The IT Media Group produces high-quality information products and events that enable IT executives do their jobs better, smarter and faster. We inform, educate and alert IT executives to strategies and best practices that support their corporate mandate. By listening to CIOs and understanding their issues, we are able to identify and bring in appropriate IT vendors who can provide thought leadership and effective technology solutions. As a result, our programming addresses key needs of the CIO while presenting relationship-building opportunities for vendors. We provide three main types of services:
Program Services
CIO Roundtable
These private breakfast roundtables on timely and compelling topics are attended exclusively by CIOs and equivalent senior IT executives. One or two subject-matter experts, represented by the sponsor, sit as peer contributors at the table. Our collaborative approach allows for diverse discussions on critical issues, challenges, ideas, and best practices.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Pre-roundtable briefings
- Roundtable facilitation
- 12-15 CIO level participants
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Roundtable highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-roundtable collaboration enablement
- 5-star venue and breakfast
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CIO Peer-to-Peer Workshop
These intimate and interactive 90-minute morning workshops aim to take key topics from our CIO roundtables and delve into tactics, use cases, and next best actions. Facilitated by 1-2 CIOs on our Advisory Board, the workshops provide direct collaboration opportunities on issues and topics of common interest.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Hosted by a CIO at their facility
- 6-8 CIO level participants
- Workshop facilitation briefing
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-workshop report
- Post-workshop collaboration enablement
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Strategic Insights Panel
These signature events bring together a select group of executives with a keen interest in industry insights and ideas for advancing the organization through the strategic use of IT. Our industry-savvy master-of-ceremonies engage the sponsor’s subject-matter expert(s) and other panellists in an informative conversation on the topic at hand, then opens the floor to questions.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Panel creation
- Pre-panel briefing
- Panel moderation
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Event highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Peer to peer networking opportunities
- Post-panel collaboration enablement
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Virtual CIO Roundtable
A virtual version of our CIO roundtables comprised of a moderated 90-min discussion and polling enables our exclusive sponsor and a select group of industry CIOs the opportunity to create real-time connections, meaningful conversations and insight-rich content all from the comfort of their own homes.
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunity
- Topic research and development
- Extensive 1:1 pre-roundtable participant briefing
- Roundtable facilitation
- 8-10 CIO level participants
- A comprehensive insights report from the session
- Roundtable highlights videos
- 1:1 Post-session video interviews
- Post-roundtable collaboration enablement
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Guest Hosting & Presentation (In-Person & Virtual)
Having a respected third party moderate your event or give a presentation can boost interest and add an extra measure of authoritativeness to the activity. Our credible hosts and presenters have a wealth of knowledge, experience and are ready to help.
- Master of Ceremonies
- Keynote presentation
- Event facilitation
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Content Services
Sponsored Content
IT Vendors have an opportunity to collaborate with us by sponsoring a variety of assets including research studies, whitepapers, articles, and videos. Sponsorships can also come in the form of behind-the-scenes content development on behalf of the sponsor.
- Industry research studies
- Solution briefs
- White Papers
- Case studies
- Articles
- Blogs
- Video series
- Video Blogs
Editorial Content
We run three columns under the banner of Leadership, Operations and Technology, profiling industry stories, opinion pieces and IT executive interviews. We also feature guest bloggers from both the CIO and IT vendor communities.
Consulting Services
PR and Media
We work with your corporate communications teams and country leadership to help you enhance and localize your communications and media strategies. Our industry professionals offer a variety of services to help bridge the gap between brand identity and perception.
- PR and media strategy development
- Thought leadership content creation
- Target media outreach and story placement
Remote CMO
Leveraging our 20+ years of technology marketing best practices, we help your organization to enhance or augment your marketing strategy and capacity in Canada.
- Marketing plan development
- Thought leadership campaigns
- Demand generation programs
Executive Branding
We collaborate with your senior leadership and deploy a variety of content and engagement opportunities to help you increase your personal brand recognition in the marketplace.
