Happy IT Professionalism Week! |
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Happy IT Professionalism Week! IT Professionalism Week is a yearly celebration held by CIPS (Canada’s Association of IT Professionals) across Canada. CIPS hopes to increase awareness about the importance of professionalism, ethics, and standards in the IT industry and profession today. This week is also a time to celebrate CIPS and our professionalism resources.
I.T. Professionalism Week is being held this year from Monday October 30th to Friday November 3rd 2023. Help us raise IT standards and contact your local CIPS Provincial Society for details on how you can get involved with CIPS today.
Join us at these Featured Events:
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Meet the new Chair of the CIPS National Board
Trevor McDonald I.S.P., ITCP! (Oct 31st, Virtual)
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Tues Oct 31st @ 2pm EDT - Free Virtual Event!
During this IT Professionalism Week event Trevor McDonald I.S.P., ITCP will introduce himself and share his vision and plans as the newly appointed Chair of the CIPS National Board.
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Trevor, ask questions, and learn about volunteer opportunities and how you can contribute to CIPS and Canada’s IT community.
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How to Apply for CIPS IT Certification (Nov 1st, Virtual) |
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Wed Nov 1st 2023 @ 2pm EDT - Free Virtual Event!
This IT Professionalism Week learn about CIPS Certification for IT professionals and how to apply for the only IT designation recognized by law* in Canada, the Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.), and Canada’s only internationally accredited IP3P designation, Information Technology Certified Professional (ITCP), today!
Recent IT graduate? Learn how to apply for the pre-professional Associate Information Technology Professional (AITP) designation.
* I.S.P. standing has been granted in Canada since 1989 and is legislated as a self-regulating designation in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia).
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“Growing Ethical IT Talent in Canada” with
CIPS CEO Greg Lane, FCIPS, I.S.P. (ret.) (Nov 2nd, Virtual)
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Thurs Nov 2nd 2023 @ 2pm EDT - Free Virtual Event!
During this event Greg Lane will share insights on strategies aimed at boosting the pool of digital IT skills in Canada and cultivating its growth. Among these strategies he will explore the utilization of SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) as a valuable tool.
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CIPS, ISACA, & PMI Joint Conference: “Securing the Future: How we can all make an Impact” (Nov 9th, Regina) |
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CIPS, ISACA, & PMI Joint Conference:
“Securing the Future: How we can all make an Impact”
Nov 9th 2023 @ 7am – 7pm
Ramada Inn, 1818 Victoria Ave, Regina, SK
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9th DAMA Edmonton Conference (Edmonton, Nov 2-3) |
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CIPS members, use the code “CIPS20” to get a 20% discount!
Let’s build our AI and Data Analytics Community together – learn about new initiatives and resources we are generating for you in the Alberta & Canada Region – especially how enterprise adoption of AI will provide significant business opportunities. You will also learn about the “AI Foundation” – A Richard Sutton initiative and how you can contribute.
DAMA Edmonton is hosting DAMA Days Canada, a National Data Management Conference, at the Productivity Innovation Center (PIC Building), on Nov 2-4, 2023. The Conference in-person event is held simultaneously in six provinces across Canada by seven DAMA Chapters affiliated with DAMA International. Attendees will be able to access a video-stream (live).
Who should attend: CDOs, CIOs, CTOs, Data Management Professionals from all areas of Data and Generative AI, including Data Analysts, Data Architects, Data Governance Professionals, Data Protection & Security Professionals, Data Scientists, Application Developers, Data Warehouse Specialists, Data Visualization Professionals, Machine Learning Engineers, Business Intelligence Professionals, and Artificial Intelligence Researchers & Developers.
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34th ASTech Awards Gala (Nov 3rd, Calgary) |
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The 2023 ASTech Awards Gala takes place on November 3rd in Calgary!
Elevate your experience in the science and technology community at the 34th ASTech Awards Gala on November 3rd at Hotel Arts in Calgary, where we will unveil the 2023 award winners of our annual celebration of science, technology, and innovation in Alberta. This prestigious evening is dedicated to recognizing the brilliance of Alberta’s most innovative individuals, teams, and organizations, showcasing the province’s dynamic science and technology community.
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Donna Lindskog: Ethical IT Talent
in Canada (Nov 8th, Virtual)
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The Faculty of Science Department of Computer Science invites you to a virtual public lecture with Computer Science alumna Donna Lindskog, BSc(Hons)’79, MSc’92. This is a public lecture series by alumni and friends of the Department of Computer Science. Please be sure to register in advance.
From the privacy issues with Facebook to the recent explosion of AI concerns, IT Ethics are now political issues that we must all work to clarify. IT Professionals are needed to describe the facts and issue the warnings. As past Chair of the Saskatchewan Information Technology Sector Partnership with government and educators, Donna led discussions about recruitment into the IT sector and how to support career paths in Saskatchewan and Canada. Donna will describe some lessons learned and some challenges for growth of Ethical IT Talent in Canada.
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Cyber Security and Risk Management Roadshow
(Nov 1-30: Halifax, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa)
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November 1st-November 30th | 8:30am-1:00pm LT
The Cyber Security & Risk Management Roadshow 2023 aims to gather senior government Security executives, fostering discussions on how the Canadian government can effectively address the security needs of its citizens while capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the digital economy. The goal is to be prepared to Act, Adapt, and React to Cyber Threats.
Join us on November 1st-November 30th at the Cyber Security & Risk Management roadshow happening in Halifax, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa. This exclusive invite-only event is tailored for public sector leaders and aims to promote discussions on effectively addressing the security needs of your province’s citizens while capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the digital economy.
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT 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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