sidnei Barbosa

Sidnei Barbosa is the IT Operations Manager at Katcom Technologies. Check out Sidnei’s LinkedIn.

Welcome, Joe Wong

Joe Wong is the Senior Vice President, Information Systems and Technology at Concert Properties. Check out Joe’s LinkedIn.