- One on one consultation
- Thought leadership development
- Visibility creation and optimization
IT Strategy & Operations Consulting
We provide your business with focussed IT strategy and operations services by leveraging our experience in managing complex mission-critical technology infrastructures and transformation projects.
- Operations management and remediation
- IT service costing and optimization
- Proposal review and quality assurance
Our Sponsors
Our Sponsors
Since 2011, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with our clients to deliver C-level events, content, and consulting services. We thank everyone for their support and partnership. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us
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CIO Roundtables: Value of Participation and Sponsorship
Paul Lewis, Global CTO at Hitachi Vantara describes the value of participating in and sponsoring CIO Roundtables.
Past Attendees
ADP - VP Architecture & Infrastructure
AESO - VP, Information Technology
Agnico Eagle Mines - VP, IT
Agrium - Global Mgr., IT Security
Agrium - Senior Director IT Shared Services
Aimia - SVP & Global CIO
Ainsworth Engineered - Director IT
Air Canada Vacations - Director IT
Alberta Energy Regulator - Director, Office of the CIO
Anthem Properties - VP IS
AON Risk Solutions Canada - Head of IT
Avison Young - VP Global Enterprise Architecture & Integration
Aviva Canada - VP, Architecture & Strategy
Bank of America Merrill Lynch - CTO
BC Ferry Services - VP & CIO
Bell Business Markets - Director, Strategy & Planning
Bell Canada - National Director, Digital Transformation
Bellatrix Exploration - Director, Information Technology
Bentall Kennedy - VP IT
BFL CANADA - CIO
BFL CANADA - Director, Cybersecurity & IT Risk Management
Black Press - CTO
BlackBerry - VP Corporate IT
BMO Financial Group - Director, Technology & Operations Transformation
BMO Financial Group - Head of Services Delivery
Bombardier Aerospace - CISO
Bonavista Petroleum - Head of IT
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP - Global CIO
Bow Valley College - Director, IT Services
Bridgewater Bank - Head of IT
BuildDirect - VP IT
Bulk Barn - Head, IT
Burnco - CIO
Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec - VP, IT Planning, Architecture, Governance, Operations
Calfrac Well Services - Head of IT
Canada Goose - CTO
Canada Live - VP of Technology
Canada Mortgage and Housing - VP, Information & Technology
Canada Protection Plan - Head of IT
Canadian Depository for Securities - CIO
Canadian Direct Insurance - CTO
Canadian Payments Association - VP & CIO
Canucks Sports - Head of IT
Capgemini - Service Delivery Director
CAPREIT - CIO
Cardel Homes - VP MIS
Cargojet - CIO
CBI Health Group - CIO
CCS Corp. - VP IT
CDSPI - Board Director
Centerra Gold - Director IT & Comm
CI Global Asset Management - VP of Enterprise Infrastructure $amp; Operations
CIBC - Senior Director, Infrastructure Planning & Engineering
CIBC - SVP & CIO, Retail and Business Banking Technology
CIBC Mellon - AVP, Enterprise Architecture
CIBC Mellon - SVP & CIO
Cineplex Entertainment - CTO
City of Brampton - Senior Manager, IT Architecture & Planning
City of Richmond Hill - CIO
City of Toronto - Director of Strategic Planning & Architecture
CN Rail Service - Chief Information Security Officer
Coast Capital Savings - VP Technology
Colliers - Head of Technology & Data
Concordia University - AVP & CIO
Crescent Point Energy - Head of IT
Dairy Farmers of Ontario - Head of IT and Administration
Dale Parizeau Morris Mackenzie - VP, IT
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP - Director, Information Technology
DealerTrack Canada - Director, Technology
