Events

CIPS National Webinar Adding Resilience to Cybersecurity Defences Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 @ 12 pm EDT Virtual Event Presented by: Professional Development Experts About this Webinar: You have just received a phone call in the middle of Friday night, during a long weekend, regarding a breach: information was exfiltrated, and multiple critical systems were down. What would you do in this situation? Do nothing? Do something? Point finger? Go crazy?  Then you suddenly wake up to an "alert" from your security team, with a text message stating, "Threats detected and under control." After breathing a sigh of relief, you are…

CIPS National Webinar   AI in your Workplace - Adoption, Trust, and Transformation   Virtual Event Presented by Professional Development Experts   Wednesday May 20th, 2026 @ 12 pm EDT   About this Webinar:   AI is reshaping every workplace — but are you ready to lead that change?   Tools that have the potential to transform your organization's productivity and security are showing up at a rapid pace and it is near impossible to develop mastery and expertise over these tools.  Yet, organizations are expecting tangible improvements and returns, without putting the organization at greater risk.  How do professionals navigate…

CIPS Saskatchewan Conference 2026 AI: From Innovation to Operational Reality Generously sponsored by SaskTel   Thursday May 28th 2026 @ 12:30 - 5:00 PM CST (Hybrid Event - Virtual or In person in Regina & Saskatoon)   Join us on Thursday May 28th, 2026 for an afternoon of presentations from three keynote speakers, followed by a panel discussion, and networking with IT leaders. This half-day conference explores how organizations are moving AI from innovation to real-world implementation. Gain practical insights into the opportunities, challenges, and use cases shaping AI adoption across industries. Attend Virtually or in-person in Regina or Saskatoon and connect with Saskatchewan's IT community. There…

CIPS National Webinar   Safeguarding AI Use in Critical Infrastructure Sectors   Wednesday June 17th, 2026 @ 12 pm EDT   Virtual Event Presented by Professional Development Experts   About this Webinar:   Imagine a cold and stormy night. The freezing cold outside is not suitable for either humans or beasts. No power and water. Stuck in a shelter, so-called house, without food. Now close your eyes and contemplate this predicament.  Now open your eyes to appreciate what you have now in your surroundings. You have just experienced the nightmare scenarios of critical infrastructure collapse and appreciate the availability of…

CIPS National Webinar: Top 10 IT Topics to Achieve Business Results Wednesday July 15th, 2026 @ 12 pm EDT Virtual Event Presented by Professional Development Experts About this Webinar: IT leaders are under constant pressure to deliver more results with fewer resources. This presentation will describe the top 10 topic areas where IT professionals can demonstrate leadership to deliver more business results and avoid costly or distracting failures. The top 10 topic areas are: Align IT strategy with business goals. Identify business opportunities to apply AI technology. Scan the business environment for threats and opportunities. Strengthen governance of IT initiatives.…

CIPS Ontario Summer Mixer - Connect with Ontario's IT Professional Community  Thursday July 16th 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | The Royal Canadian Military Institute, Toronto Join the CIPS Ontario Board for an exclusive summer mixer designed for forward-thinking IT professionals. This is your opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders, exchange insights on emerging technologies, and expand your professional network in a relaxed, high-value setting. Come meet the CIPS Ontario Board, build meaningful connections, and position yourself at the forefront of Canada's evolving digital landscape. Registration Closes July 15th at 2pm EDT - Limited space available, secure your spot…

CIPS National Webinar   How IT Leaders Are Actually Using AI to Improve Operations Today   Virtual Event Presented by Professional Development Experts   Wednesday August 19th, 2026 @ 12 pm EDT   The AI landscape shifted dramatically this summer, from the Fable 5 release-and-recall drama to Hugging Face getting "kinda" hacked by OpenAI, showing just how capable agentic AI has become.    So, what does this mean for the IT leaders responsible for keeping operations running? Join Tim Chan for a practical, 60-minute session on how "self-driving companies" are moving past one-off chatbot experiments to integrate AI across the…

CIPS National Presents   CIPS Monthly Member Chat - Hosted by CIPS CEO Sabina Posadziejewski   Thursday September 10th, 2026 @ 12 pm ET   A members-only virtual gathering hosted by CIPS CEO Sabina Posadziejewski, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP   Join CIPS CEO Sabina Posadziejewski, FCIPS, I.S.P., ITCP, for a monthly virtual gathering exclusively for CIPS members.   Connect with IT professionals from across Canada, hear the latest CIPS updates and discuss the issues that matter to you. Discover how to make the most of your membership and explore opportunities to contribute through volunteering, committees, and other activities.   This is…