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Membership Eligibility

To qualify for SIM San Francisco Bay Area membership, applicants should generally meet the criteria below for Practitioner membership. Applications are reviewed by our Membership Committee to ensure alignment with SIM's mission and membership criteria.

Practitioner

Senior technology professionals responsible for influencing technology direction within their organization. Practitioners must lead or support corporate or divisional technology strategy.

Typical titles include CIO, CTO, CDO, CISO, VP, or Director. 

Membership Benefits

Joining SIM San Francisco Bay Area is more than a membership — it's an investment in your leadership, your network, and your community.

  • Attend Chapter Meetings, Conferences, Sporting Events, Social Events, and Seminars throughout the year.
  • Gain insights from top industry speakers on emerging trends, challenges, and leadership strategies.
  • Engage in peer networking and knowledge sharing through SIM’s local and national community.
  • Participate in Engage Groups, smaller peer-led discussions focused on key topics and challenges.
  • CIOs gain access to Exclusive CIO Enclave Dinners, providing high-level networking in a private setting.

  • Active support for members in career transition.
  • CIOs can develop their teams by inviting high-potential employees to participate in career development programs.
  • Enhance leadership skills at all levels through the SIM Leadership Institute, offering executive education and training for emerging, mid-level, and senior IT leaders.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends with insightful discussions and conferences on key technology and leadership topics.
  • Be part of SIM National, the premier organization for senior IT executives, with access to nationwide workshops and programs.
  • Access SIM’s online resources, including research reports, best practices, and industry insights from IT leaders across the country.

Participate in SIM San Francisco Bay Area's active Outreach programs, supporting the current and future IT Community.

Join as an Individual

Individual membership gives you direct access to SIM San Francisco Bay Area's full community of technology leaders — including chapter events, trusted peer engagement, leadership development programs, and national resources. Joining SIM is more than a membership — it's an investment in your leadership, your network, and your community.

For-Profit Individual

$565

Non-Profit Individual

$565

Join as an Organization

SIM offers three enterprise membership options designed for technology executives who want to invest in their entire leadership team. Enterprise membership extends the full benefits of SIM to multiple members at a significant value — with enhanced access, greater discounts, and exclusive opportunities.

Enterprise Basic

$1,020
$10,000 Value
3+ members get essential member benefits at a reduced rate. *Pricing varies by chapter.
  • 3 chapter memberships
  • Discount on additional chapter memberships
  • IT Trends Study & additional research
  • No SIM Leadership Institute program discounts
  • No special invite-only events
  • No dedicated relationship manager

Enterprise Plus

$5,500
$17,175 Value
Unlock enhanced member benefits and exceptional growth opportunities for you and your team.
  • 5 chapter memberships
  • 10% off additional chapter memberships
  • SIM Research Institute event access
  • SIM Leadership Institute program discounts
  • No special invite-only events
  • No dedicated relationship manager

Enterprise Platinum

$19,650
$25,000 Value
Exclusive benefits: access to premium experiences, greater discounts, and special invitation-only opportunities.
  • 10 chapter memberships
  • 25% off additional chapter memberships
  • SIM Research Institute event access
  • SIM Leadership Institute program discounts
  • Special invite-only events
  • Dedicated relationship manager