Defence Construction Canada - Corporate Manager, IT
Deloitte - Director, Risk Advisory
Dentons - Canada CIO
Devon Energy - Director, Integrated Business Services
Direct Cash - VP IT & Security
Dynamic Tire Corp - CIO
D+H Partnership - VP, Head of Canadian Mortgage Technology
eHealth - EVP, Technology
eHealth Ontario - VP, IT Systems & Services
Encana - Director, InfoSec
Enbridge Inc. - VP, Technology and Information Services
Enerflex - CIO
Enerplus - VP. IS
ENMAX - VP, IT & PMO
Equitable Bank - CIO
Equitable Bank - CISO
Equity Financial Trust - VP, IT
Essential Energy Services - Director, IT
Expedia Cruise Ship Centers - VP IS
FGL Sports - VP, Information Technology
Finastra - SVP, Head Technology Managed Services
Fix Auto Canada - COO & SVP
Flightnetwork.com - CIO
Freedom Mobile - Head, Customer Applications, Experience, & Strategy
FT Services - CIO
FundServ - CIO
Genus Capital Management - CTO
Genworth Financial Inc. - VP IT
Geotab - Board Member
Golder Associates - CTO
Gran Tierra Energy - Director IT
Grant Thornton LLP - CIO
Grand River Hospital - Director, Data Governance & Analytics
Greenwin Inc - VP, Information Technology
Groupe Dynamite - Director, IT
GSK Canada - IT Director
GTAA - Acting CIO
H&R Block Canada - VP IT
Haventree Bank - VP, Technology
Hewitt Equipment Ltd. - VP & CIO
Hitachi Vantara - GVP & Global CTO
Home Trust Company - CIO
Home Trust Company - CTO
Home Trust Company - VP & CISO
Horizon North Logistics - CIO
HSB Canada - VP IT
IBM Canada - Associate Partner, Payments Industry
Indigo Books and Music - CIO
Interac Corp - Director, Platform Engineering
ivari - SVP & CIO
JP Morgan Chase Canada - Executive Director, Information Risk Management
Keyera Energy - Director, Information Technology
KFC Canada - CTO
KnowledgeOne - CIO
LaFarge Canada - Director, IT
Landmark Cinemas Canada - VP, IT
LAWPRO - CIO
LCBO - Director, Applications Systems
LCBO - SVP & CIO
Leisureworld Senior Care Corp - VP IS
Lifeguard Digital Health - Chief Security & Informatics Officer
Loblaw Companies Ltd - Senior Director, Customer Engagement Technology
London Drugs - GM IT
Loto-Quebec - Corporate Director, InfoSec
Magna International Inc - VP & Global Leader, IT (CIO)
Manulife - Global Head of Private Markets & Real Estate Technology
March Networks - VP Professional Services & CIO
MaRS Discovery District - Managing Director, Fintech and Commerce
McCain Foods Limited - Manager InfoSec
McInnis Cement - Director of Information Technology
Medical Pharmacies Group - VP, Information Technology
MEG Energy - Manager, Information Technology Solutions & Services
Metrolinx - EVP & CIO
Minto Group - VP IT
MMM Group - CIO
Montreal Police Service - CIO
Morguard Investments - CIO
Moulding & Millwork - CIO
MullenLowe Group - Global CIO
National Bank of Canada - Information Security Officer
National Capital Commission - Chief, IT infrastructure & Support Services
NHL Players' Association - Head, Security & Technology
Northbridge Financial Corp - CIO
OEC Group Canada - Vice President, Information Technology and Client solutions
ODAIA - CEO
Oildex - VP, Architecture & Infrastructure
OPTrust - AVP, Enterprise Data Services
Olympia Financial Group - CIO
OMERS - EVP, Data & Technology
OMERS - SVP IT
OMERS - SVP, Data & Advanced Analytics
Ontario Pension Board - CTO
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan - SVP, Product & Delivery
Ontario Trillium Foundation - CIO
Osum Oil Sands Corp - Manager, IS
Ottawa Police Service - CIO
Pacific Western Transportation - CIO
Packers Plus - Global IT Director
Pason Systems - Manager, Digital Communications & Corporate IT
Patient News - CTO
Peel District School Board - CIO
Pengrowth Corp - Director IS
Penn West Exploration - Snr. Manager, IT Operations
