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SIM Boston Life Sciences CIO Roundtable

Preparing for a New Wave of Information Security Threats in Life Sciences Companies: Two Perspectives Please join us for a very informative session as Scott McGaunn and Keri Pearlson present two perspectives on Preparing for a New Wave of Information Security Threats in Life Sciences Companies. Scott McGaunn, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation Threats from Within: A Recent Local Case Study Scott with share specifics of a case he worked on recently where a local company had a significant information security breach from inside their four walls. Keri Pearlson, Executive Director, (IC)3 at MIT Sloan School of Management Interdisciplinary Consortium for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (IC)3 at MIT Sloan School of Management Keri will discuss the exciting Cybersecurity research within the IC(3) consortium at the MIT Sloan School of Management through their research, events, and newsletters. Their leadership covers four critical areas that sit on top of technology: strategy, governance, management and organization. Complimentary dinner hosted by Sarepta Therapeutics

Premier Boston CIO Forum

Please join us on March 26th at the Marriot Boston Newton Hotel. The Boston CIO Forum provides an opportunity to network and collaborate with your peers from the region. CIOs and Senior IT Executives come to compare challenges and solutions from a variety of vertical markets. The speaker lineup is phenomenal for this event. Don’t miss the chance to hear their insights.

SIM Boston Tribe Pop-Up Concord

Getting Connected as IT Leaders The SIM Boston Concord Tribe is coordinating a fun, social event in Concord, MA for any SIM member that would like to meet up after work. We kindly request that you chip in $10 to cover the cost of appetizers when you register. There will be a cash bar.

SIM Boston SIM Silver Meeting

In 1977, John Dacey and Dick Harris, two IT practitioners, met and discussed the formation of Boston SIM Chapter and the rest is history! John has had a long career in information technology having owned three IT consulting companies. Since the mid-90s he has focused on philanthropy and Angel investing in a variety of start-ups. On Tuesday, April 9th, SIM Silver will have the good fortune to have John Dacey, Boston SIM Chairman Emeritus, speak to us. John will tell us a little about what happened in those early years of Boston SIM, as well as discussing what technologies investors are putting money into these days, the process entrepreneurs follow to get funded, and the possibilities for CIOs to join the ranks of Angel investors. Come join us on Tuesday, April 9th at what could be a great meeting followed by dinner at Pappa Razzi.

SIM Boston Member Career Development

How to Enhance Your Career Flexibility in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. David DeLong, Author, Speaker, and President of Smart Workforce Strategies More than ever, new technologies are changing the skills and challenges facing IT leaders across industries. This session will address how the elements of artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning, neural networks, robotics) are changing the job market in IT. How do you sustain a successful career as AI becomes increasingly central to organizational performance? How is AI going to change the future of work in IT and beyond? This highly interactive session will address these questions and provide some practical steps you can take to keep your career on track.

SIM Boston Technology Leadership Series Meeting

Jeff Butler, Generation Workplace Expert presents Multi-generational Management: The Ins and Outs of Managing Four Generations in the Workforce Today, an unbelievable four different generations are sharing the workplace – Traditional Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials. With each generation having its own culture and beliefs, how do you successfully manage each one so that you are able to optimize their performance but also address their differences? The answer is crucial to your organization’s culture and long-term strategic success. In this talk Jeff Butler shares his research and insights into the four generations' motivations, differences, and communication styles. You’ll gain specific actionable strategies to manage your cross-generational challenges and turn your multi-generational workforce into a competitive advantage. LEARNING POINTS: · Discover potential points of generational conflict and tactics to handle them. · Learn how to strengthen cross-generational communication · Obtain specific strategies to leverage multi-generational opportunities.

SIM Boston Tribe Pop-Up Cambridge

Getting Connected as IT Leaders The SIM Boston Cambridge Tribe is coordinating a fun, social event in Cambridge, MA for any SIM member that would like to meet up after work. We kindly request that you chip in $10 to cover the cost of appetizers when you register. There will be a cash bar.

SIM Boston Education Roundtable Meeting

Education Roundtable - Details Coming Soon!

Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing

SIM Boston Presents the Michael P. Brooks Memorial Golf Outing – our 18th Annual event Whether you are new to golf, interested in learning more, or a seasoned pro, this is a great day to join and network with your SIM Boston colleagues! Supporting Chapter Community Outreach Programs The annual SIM Boston Golf Outing is a great day of fun and networking. Held at the beautiful Cyprian Keyes Golf Course in Boylston, Massachusetts, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Plus, you don’t need to hold a PGA pass to participate, so please plan to join us. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SIM Boston members can choose to either play in an 18-hole golf outing or spend a half-day attending the SIM Boston Golf School (9-hole outing and instruction) and staying for dinner and the ceremony with everyone afterwards. Golf School participants will receive a one-hour lesson from a PGA Professional before playing nine holes of golf on the par 3, Executive Golf Course. Cyprian Keyes Golf Club staff will be present on the Executive Course to provide follow-up instruction. If you are interested in attending our Golf School, please register early as there are only 36 openings. If you do not own a set of golf clubs, there will be twelve sets of complimentary clubs available for you to use. The 18-hole and 9-hole outings should finish around the same time so the players may all enjoy dinner and the reception together. If you would like to attend just the dinner and reception and forgo golf altogether, there is that option too – for members only. We encourage all SIM Boston members to participate in this year’s event, whichever way works best for you, and look forward to seeing you on the green in mid-June! THE 18-HOLE GOLF OUTING: 18-Hole Golf Outing, Boxed Lunch, Networking, Reception, Dinner Members: $100, Nonmembers: $200 Value Proposition: 18 holes of golf with cart – $85 Boxed lunch and dinner – $60 Cocktail reception with appetizers – $30 SIM Player Gifts – $100 Sponsor giveaways (misc. items) – $75 Total Value – $350! THE GOLF SCHOOL & 9-HOLE GOLF OUTING: 9-Hole Golf School with one-hour lesson from a PGA Pro, Boxed Lunch, Networking, Reception, Dinner Members: $100, Nonmembers: $200 Schedule of Events for all: 18-Hole Golf Outing 9:00 a.m. Registration & Golf Warm Up (Driving Range & Putting Green) 10:00 a.m. Boxed Lunch 10:15 a.m. Players to Carts & Reading of the Rules 10:20 a.m. Shotgun Start – Proceed to Holes 10:30 a.m. 18-Hole Outing Play (Scramble format) SIM Boston Golf School (Instruction & 9-Hole Golf Outing) 10:30 a.m. Registration, Boxed Lunch and Golf Warm Up (Driving Range & Putting Green) 12:00 p.m. One-hour lesson with PGA Golf Pro and 9-Hole Outing Post-Outing Events for All 4:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Networking 5:00 p.m. Putting Contest Finals 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7:00 p.m. Conclusion of 18th Annual SIM Boston Golf Outing Questions? Email Jennifer Lynch, Chapter Operations Manager or Meg Richard, Chapter Administrator at help@simboston.org.