CIPS Fireside Chat with CIPS’ CEO
& Chair of the National Board (Sept 29)
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Join us for a virtual Fireside Chat with CIPS’ CEO & Chair of the National Board on Wednesday September 29th at 6pm ET!
Greg and Derek will discuss what CIPS has been up to this past year and what CIPS’ plans are for the future. This is also an opportunity for attendees to ask questions they may have regarding CIPS.
Derek Burt, I.S.P., ITCP is currently serving as the CIPS Chair of the Board of Directors. He also serves as a Director of CIPS Alberta and is Chair of the CIPS Alberta Registration Committee. In 2010, Derek was awarded the Marilyn Harris Award for IT Professionalism. Derek graduated from a CIPS-accredited computer science program at the University of Regina. Derek is an Enterprise Architect and member the IT Architecture team at WestJet Airlines, Ltd.
Greg Lane, FCIPS, I.S.P. (ret.) has over 30 years of leadership experience in IT. He did his master research report on Customer Service and Outsourcing. He has worked on product sales with Microsoft and Cisco and in consulting with Deloitte and Accenture. His leadership experience includes volunteer activity with CIPS, ICTC and ITAC (now Technation). He has published on the topic of building relationships in a digital world and portals. He has lectured at both Algonquin College and University of Ottawa on Relationship Building and IT Governance. He is currently an Executive in Residence at the University of Ottawa’s eHub program and the national CEO of CIPS.
Both members and non-members are welcome and we hope you join us!
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Moving Canada forward:
keeping pace with new technologies
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The pandemic has shown just how reliant the world economy has become on Information Technology (IT). Organizations of all types – private, public, and not for profit – shifted to remote, virtually overnight. Along with this shift to remote, the IT industry is witnessing dramatic growth in new and disruptive technologies.
These new technologies – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and crypto currency – will fundamentally change several industries; most notably manufacturing, healthcare and finance. These new technologies and the capabilities they present simultaneously hold both great promise and significant challenge.
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Data Champions Online, Canada 2021 (Sept 21) |
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Data Champions Online, Canada & Executive Think Tanks will be bringing together senior executives from the data and analytics world on September 21st, 2021. This application-only event guarantees that the conversations taking place will be enriching and productive.
Additionally, it will give attendees the unique opportunity to dive deep into the specific hurdles the industry in Canada is faced with and engage in what others have done. DCO Canada & Executive Think Tanks will allow qualified attendees the opportunity to make long-lasting connections with their true peers.
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CIPS Webinar: Digital Transformation in Mining (Sept 23) |
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CIPS BC Presents: "Digital Transformation in Mining" Webinar (September 23rd @ 12pm PDT)
The successful future mining company will be built on a fully integrated digital platform. Teck’s ‘Technology and Innovation’ team is building this platform … which will increase safety and performance in real time, unlock knowledge about the resource base, improve planning, fully connect material and equipment flows. Dennis will describe the program and the platform that will become the digital nerve centre of operations.
Speaker:
Dennis Loktionov,
Director of Digital, Corporate Technology & Innovation
Teck Resources
Dennis has held a variety of leadership roles in product management, engineering and R&D in companies ranging from early stage startups to large multi-national enterprises. He co-founded and advised startups and runs a consulting company as well.
Dennis believes the convergence of multiple technologies we are facing today will unlock unprecedented potential for creating a better, brighter, sustainable and abundant future.
Dennis loves working at the intersection of people, technology, design and science. He is passionate about developing and growing high-performance teams that deliver breakthrough products and services.
FREE Event for CIPS Members and Colleagues!
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Big Data & AI Toronto (Oct 13-14) |
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Since 2016, Big Data & AI Toronto has been providing a unique platform for IT decision-makers and data innovators to explore and discuss insights, showcase the latest innovative projects, and connect with the best and brightest minds in the industry.
We have created a unique 4-in-1 event experience that will provide participants with a real 360-degree view of the industry:
- Artificial intelligence
- Big data
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
Join thousands of data professionals, 150+ speakers, and over 20 leading solution providers!
