Council of Chief Information Officers

The role of Chief Information Officer has transformed in recent years.

Investing in the latest technology doesn’t guarantee success on its own. How will you lead your organization through massive digital change?

Signal49 Research’s Council of Chief Information Officers (CCIO) helps members discover how CIOs are advancing their organizations in the new digital economy.

Who Should Join?

CCIO is for senior leaders responsible for managing their organization’s information technology.

Members are committed to enhancing their practices—and their organizations’ performance—through our peer-to-peer networking, professional development opportunities, and research services.

Key Objectives

  • To be a place where peers support each other and exchange experiences, knowledge, and ideas about information technology and information management
  • To challenge members to a higher level of thinking by stimulating discussion on issues and concerns in the field
  • To be a sounding board for research projects that Signal49 Research may undertake

Benefits of Membership

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Access an exclusive, independent network of senior information executives from major public and private sector organizations.Discover how other leading-edge organizations are managing the challenge of change.Exchange views on the issues facing corporate management in a relaxed, forthright, and interactive manner.Access knowledge from invited Canadian and foreign experts.

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Discover how leading-edge private and public sector CIOs are addressing emerging challenges and building strategic advantage through IT.

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Member Activity

2026

Spring 2026 Meeting  | Cybersecurity: Beyond the Firewall

May 20-21, 2026  •  Ottawa, ON

Spring 2026 Meeting  | Cybersecurity: Beyond Cyber Security

May 20, 2026  •  Ottawa, ON

Members Only Give-Get

June 10, 2026  •  Virtual

Members Only Give-Get

September 9, 2026  •  Virtual

Fall Webinar

September 15, 2026  •  Webinar

Fall 2026 Meeting  |  Enterprise AI Enablement for Information Leaders: Designing the Operating Model for ERP, Data, and Innovation

October 28–29, 2026  •  Toronto, ON

Members Only Give-Get

November 4, 2026  •  Virtual

Innotech

November 19, 2026  •  Webinar

Members Only Give-Get

December 2, 2026  •  Virtual

2027

Members Only Give-Get

January 13, 2027  •  Virtual

Winter 2027 Meeting

February 24, 2027  •  Virtual

Members Only Give-Get

March 3, 2027  •  Virtual

Winter Webinar

March 31, 2027  •  Webinar

Members Only Give-Get

April 7, 2027  •  Virtual

Spring 2027 Meeting  |  Enterprise AI at Scale: CIO & Information Leadership in Operations, Cyber, and Transformation

May 27, 2027  •  Vancouver, BC

Members Only Give-Get

June 9, 2027  •  Virtual

Digital Dividend

April 8, 2025 •  Webinar

Members Only Meeting

April 1, 2025 •  Virtual

Canada’s Workforce in Transition: How AI is Shaping the Future of Work

November 25, 2025 •  Virtual


James Lanningan, Research Associate, Signal49 Research

This webinar explored how artificial intelligence is not only automating routine tasks but also fundamentally transforming high-skill, cognitive roles across Canada’s labour market. Drawing on new data, James revealed that 57 per cent of workers are in roles at risk of AI-driven disruption—and pinpoint the skills and tasks most affected. This session delved beyond surface-level analysis to provide forward-looking insights into how organizations can rethink their strategies, reshape talent planning, and prepare for evolving skill demands.

Where is AI Going in the Next 3–5 Years: Comparing the Approach by the Tech Majors

October 28–29, 2025 •  Toronto|Hamilton


Mike Branch, Vice-President, Data & Analytics, GeoTab

Tom Soderstrom, Amazon Web Services

The Power of Perception and Public Opinion

September 16, 2025 •  Virtual


David Coletto, Founder, Abacus Data

David Coletto, is one of Canada’s most influential voices in politics. Drawing on decades of research experience, David explored how shifting mindsets—from scarcity to precarity—are reshaping expectations, trust, and how people engage with institutions. In a time of deep uncertainty, leaders need more than intuition—they need insight. As one observer put it: “When David releases a poll, Ottawa listens.” This session was designed to help you understand why—and how to apply it.

Relevant Research for Members

The Digital Dividend: The Economic Potential of Canada’s Data Sovereignty

Data is not the destination We are living in a data-driven world, yet Canada has had limited strategic oversight on the growing importance of its digital resources. In the modern…

AI on the Horizon: November 13, 2025

Canada’s latest AI news on the economy, society, and policy. In this issue, we explore the potential opportunities and challenges of AI in innovative processes for logistics, healthcare, and media….

The Future is Now: Innovation in Budget 2025

Overall impressions The innovation agenda in the 2025 budget is incremental at most, leveraging and rebranding programs such as the Venture “and Growth” Capital Catalyst Initiative and Strategic Response Fund,…

Developing Roles and Skills in the Age of AI—September 2025

Work Reimagined: Roles, Skills, and Workforce Development in the Age of AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the tasks that employees perform. Signal49 Research surveyed 1,000 organizational decision-makers working in…

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Provincial Innovation Dashboard—September 2025

Provincial Innovation Dashboard In this research, we examine provincial innovation performance and trends across Canada, including a high-level look at innovation capacity, activity, and results. Which provinces are leading and…

Skill Shifts in Canada’s Primary Industries—October 2025

Tech-Driven Skill Shifts in Canada’s Mining and Oil and Gas Industries In this research, we examine how emerging technologies are reshaping work in the mining and oil and gas industries…

Assessing Competitive Advantage With Intellectual Property—August 2025

Intellectual Property in Canada: Technology Specialization and Competitive Advantage Using Intellectual Property (IP) (patents) as a measure of technology specialization and global competitive advantage, we find that Canada has a…