Peterson Investment Group - Head of IT
PFB Corp. - CIO
Pizza Pizza - CIO & VP, IT
Precision Drilling - VP, IT
Precision Drilling - Director, IT Infrastructure & Security
PSP Investments - Snr. Director, Internal Audit & Business Infosec
Public Works and Government Services Canada - Director, IT Security Directorate
PwC - Managing Director, Real Estate Technology Advisory
Pythian - CTO
Qantas - Global CIO
Queen's University - Director, Information Technology
RBC Royal Bank - Head of Application Security, Data Protection & Security Consulting
RBC Royal Bank - VP, Technology Platforms & Risk Management
RBC Royal Bank - Global Cybersecurity VP
Regal Lifestyle Communities - CIO
Revera Inc. - CIO
Revera Inc. - Security Architect
Rheem Manufacturing - CISO & Enterprise Architect
Ricoh Canada - VP,IT
RioCan Property Services - VP IT
Roche - Head of IT Americas – Operations
Rogers Communications - SVP, Customer Experience IT
ROM - CIO
Russel Metals - VP,IS
Salvation Army Canada - Board Director
SCI Group - CIO
Scotiabank - Head, Systems Architecture & Platform Modernization
Scotiabank - VP - International Systems Technology
Scotiabank - Head, System Architecture & Platform Modernization
Scotiabank - Global Head, GBM Compliance & Transformation
Sears Canada - Divisional VP, Information Technology Services
Secure Energy Services - GM, IT
Shaw - Head, Customer Applications, Experience, & Strategy
Shaw Communications - VP, Technology Operations
Shaw Communications - Director, Risk Management
SMART Technologies - Director, IS Corporate Services
Smartcentres - Director IS, IT
SmartOne Solutions - President & CIO
Societe de Transport de Montreal - Division Head - Security and Compliance
Street Capital Financial - CIO
Sun Life Financial - AVP, Data & Business Intelligence Services
Sun Life Financial - VP Application Ops & Services
Sunco Communication - COO
Suncor Energy Inc. - Director, Application Portfolio Optimization, I&PM, Business Services
Symcor - CTO, VP Technology Services
Talisman Energy - SVP IT & Business Services
TD Bank - Enterprise Architect
Teknion - SVP, CIO
TELUS - Chief Security Architect
Tervita Corporation - VP, Information Technology
The Hudsons Bay Company - VP Technology
The Hudson's Bay Company - SVP & CIO
The Source - VP, Information Technology
TMX Group - CISO & Global Head of Infrastructure Services
Toromont Industries - VP & CIO
Toronto District School Board - Chief Technology Officer
Toronto Hospital for Sick Children - Director of Technology
Toronto Parking Authority - CIO
Toronto Police Services - CISO
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - Chief Enterprise Architect
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - CIO
Toyota Canada - National Manager, IS
Transamerica Life Canada - CIO
Trican Well Services Ltd. - Director, Business Information Systems
Tridel Corporation - CIO
Trillium Health Partners - IT Director, Applications & Clinical Informatics
UFA Cooperative - VP & CIO
University of Calgary - Executive Director, Development Services
University of Ottawa - CIO
University of Ottawa - Senior Director IT Services & Infrastructure
University of Toronto - Director, Centre for Management & Technology
University of Waterloo - Director, Technology Entrepreneurship
Valencia Risk - Managing Director
Vancity - VP Technology & Solutions
Viterra - Director Enterprise Technology
Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company - Director of Innovation Outpost
World Health - Director IT
Wolseley Canada - CIO & COO
WSIB - Board Director
Yellow Pages Group - Director - Enterprise Data Management
York Region District School Board - CIO
York University - Board Director
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