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The 2025 CIO PEER FORUM® will be held May 28th & 29th at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, ON.

The Flagship Technology Conference for CIOs

The CIO Association of Canada’s annual conference, the CIO Peer Forum, is a vibrant community event for attendees and the profession. We recognize the essential role of the CIO Peer Forum is now more important than ever. We need to bring our IT community together to share the latest trends, provide opportunities for thought leaders to learn about innovations, and be able to network with colleagues in their areas of expertise.

Connect with CIOCAN members and expert speakers from across the country as we share data, insights and best practices as companies shift and pivot to meet new challenges.

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Welcome to the 2025 CIO Peer Forum. With a dynamic program planned we are well on our way to a successful conference.  As a committee we developed this year’s theme:

The Rise of the Makers: Orchestrating Value At Scale

Technology is democratizing, digital literacy is surging, and low-code AI-enabled tools are maturing at speed. The result – makers are now found throughout our organizations, and the role of the CIO has shifted from solution provider to orchestrator. It is a generational paradigm shift and an epic opportunity for CIOs. Our audience must learn about innovative technologies and leadership strategies to equip themselves for enterprise-wide influence and value creation so they can win in this new era of technology leadership.

As technology democratizes, CIOs find themselves leading matrix teams comprised of business and technology experts with varying levels of digital literacy and business acumen. CIOs must elevate and expand their scope of influence to impact the entire enterprise in terms of business development, organizational structure, leadership style, and talent management and development.

CIOs, CISOs and IT Leaders are coming together with their peers for two days in Ottawa to explore this paradigm shift and position themselves to lead business growth confidently through these sub-themes:

  • Leadership in a Technology-Driven Landscape: A culture of continuous learning and adaptability is essential for CIOs to make sure their organizations remain agile and resilient to meet the complexities of rapid change, cross-functional collaboration, and developing talent.
  • AI-Driven Business Innovation: Leveraging AI, leaders need to automate processes, enhance decision-making through predictive analytics, create personalized customer experiences, and optimize operations to capitalize on new business opportunities.
  • Cybersecurity – a Strategic Business Enabler:  Cybersecurity has become a fundamental component of business strategy as cyber threats evolve. By integrating advanced cybersecurity measures, IT leaders protect digital assets and customer trust, ensuring compliance thereby safeguarding long-term success across the enterprise.

Opening Keynote

Amber Mac

Technology and Innovation Speaker | Co-Host, The Feed on SiriusXM | President, AmberMac Media, Inc.

Considered by many to be the go-to expert on anything to do with technology, Amber Mac helps companies and audiences stay ahead of the curve. She is an industry veteran, renowned as a journalist, moderator, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. Whatever the setting, Mac offers clarity and a passion for digital innovation in all forms.

In 2024, Mac was named as one of DMZ’s “Women of the Year” for her work driving innovation and progress in the tech industry. She was also named one of Bay Street Bull’s “Women of the Year” in 2021 for her leadership in the technology sector. Mac is a regular business host and expert for Fast Company, CNN, Bloomberg, CBS, BNN, CBC, Global News, CTV, The Marilyn Denis Show, and SiriusXM.