SIMI

SIM International (SIMI) is an association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders built on the foundation of local chapters, who come together to share and enhance their rich intellectual capital for the benefit of its members and their organizations.

SIM members strongly believe in and champion:

• The alignment of IT and business as a valued partnership
• The creation and sharing of best practices
• The effective, efficient and innovative business use of information technology to continuously bring to market valuable products and services
• IT management and leadership skills development that enables our members growth at each stage of their career
• The replenishment and education of future IT leaders including a strong role in influencing university curriculums and continuing education
• Working with the IT industry to shape its direction
• Policies and legislation that stimulate innovation, economic development, healthy competition and IT job creation
• Serving our communities and the industry through giving and outreach

In addition to the local chapter programs, SIM International provides programs and knowledge sharing at the national level:

• SIMposium, the annual, national conference
• Publications
• Online interaction via social media with other IT professionals
• Online library of papers, presentations and webinars
• Academic programs and competitions
• The Advanced Practices Council
• Issues Advocacy
• Partner Programs for research and service providers
• The Regional Leadership Forums, SIM’s time tested and proven process to help member companies build strong leadership teams.

You can view all of the information about SIM International here.