Calgary CIO Community

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Join a powerful network of C-level peers

Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CIOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and best practices, and validate strategies and solutions.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Programs
  • Participate in year-round gatherings both in person and virtually with your local peer group
  • Engage in unparalleled collaboration through in-depth discussions on the most critical and relevant issues
  • Network with like-minded peers facing the same challenges as you
Insights
  • Exchange ideas, strategies and solutions validated by peers
  • Gain exclusive access to community insights, including best practices and survey results, to benchmark your organization with others
  • Learn how other leaders approached their challenges by leveraging peer-recommended partners
Connections
  • Make new connections through facilitated networking opportunities, including curated 1:1 peer meetings
  • Grow and enhance your career through an exclusive network and mentorship
  • Build lasting relationships and stay connected with peers and colleagues

Calgary CIO Governing Body


A regional Governing Body leads the Calgary CIO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CIOs, for CIOs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ross Ballendine

Trimac Transportation
VP, IT

Jan Bradley

City of Calgary
CITO

Jason Hinchliff

Cenovus Energy
CDIO & VP Data & IT

Catherine Mendonsa

Mark Anthony Group of Companies
VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Governing Body Members

Michael Barr

University of Saskatchewan
CIO

Rick Begg

Bird Construction
CIO

Neil Bradbury

Bantrel
Head of Technology, Information Systems

David Brunetta

North American Construction Group
Director, Finance and IT

Mark Bryant

PCL Construction
CIO

Alwyn Christian

Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund
CIO

Peter Collins

MEG Energy
Director, IT

Andy Enskat

SMS Equipment
VP, IT

Mark Leach

Cameco Corporation
VP, Business Technology Services

Tannis Liviniuk

Zachry Group
Digital Advancement Executive

Joe MacKinnon

SECURE Energy Services
Director, IT

Robert Martin

Champion Petfoods
VP, IT

Howard Plato

Strathcona Resources
Manager, Information Systems

Trevor Poffenroth

University of Calgary
CIO

Penny Rae

Alberta Health Services
CIO

Steve Reece

Vermilion Energy
CIO & Director, IT & IS

Craig Wilson

TriSummit Utilities
Senior Director, IT


Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today.

  1. Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management
  2. Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
  3. Focusing on Architecture and Innovation

Upcoming Programs


VIRTUAL

April 3, 2025 | 1 hour

Calgary CIO Town Hall

Calgary CIO & CISO Town Hall

An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.

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IN-PERSON

June 17, 2025 | 1 day

Calgary CIO Executive Summit

BMO Centre at Stampede Park

Walk away from this peer-led program with new connections and with actionable insights.

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