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2025 Events
May 22nd SIM Enclave - Enterprise
June 12th Cloud Migration & Modernization
June 18th SIM Enclave – Mid-Market
June 18th Virtual Roundtable 22: Transformative Potential of AI in QA Testing
July 29th Social Event @ Petco Park Padres vs. Mets
Aug 27th Cybersecurity Event
Sep 17th SIM Enclave - Enterprise
Sep 25th SIM Enclave – Mid-Market
Oct 7th TECHsurf
Nov 5th Virtual Roundtable 23
Nov 13th SIM Enclave - Enterprise
Dec 11th SIM Holiday Party

Upcoming Event

June 12- 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Ballast Point Miramar

Cloud Migration & Modernization: Strategy, Pitfalls, and Cost Management Essentials

Ready to take a smarter approach to cloud transformation over a Sculpin at Ballast Point?

This session offers a practical, high-level playbook for planning and executing cloud migrations and modernization at scale—whether you're currently on-prem or navigating a hybrid/multicloud environment. Geared toward technical leaders, we'll explore a phased approach (assess, mobilize, migrate, and modernize), workload prioritization strategies, and the organizational shifts required to ensure long-term success.

Sponsored by Stratus10

Upcoming Event

June 18 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Zoom

SIM SD Roundtable: Transformative potential of AI in QA Testing

Join us for our June roundtable event, we are thrilled to bring to you this roundtable discussion on the Transformative potential of AI in QA testing. This event will bring together senior technical leaders in our SIM San Diego network to explore tools and methodologies that are revolutionizing quality assurance in software development.

Why Attend?

Discover: Learn about innovative AI tools and techniques that can significantly enhance QA testing processes.
Engage: Participate in dynamic discussions with peers and industry experts on the latest advancements in AI for QA.
Collaborate: Share experiences and insights on how AI can be leveraged not only in software product companies but also in technology teams supporting business solutions.

This roundtable promises to offer valuable perspectives on how AI can elevate the quality and efficiency of QA testing. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow technologists and stay ahead of the curve in AI-driven QA practices.

Upcoming Event

July 29 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Petco Park

SIM SD Social Event At Petco Park

Come watch the NY Mets battle our Padres at Petco Park. SIM San Diego has secured the Home Run Deck on Tuesday, July 29th - first pitch at 6:40pm. Gates open 90 minutes before the first pitch. Come Early! All you can eat food starts at 5:40PM and ends at 7:40 PM. Drinks are also included and are served through the 7th inning.

Upcoming Event

October 7th 9:00am-6:00pm

Location: Liberty Station Conference Center
2600 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

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.

Learn More & Register

Past Events
Holiday Party
Virtual Roundtable 19: Accelerating AI Innovation Responsibly with Revolutionary Platform Capabilities
TECHsurf 2024 Event	Sponsors
2024 Cyber Security Event	Sponsors
Virtual Roundtable 18: Rethinking of the workplace in the age of AI
Petco Park Event	Sponsors
Virtual Roundtable 17: CIOs unplugged - unfiltered reflections from the IT C-Suite
SIM San Diego TechTalk
Virtual Roundtable 16: AI Governance: Building a Defensible & Responsible Program
The Future of San Diego’s IT Workforce: Employer and Employee Perspectives
Unlocking Strategic Potential with AI and Co-Pilot	Sponsors
Virtual Roundtable 15: Seizing the Gen AI opportunity in the Enterprise
2023 Holiday Social
Virtual Roundtable 14: Data Privacy and Compliance
Deloitte Foundation Scholarships
Technology Executive Leadership Summit
Cyber Security
Virtual Roundtable 13: Generative AI
Soft Skills
Virtual Roundtable 12: Organizational Health and The Working Genius
SIM SD Social at Petco Park	Sponsors
Making Data Your Competitive Advantage
Virtual Roundtable 11: AI

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Congratulations to the 2024 SIM San Diego Scholarship Winners!
Members Can View Resumes Here

Paula Esparza

CSUSM

Lennard Brokhman

CSUSM

Raghad Abunofal

CSUSM

Jacob Novak

PLNU

Josiah Gansky

PLNU

Abigail Halcomb

PLNU

Lily Hodies

SDSU

Christina Oftedal

SDSU

Mark Heine

SDSU

Danielle Dang

UCSD

Daniel Ji

UCSD

Kristhian Ortiz

UCSD

Kimil Thomas

USD

Long Pham

USD

Shayna Bello

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.

Abzena

Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Accenture

Adtech Corporation

AeroVironment, Inc.

Affinity Development Group

AMN Healthcare

AnaptysBio, Inc.

Arcturus

ARS National Services, Inc.

ASML

Aspen Neuroscience

Avasant

Avidity Biosciences

Baker Electric

Biolinq

Bose Corporation

Boundless Bio

Breg

Bumble Bee Foods

California State University San Marcos

California Coast Credit Union

Callaway Golf

Catholic Answers

Cibus

City of San Diego

Coherent

Columbus Consulting International

Continuing Life

Covered California

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

CriticalRiver Inc.

Cubic

CVS Health

DAP Health

Denodo

Dexcom, Inc.

EDF Renewables

Edwards Lifesciences

Elevar Therapeutics

Ember River

Encore Capital Group

Enlyte

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Evoque Data Center Solutions

EVOTEK

FASHIONPHILE

FFF Enterprises

FIS

GE Healthcare

Gemological Institute of America

General Atomics

Generali Global Assistance

Go1

Halozyme

Honest Medical

Honeywell

Hunter Industries

Illumina

Ingram Micro

Intuit

IP Service Group

Jack in the Box

Janux Therapeutics

Kindercare

Kito Crosby

KPMG Advisory

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Lam Research

Iambic Therapeutics

LatentSpace Therapeutics

Lobbie

Lytx

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Medical Review Institute of America

MEI Pharma