Partners
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The CIO Association of Canada engages in partnership agreements with a limited number of organizations with mutual business objectives.
We engage with partners whose values align with our mission and where objectives drive value for our membership.
Current partnerships
Industry Partners
Canadaian Cybersecurity Alliance Partnership
The CCA-ACC (originally initiated as the Inter-Association Working Group on Cyber Security – IAWGCS) is a voluntary, non-hierarchical, not-for-profit, agile network, founded by Grant Lecky in 2013. The primary purpose of the CCA-ACC is to enhance the professionalization of the Canadian cyber domain through effective inter-association engagement and knowledge-sharing. To date, more than 90 associations with a stake in cyber security have confirmed their participation in the CCA-ACC, making this initiative unprecedented in both scale and scope. Each of the participating associations contributes their own unique perspective on the Canadian cyber landscape.
The CCA-ACC is administered by a National Council, whose role includes maintaining the structure of the CCA-ACC itself, and facilitating inter-association dialogue.
Canadian Cybersecurity Alliance
C4 Partnership
Is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information, communications and technology (ICT) markets. Our people, data and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC Canada has more analysts dedicated to understanding the Canadian market than any other global research firm. With a strong team of analysts and consultants in Canada complementing IDC’s international research expertise, IDC Canada is the leading provider of industry research and analysis in the region. For more than 35 years, IDC Canada has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. The objective of the joint venture between the CIO Association of Canada and IDC Canada is to enrich the value and offerings of CIO focused events, research and insights. It includes annual surveys, joint research, roundtables and thought leadership events.
IDC Canada
C4 Partnership
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy. ICTC is the trusted source for evidence-based policy advice, forward looking research, and creative capacity building programs for the digital economy. OUR MISSION IS TO: Strengthen Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy OUR VISION IS TO: Foster globally competitive Canadian industries and a prosperous society empowered by innovative digital solutions. See how we are bringing together Industry, Education, & Policy makers to advance the digital economy in Canada www.ictc-ctic.ca
ICTC
Gartner Partnership
Founded in 1979, Gartner is the leading research and advisory company. They have expanded well beyond their flagship technology research to provide senior leaders across the enterprise with the indispensable business insights, advice and tools they need to achieve their mission-critical priorities and build the organizations of tomorrow.
Together with their clients, they fuel the future of business so that a more successful world takes shape.
Gartner
CIPS Partnership
CIPS (Canadian Information Processing Society) is a non-profit national federation of CIPS Provincial Societies that certify IT professionals in Canada and abroad. Since 1958 CIPS has helped advance Canada’s IT profession by fostering standards, best practices, and integrity for the benefit of IT professionals and the public interest.
CIPS
Event Partners
Evanta Partnership
Evanta is a Gartner Company, the world’s leading research and advisory firm. A division of Gartner Conferences, Evanta creates exclusive communities of C-level executives from the world’s leading organizations. These networks are built by and for C-level executives to share ideas, validate strategies and solve critical leadership challenges through peer-to-peer insight and collaboration.
Evanta
Education Partners
SFU Partnership
The role of the Chief Information Officer is among the most dynamic in the enterprise; beyond technology and systems expertise, you need strategic leadership skills to shape your company’s success. Offered in partnership with the CIO Association of Canada, this program will help you gain the leadership skills and strategic perspective to take your career to the next level. Faculty members and industry experts will guide you through online modules, facilitated discussions, and a self-paced change project. You will gain an invaluable network of peers across industries while taking a program that fits with your busy life.
SFU
CaseIT Partnership
CaseIT is the premier international Management Information Systems (MIS) business case competition hosted annually in collaboration with the SFU Beedie School of Business. CaseIT brings together top undergraduate business students, distinguished faculty members, experienced industry professionals, and a dedicated student-run organizing committee to challenge conventional thinking and build global connections. The competition provides a rigorous platform to test students’ critical business case analysis capabilities and empower students to present with confidence in front of esteemed industry professionals on an international stage. The CIO Association of Canada is a proud supporter of this competition. caseit.org
CaseIT
Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
The CIO Executive Leadership Program, delivered by the Rotman School of Management in partnership with CIOCAN, is the first and most important step in obtaining your official CIO.D and in developing the skills and experience to reinforce your role as a strategic Senior IT Leader and CIO.
Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Media Partners
Digital Journal Partnership
A global media platform and content partner that elevates voices in the news cycle. Find us online at https://digitaljournal.com/ and subscribe to our unhinged directors newsletter — because business advice should come with a side of personality.
Digital Journal
Partnership Categories
As the only independent, not-for-profit association of CIOs in Canada, CIOCAN has established important partnerships with a number of research, advocacy, media and event-based organizations that are committed to the profession of CIO. All organizational relationships are established through, or in conjunction with the National Board. CIOCAN is open to a limited number of additional partner relationships in 5 categories:
Industry
A non-commercial business relationship with like-minded Canadian ICT industry organizations offering mutual brand and member benefits.
Research
A one-time or annual research-based initiative resulting in co-branded published works which bring ICT industry knowledge, benefits and insight to members individually with leadership and brand recognition for the association and/or external industry practitioners.
Academic
A professional and leadership development opportunity for our members, run locally, and/or Canada-wide with a view to establishing nationally recognized education standards for CIOs, and which contributes to other academic achievement levels.
Media
A Media relationship is intended to deliver industry visibility to the CIOCAN brand covering our activity, press announcements; highlighting member achievement and measure our industry reach and impact.