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"Business As Usual": Today's Oxymoron
Tuesday June 9th, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Small Group Discussions
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
In today's rapidly changing business landscape and challenging economic times, "business as usual" no longer applies. Come and discuss how IT can help move commerce forward in the face of unprecedented change and challenge. You will be invited to consider how the application of new ideas and strategies will allow your company to move forward with agility in 2009.
Please join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres following the small group meetings (average small group size 8-10 individuals).
Structured for Success
Thursday July 23rd, 2009
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Hot breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Vendor Discussions
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
As a result of ITs increasingly strategic contributions, the line between IT and the business is blurred. We will discuss various organization structures to support this IT/line of business connection. Through sharing structures and rationales with your CIO peers you will be invited to consider the various benefits and pitfalls of different approaches. CIOs must provide end to end solution delivery and we will consider the importance of process ownership and improvement in optimally aligning IT with the business to enable enterprise success.
"Why We Won't Work for You": Understanding A New Workforce
Thursday September 17th, 2009
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Hot breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Small Group Sessions and Discussions
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
Many bright, young minds elude large corporate employers. We will seek to gain an understanding from these individuals why the traditional corporate workplace, policies and social network lacks appeal. Small group discussions will focus on managing policies surrounding social networking in the workplace and how to effectively engage the commitment and maximize the contributions of this valuable corporate resource.
Looking Beyond this Bend in the Road: Sponsor Presentation
Thursday November 19th, 2009
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Hot breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Presentations and Discussion
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
In the midst of great economic pressure and business challenges, technology continues to advance at an incredible rate. In many cases technology provides the foundation which enables business to survive and thrive under economic adversity. Toronto CIO's sponsors provide fresh ideas as they share their vision for technology three to five years out. As a CIO, your colleagues often expect you to know what is around the corner. You will be challenged to consider how this changing technological landscape will affect us all.
Bringing Clarity to a Cloudy Topic: Enlightened Conversation Surrounding On-Demand Provisioning
Wednesday February 17th, 2010
4:00 - 6:00 pm Small Group Discussions
6:00 - 7:00 pm Cocktails and Reception
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
CIOs today are either engaged with or considering on-demand provisioning. This area offers incredible opportunities and benefits, as well as complex challenges. Join your Toronto-based peers to share different viewpoints and experiences. You will be invited to consider how wisely taking advantage of these new abilities will allow your company to cut costs and move forward with agility and flexibility in 2010.
Average small group size of six CIOs per room.
Getting More from Application Development Projects
Wednesday April 21st, 2010
7:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 - 10:00 am Small Group Discussion
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
There are great challenges with application development. A CIOs application portfolio is a critical factor in driving competitive advantage and innovation. Come discuss Application Development with your Toronto-based peers and share the challenges you’ve faced and how they’ve been dealt with. This is a great opportunity to share experiences, insights and best practices leading to success in this crucial area.
Average small group size of six CIOs per room.
Email Outsourcing
Thursday June 10th, 2010
4:30 - 6:30 pm Small Group Discussion
Light Reception to Follow
Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street West
During Toronto CIO's on-demand provisioning discussions, much of the conversation focused on the issue of outsourcing email. Is the promised ROI real? What about security and privacy? Questions abound. Discuss with your peers the issues and challenges that exist, as well as how this strategy may benefit your IT organization.
Average small group size of six CIOs per room.
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