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TECHsurf Annual Full Day Event
Oct. 29th @ Liberty Station (2600 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106)
Join us in your flip-flops for executive-level technology leadership and personal development discussions.

2024 Upcoming Events
October 29th - Sponsored by Trace3, Synoptek, PureStorage, DAZZ, S/H/E, Cato Networks & Check Point
SIM San Diego: TECHsurf
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November
Virtual Roundtable - AI Strategy and Tools
December 5th
Holiday Party/Social
Note: Members must be current with their 2024 membership dues in order to attend Chapter events and RoundTables. Need To Renew? Click Here
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Upcoming Event
October 29th 9:00am-6:00pm
Location: Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106
Sponsored by:

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TECHsurf Annual Full Day Event

Ride the Waves of Technological Innovation through keynotes, networking, sharing your insights and learning from your peers on the shores of San Diego!

SIM San Diego’s annual full day event is innovating this year with an event focused on innovative and engaging discussions, local industries, personal development and networking in a casual gathering that is quintessentially San Diego! 

TECHsurf attendance is included in your membership AND can be shared with your Director-Level and above direct reports by registering them when you register for the event. Share the Value of SIM and the insights and networking with your teams!

Highlights:

  • Coffeehouse Networking Hub
  • Keynotes:  Technology and Executive Development
  • Townhall Discussion Sessions
  • Scholarships for local students
  • San Diego Industry Focus
  • Stone Brewing Networking Happy Hour
  • Casual Atmosphere inspired by San Diego’s surfing culture.

Keynote Highlight: The Captain's Imperative: Navigating Uncharted Waters in the AI Era by Tom Andriola

AI is no longer a distant horizon; it’s the uncharted waters we’re sailing. Explore how technology leaders can steer their organizations through this rapidly evolving landscape. Thinking of AI as “Augmented Intelligence” and simply the latest set of tools that can not only create efficiencies but also enrich experiences and be a driver for future growth, we’ll delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, examine how it's reshaping industries and demanding new leadership skills. Discover how to harness AI as a strategic asset, build agile teams, and position your organization for sustained growth in this era of unprecedented change.


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Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

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Congratulations to the 2023 SIM San Diego Scholarship Winners!
Members Can View Resumes Here
Cole Jager
Kristiyan Braykov
CSUSM
Cristian Hernandez
Natalia Bradley
CSUSM
Elizabeth Hopkins
Luke Loeffer
CSUSM
Mara Sovde
Karis Fisher
PLNU
Josué Barragan
Haley Wong
PLNU
Joey Campbell
Thad Sandidge
PLNU
Joey Kettle
Mary Beck
SDSU
Quinyang Hu
Miles Blackman
SDSU
Kevin He
Kaleho Harrall
SDSU
Ruilin Hu
Alessia Welch
UCSD
Katrina Baha
Galen Han
UCSD
Bruce Tukuafu
Sudhir Vasudevan
UCSD
Joey Kettle
Nathaniel Spinks
USD
Quinyang Hu
Juliet Arizcuren
USD
Megan Underbrink
USD

Testimonials

“… I stood as the Vice-President for the [CSUSM]MIS Society last Fall. The opportunities presented by SIM [San Diego] … played a prodigious part in my professional success… I was reviewing my notes from the 2019 [SIM] San Diego Technology Executive Leadership Summit and found information that related directly to a business problem I was trying to solve in the AI field. It helped me identify crucial gaps to the organizations continued success and ultimately reach breakeven. I can confidently say the exposure and knowledge I gained from SIM San Diego prepared me to be the effective, resilient leader I am today. I applaud your dedication to raising the next generation of IT leaders… Thank you, I cannot emphasize enough how much of an impact you have had on my professional development. As a leader, I am continuously learning and growing. I am excited to see what is in store for the future of the [CSUSM] MIS Society and SIM San Diego as a whole… ”

Maryam Aslam-Mir, BS Management Information Systems, Cal State University San Marcos, 2019
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-aslam-mir/

Sponsor Testimonials

“The San Diego Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) is an elite collection of top technology executives, who all are dedicated to improving the community in which they serve. While most CIOs and CISOs are difficult to reach amidst their organizational responsibilities, every leader present at these events is engaged and willing to learn from one another. The speaker quality and topics are relevant to forward-thinking information executives. I’m proud to support this chapter, and intend to maintain these connections fostered at their quarterly events”

Michael Bush | Field Director | Darktrace

"As a recent sponsor of a SIM San Diego's event, not only did I experience the caliber of it's membership, but the collaboration, intellectual curiosity and generosity of the organization. Facing 2020 challenges of virtual-only meetings, the SIM board used their creativity to put together an engaging, relevant program for senior technology executives. Their commitment to supporting each other and the surrounding community make this an organization that I aspire to be a part of for years to come."

Olga Teplitsky | Sales Director | Snowflake, Inc.
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ARS National Services, Inc.
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Bose Corporation
Boundless Bio
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California Coast Credit Union
Callaway Golf
Catholic Answers
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Petco
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Point Loma Credit Union
Point Loma Nazarene University
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Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.
Qualcomm
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San Diego Housing Commission
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University of California, San Diego
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Viasat, Inc
Watkins Wellness
WD-40 Company
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