The CIO Association of Canada is the only Canadian professional association for IT executives offering focused education, networking and knowledge sharing using the most current and innovative methods to foster community and enhance the potential in all of us as IT experts and CIOs. The CIO Association of Canada grows IT leaders, speaks with one voice on issues facing CIOs, and builds a vendor-neutral community for safe exchange of ideas and best practices. The CIO Association of Canada has a private LinkedIn Group to facilitate networking and discussion among members. Membership in the CIO Association of Canada has many benefits, including: Professional Development - Regular chapter based programming aimed at both developing your skills & your local network. - National annual conference focused on helping today’s CIO become tomorrow’s strategic business leader. - The Simon Fraser University Leadership Development Program – This program is offered by Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business, in partnership with the CIO Association of Canada. Resources - Career Central – Provides key job listings & postings as well as helpful resources. - Social networks – Connect with peers, ask other advancement professionals questions & join discussions on any of CIOCAN’s social network pages including: CIOCAN.CA, LinkedIn (private members group) & Twitter. Publications - CIO Digest – Members receive this publication twelve times a year & have exclusive access to an online digital version & a searchable database of past Digest articles. - White Papers – CIOCAN publishes or provides links to white papers exploring advancement concepts, best practices, trends & research of interest to advancement leaders & IT decision-makers. -Professional Development Notifications – Members receive regular communication about CIO Association programs & networking opportunities in their geography. We also publish industry events of interest.