Local Events

SIM Boston strives to create accessibility to a diverse range of technology professionals. One way we do so is through hosting programs that allow for exclusive member access and non-member access. Our Core Programs are only available to SIM members. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are open to SIM members, as well as any eligible non-SIM members. Our Industry Wide Events like the Golf Outing and Summit are open to any technology practitioner in the market and beyond. 

Boston CIO Roundtable

The mission of the CIO Roundtable is to explore, present, pontificate, etc the evolving role of the CIO through the lens of various cohorts and by extension create value, awareness and preparation for a changing business climate.

*Must be a CIO or highest level technology decision maker to attend.

Pop Ups

Our Pop Up Events are a popular program that allows members to have some fun and meet other members to connect in a relaxed social setting. No formatted content here, just good old fashioned networking. 

Technology Leadership Series

Our Technology Leadership Series is a household staple for SIM Boston members, featuring keynote speakers, panelists, or engaging networking activities. This event highlights industry leaders covering a variety of topics from new technologies and use cases to best leadership strategies demonstrated by leading companies.

Service Desk Roundtable

Designed for customer service and helpdesk managers, the Service Desk Roundtable gives you the chance to meet your peers and exchange real-world ideas, experiences, and challenges.

Member Career Development

A local brand of our National M.I.T. program. Member Career Development is meant to support members in a career transition or looking to refine their job seeking/network building skills.

Member Orientation

Membership orientations are a great way to be introduced to our chapter, or to re-engage if you’re an existing member. Our chapter has a lot to offer, learn about it all here!

Articifial Intelligence SIG

This exclusive Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together forward-thinking leaders to explore, evaluate, and collaborate on the most impactful emerging technologies.

Cybersecurity SIG

Our core purpose is to advance knowledge, promote cross-industry collaboration, drive innovation, and support cybersecurity’s role within our respective organizations. We achieve this by providing a trusted forum for sharing best practices, emerging trends, and real-world solutions.

SIM Women SIG

SIM Women is a specialized program that focuses on the experiences, lessons, and perspectives from women leaders in technology. Topics of discussion range from personal relationship building discussions, to market trends, and current business challenge solutions.

Life Sciences Roundtable SIG

Our Mission: To provide a dedicated forum for Life Sciences Technology Leaders in the Boston area to connect, share knowledge, and discuss best practices relevant to the rapidly growing life sciences supercluster.

Data Analytics SIG

Our Data Analytics SIG is focused on bringing our chapter hyper- specialized conversation within the data analytics environment. Dive into exciting topical content and engaging group discussion.

RLF Re-Engage SIG

This special interest group (SIG) works to maintain the values and practices taught within the Rising Leaders Forum (RLF) program, as well as re-engage RLF grads as they navigate through their first year at SIM Boston.

SIM Next SIG

SIM Next is geared towards those who are approaching traditional retirement and/or to those looking to make a career change.

Their primary focus is to help members as they assess, plan, evaluate, and discuss transitioning out of their current role or professional career.

Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing

The Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing is SIM Boston’s premier summer event, where business meets the fairway in an exciting day of networking, technology insights, and giving back. 

Technology Leadership Summit

Bringing in over 500 of Greater Boston's technology practitioners, this is THE place to explore innovative ideas and immerse yourself in discussions that will shape the future of technology.

National SIM Interest Groups (SIGs)

Special Interest Groups related to information technology within a specific topic or focus area. SIG’s offer the chance to connect with peers both locally and nationally. 

SIM National Members in Transition

The Members in Transition (MIT) program was developed to assist SIM members navigating a career transition by providing a trusted forum to share leads, opportunities, and advice. This program is open to all members for interactive collaboration — whether you are in transition yourself or looking to support others.

SIM National hosts weekly MIT calls across three regions. Sign in to your SIM member profile at simnet.org to view access details and meeting links.

  • EAST: Every Thursday at 8:00 am ET
  • WEST: Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm PT
  • SOUTH: Last Monday of the month at 12:00 pm ET

SIM Leadership Institute

The SIM Leadership Institute is a progressive leadership development pathway for technology executives. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, SIM will take you further. Some programs are designed for our members at the executive level, while others are ideal for developing the technology leaders on your team.

IT Management & Leadership Professional

Ideal for your team members

In partnership with the SIM Leadership Institute, the ITMLP® class is delivered to help IT managers become more effective leaders.

IT Management & Leadership Studies

Ideal for your team members

12-week program designed to enhance current job performance and accelerate the upward mobility of current IT Managers and Directors.

Rising Leader Forums

Ideal for SIM members or their team members

An immersive, in-person learning lab that shapes rising talent into confident leaders of hearts and minds.

Executive Leader Forum

Ideal for SIM members

A high-caliber space for leaders building the confidence, strategic clarity, and peer community that define exceptional executive presence.

Advanced Practices Council (APC)

Ideal for SIM members

An invitation-only executive forum for enterprise CIOs and C-suite leaders focused on enterprise-level strategic collaboration.