The IT Media Group Announces Virtual CIO Roundtables
- Details
- Tuesday, 31 March 2020 04:00
Toronto – March 31, 2020 – In support of our Canadian technology community who are working-remotely, we’re offering our popular CIO roundtable series in a virtual format. These moderated 90-min interactive sessions provide an intimate medium for industry CIOs to create meaningful connections, share top-of-mind issues, and cultivate insight-rich content in a virtual environment.
We plan to offer these virtual events monthly to a select group of CIO participants based on their needs and priorities. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Proceeds will be reinvested toward programs and initiatives that enable continuous learning and collaboration among members in our Canadian technology executive community.
Participation at our virtual CIO roundtable is by-invitation-only. Interested senior IT executives can inquire about theses events by contacting: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or use this link to subscribe to our VIP members list for future consideration.
The following topics have been developed with the input from members of our cross-industry CIO Advisory Board and our technology executive community. They are considered to be priority issues for CIOs given the current socio-economic circumstances. We’re in constant conversation with our community members and will continue to reshape our topics and strategies as necessary.
- Strategies for enhancing the human and technology experience for a remote workforce
- Cybersecurity in a virtual world
- Ideas for ensuring capacity and resiliency in a remote-working environment
- Addressing collaboration and skills in a federated model
- Adapting to a new operating model to sustain positive customer experiences
- CIO best practices for change management in a crisis
- Tactics for navigating the uncharted waters
- Why do some businesses thrive and how to increase the odds of survival for yours
- Leading with innovation and creativity to combat uncertainty
- Creating a recession-ready strategy and technology priorities post Covid-19
The IT Media Group’s CIO Master Series is one of the most successful event programs for IT executives in Canada, bringing together scores of senior level peers for thoughtful private discussions around the top issues facing enterprise IT. For a better understanding of these events please visit our video section
The IT Media Group is an award-winning producer of events and content for senior IT executives. Based in Toronto, our leadership team includes some of the most experienced and well respected media, technology and business professionals serving the IT executive community in Canada.






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