Events

Calling all CIPS-BC members! The AGM is your chance to participate in setting the direction for your IT professional organization. Date and time Tue, Oct 15, 2024  Zoom call opens at 5:15 pm; AGM 5:30-6:30 pm. Location Online Your attendance at the AGM is important! Canada is a world leader in information technology; our BC talent must continue to innovate and perform. As a member of Canada’s internationally recognized IT professional organization, we encourage you to consider joining our board. It is a rewarding experience that will connect you with amazing people and perspectives. REGISTER HERE

The CIPS National AGM is scheduled to be held on Monday October 21st, 2024 at 6:30 pm Eastern via Zoom. Each CIPS Provincial Society has one vote at the AGM and each Society will identify who their voting member will be in advance of the meeting. All documents along with the Zoom details will be emailed prior to the AGM.

Join us for a CIPS Accreditation Information Webinar on October 24th at 1pm ADT / 12pm EDT with the CIPS Director of Accreditation Gerald Caissy, FCIPS, I.S.P. (ret.). This session will provide insights into the accreditation process, which involves external reviews by industry and academic experts to ensure programs meet high-quality standards. Learn how CIPS Accreditation enhances program credibility, gives graduates eligibility for the AITP designation, and provides global recognition through the Seoul Accord.  This webinar is ideal for academic leaders, administrators, and anyone involved in IT education. Don't miss this opportunity to understand the benefits of aligning your programs with…

I.T. Professionalism Week is a yearly celebration held by CIPS (Canada’s Association of IT Professionals) across Canada. CIPS hopes to increase awareness about the importance of professionalism, ethics, and standards in the IT industry and profession today. This week is also a time to celebrate CIPS and our professionalism resources. I.T. Professionalism Week is being held this year from Monday November 4th to Friday November 8th 2024. Help us raise IT standards and contact your local CIPS Provincial Society for details on how you can get involved with CIPS today. To become a CIPS Member Click Here. To obtain one of CIPS’ Professional Certifications Click Here.

Join us Thursday November 7th, 2024 at 1pm ET for the IT Professionalism Week event "Elevate Your IT Career: Skills Assessment, Career Planning, and Professional Development." Jonathan Elias, Chief Marketing Officer at CIPS, will introduce CIPS' IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning tool, a valuable member benefit powered by SkillsTX. He will also provide a brief overview of CIPS Membership benefits and how to apply for CIPS IT Certification. Kilmeny West, Senior Manager of Client Success at SkillsWave, and Nick Oddson, Head of Product at SkillsWave and CIPS member, will present the SkillsWave CIPS Member Benefit. This tool offers access to curated professional development programs and courses designed to enhance your IT skills and…

CIPS Saskatchewan Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024  This year's AGM will be held both virtually and in person in Regina, Saskatchewan. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (In person - Regina, SK) 12:00 noon – 1:00pm (Virtual)    REGISTER HERE For questions and late registrations email executive.director@sk.cips.ca

 Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan  Strategies for Solving Problems with End User Empathy Wednesday December 4th 2024  @  12 pm CST  /  1 pm EST Virtual Event Mike Stefaniuk is the Director of Business Development (IoT and Digital Transformation) at SaskTel. He and his team are responsible for identifying and developing next generation services and business models, often working closely with customers and partners, with particular emphasis on IoT, Analytics, and AI.  As the path of this journey is not clear and obvious, Mike and team must use a broad set of tools and techniques to identify and work through problems to…

 Presented by CIPS Saskatchewan: Cyber Incident Response Playbook Webinar Wednesday January 29th 2025  @  12 pm CST / 1 pm EST CIPS is excited to have Horizon Computer Solutions, Inc. share critical information with your teams on key considerations as it relates to responding to a Cyber event. Cyber readiness is a 60/40 equation: 60% protection and 40% knowing how to respond. 95% of cyber security breaches are a result of human error. 71% of users take risky actions and 96% of those do so knowingly.* Unfortunately, this means the likelihood of an organization experiencing a cyber attack is high. Horizon's…

CIPS Alberta & DAMA Calgary Present: "AI - Handle with Care" with Dr. Peter Aiken Date: Thurs February 27th Presentation: 4:30 to 6:00 pm Networking: 6:00 to 7:00 pm Location: In-Person Only: Calgary - Bow Tower, 54 floor auditorium   Topic: AI - Handle with Care In the era of artificial intelligence, the axiom 'garbage in, garbage out' has never been more relevant. Starting with AI's original purpose, this presentation explores AI from a data management perspective. While immediately useful, it also highlights significant cautions including over promising and under delivering, technological limitations, data limitations, and ethical concerns. Understanding these will…