Events

CIPS Saskatchewan Presents: Solar Winds Orion Breach – A Supply Chain Attack Tuesday April 27th 2021 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm MST Virtual (Webex) A discussion of what was the most significant breach in recent memory. We will discuss: Why Solar Winds, The Suspects, The Malware, The Attack Lifecycle, The Sophistication of the Attack; The Victims; The Reaction to the Attack, the Consequences of the Attack, and Steps to Remediate if Breached. Brad Smith the President of Microsoft stated: "As our teams act as first responders to these attacks, these ongoing investigations reveal an attack that is remarkable for its…

FREE Event for CIPS Members and Colleagues! Limited Registration Spots!   CIPS British Columbia Presents: Kurt Pregler Chief Information Officer TransLink (South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority) April 29th 2021 12:00 – 1:00 P M via ZOOM As TransLink’s Chief Information Officer, Kurt is responsible for all aspects of TransLink’s technology strategy and operations including governance and policy, resource allocation, and strategic oversight for IT across the enterprise. He believes strongly in the role technology plays to deliver excellent customer service, improve the organization, and make our region a better place to live. Register Here  

FREE Event for CIPS Members and Colleagues! Limited Registration Spots! CIPS British Columbia Presents:   Gary Eastwood Chief Information and Technology Officer ICBC (Insurance Corp of British Columbia) June 10th 2021 12:00 – 1:00 P M via ZOOM   Gary is responsible for the delivery of technology solutions and operational effectiveness to the organization. His team designs, builds and maintains ICBC's information systems which keep the business connected and operating for customers. Gary and his team also identify opportunities for operational effectiveness through innovation and technology.   REGISTER HERE

CIPS BRITISH COLUMBIA 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (for calendar year 2020) June 23rd, 2021 Networking – 4:30pm ; AGM – 5:30 to 6:30pm Register by 4:30pm on June 21 to be eligible for prizes! 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 I T professional organization, we encourage you to consider joining our board. It is a rewarding experience that will connect you with amazing people and perspectives. Please contact the CIPS BC Nominating Committee to discuss…

CIPS BC Presents: "Digital Transformation in Mining" Webinar (September 23rd @ 12pm PDT)   The successful future mining company will be built on a fully integrated digital platform. Teck’s ‘Technology and Innovation’ team is building this platform … which will increase safety and performance in real time, unlock knowledge about the resource base, improve planning, fully connect material and equipment flows. Dennis will describe the program and the platform that will become the digital nerve centre of operations.   Speaker:   Dennis Loktionov, Director of Digital, Corporate Technology & Innovation Teck Resources   Dennis has held a variety of leadership…

Join us for a virtual Fireside Chat with CIPS' CEO & Chair of the National Board on Wednesday September 29th at 6pm ET! Greg and Derek will discuss what CIPS has been up to this past year and what CIPS' plans are for the future.  This is also an opportunity for attendees to ask questions they may have regarding CIPS.   Derek Burt, I.S.P., ITCP is currently serving as the CIPS Chair of the Board of Directors. He also serves as a Director of CIPS Alberta and is Chair of the CIPS Alberta Registration Committee. In 2010, Derek was awarded…

The CIPS National AGM is scheduled for Tuesday October 19th 2021 at 6 PM Eastern and will be held virtually.  Please email info@cips.ca for more info.

FREE Event for CIPS Members and Colleagues! Limited Registration Spots!   CIPS British Columbia Presents: “A Pandemic Technology Miracle: UVic’s Shift to Online Teaching, Learning and Work during COVID-19”   Wency Lum Associate Vice-President University Systems & CIO, University of Victoria   Thursday, October 28, 2021   12:00 – 1:00 PM   Pacific Time  ZOOM sign-on from 11:45am Online registration OPEN NOW!   REGISTER HERE Note: if you are unable to attend after reserving, please ask a colleague to use your reservation.

CIPS’ IT Professionalism Week is being held Monday November 1st to Friday November 5th 2021. Featured Event:                     Featured Promotion: 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 1st to Friday November 5th 2021.  Help us raise IT standards and…

Join us on Monday November 1st at 9am ET for the CIPS IFIP 60th Event Speakers Panel discussion on Data Privacy and Digital Governance!   As of 2020 3.8 billion people use the internet for about 6 hrs and 43 mins a day and 74% say that are not aware that their activities and interests are being tracked. 78% also say that they are uncomfortable with lists being generated about them. As technology advances and legislation changes there is increasing need for better and more accessible information on data privacy and digital platform governance.   Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute (RAII),…