About Chapter

Who We Are

 

SIM Toronto brings together **experienced and aspiring technology leaders** to grow careers, share hard-won lessons, and  advance how technology delivers value to business and society.

Vision

To be the preferred professional association for aspiring information technology leaders—and the **favoured locale for mentorship** by seasoned CIOs and CTOs.

Mission

Create an environment where leaders **develop and share** business and personal skills through networking, mentoring, education and leadership, within the IT community and the broader society.

What You Get as a Member

  • Peer-to-Peer Connections: Tap a national network of CIOs and tech leaders through your local chapter and SIM’s national gatherings.
  • Exclusive Research & Insights: Access members-only research, join Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and contribute to industry-shaping studies.
  • Professional Development: Level up with the SIM Leadership Institute, Regional Leadership Forum (RLF), and Advanced Practices Council (APC).
  • Local & National Gatherings: Expect 6 in-person events per year, plus national conferences that connect strategy, technology, and leadership.

Toronto Chapter Experience

  • Quarterly Chapter Meetings/Events
  • Social Evenings
  • SIM Enclave®
  • Signature Events (CIO Forum, Golf Outing)
  • National Access

Thought Leadership & Learning

  • Advanced Practices Council (APC)
  • Leadership Institute & RLF
  • Knowledge Hub
  • IT Trends Survey and Study

Advocacy & Community

SIM is a collaborative voice on computing education, cybersecurity, and software. Chapters engage in philanthropy and outreach, with past initiatives in Toronto including Cybercamp Robotics Academy and Stepstones for Youth.