Where? Virtual event When? October 13-14, 2021
*CIPS members are eligible for a 30% discount! Use the following discount code: BDAIT21-CIPS30
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Upcoming #ifip60 Events:
Future of Information Processing Event Series
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Strategic Collaboration of Certification and Education on Data Science
- 27 September 15.00-16.15 CEST
This session will introduce recent developments around the globe in education and certification in data science. The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled digital transformations such as online education and telework. Such digital technology can accelerate mutual collaboration among data science educators, leading to an ecosystem suitable for providing data science training for people at all skill levels.
More information and registration link are available here
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IFIP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: A Document for its Time
- 4 October 15:00-16.15 CEST
In this session, some of the creators of the IFIP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct will gather to talk about the Code’s importance. In today’s rapidly transforming digital landscape, it is vital to set explicit boundaries and outline clear values. To quote from the Code’s preamble: “The entire computing profession benefits when the ethical decision-making process is accountable to and transparent to all stakeholders. Open discussions about ethical issues promote this accountability and transparency.
More information and registration link are available here
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The software developer is changing
– and so is their workflow
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via Appian, a CIPS Corporate Partner
What does a software developer do? That’s easy: they develop apps and software, right? It’s no longer that simple. Whereas before developers were reserved to handle writing software - a specialist skill - now they are expected to collaborate more with the business. And that requires communicating and better understanding various aspects of the business in which they operate.
The business / IT landscape is changing. Developers now need to communicate projects in a clear and easily digestible way, and they need to collaborate with people far beyond the boundaries of the IT function. Fortunately, there are tools that facilitate that collaboration, and they’re changing the face of coding forever.
The appetite for change
But why is this change happening? Firstly, there is widespread disillusionment among companies who have invested heavily into custom software that either takes too long to come to fruition or takes too long to deliver value. I know of companies that spent hundreds of millions of dollars on projects that took years to build, only to be underwhelmed when they were finally completed.
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Electronic Recycling Association
Prepaid Postage Program
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The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce our newest promotion to make disposing of your laptops, tablets, and cellphones as fast and convenient for you as possible. Simply fill out our online form here and attach a photo of your devices. Once approved, we will email you a shipping label that you will print and attach to your package. All that’s left is to give the courier a call to schedule a pickup time!
With a focus on recovery, refurbishment and reuse, ERA continuously supplies charitable groups with donated IT equipment while securely managing the retiring IT assets of organizations and individuals across Canada. As a non-profit organization with deep community roots, it is our “reuse” focus and donation activities that set us apart from others in this sector.
By giving your electronics to the ERA, not only are you helping the environment by ensuring safe disposal of your e-waste, but your pre-loved laptop could have a huge impact in someone’s life!
And there is no need to worry about any personal information you might have accidently left on your devices. The ERA utilizes industry leading software to remove sensitive data from every piece of equipment we receive before we refurbish it for donation.
Join ERA on our mission to donate computers to Canadians in need today!
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Share your CIPS Certificates and Badges on
your LinkedIn Profile, Email Signature, and More!
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QUICK ACCESS: Click “Retrieve a Credential” and enter your email. All of your Certificates and Badges associated with this email will be emailed to you.
FULL ACCESS: – Click “Sign In” for Full Access to post your Credentials on your LinkedIn Profile under the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
Once you’ve accessed your Credentials you can obtain your Unique Certificate/Badge URL, share your Certificate/Badge on Social Media, Embed it in your Email Signature, and download a PDF version.
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Featured CIPS Member Benefit: Discount on IFIP Events
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Individual members of all IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) member societies (including CIPS) are entitled to a discount of at least 10% on all IFIP events!
Upcoming IFIP Events:
Sept 27 - Oct 1, Germany / Virtual
Oct 4-8, Virtual
Oct 6-17, China
Oct 25-27, Japan
(Hosted by IFIP IP3 and IT Professionalism Europe (ITPE))
Nov 2nd
Nov 4-5, Amsterdam / Hybrid
Nov 23-25 2021, Waterloo, Canada
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the I.T. profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution.
Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.
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