Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Calgary CIO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

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

Governing Body Members

Rick Begg

Bird Construction
CIO

Tarun Bhardwaj

Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission
Manager, IT

James Boyd

Valeura Energy
CIO - Digital technology and Services

Neil Bradbury

Bantrel
Head of Technology, Information Systems

Mark Bryant

PCL Construction
CIO

Andy Enskat

Armstrong Integrated
Global Director, Business Systems and IT

Darren Harris

STEP Energy Services
IT Leader

Ryan Kim

Pembina Pipeline
Head of Enterprise Architecture

Rohit Kumar

North American Construction Group
Global Head of IT

Mark Leach

Cameco Corporation
VP, Business Technology Services

Joe MacKinnon

SECURE Waste Infrastructure
Director IT, Business Enablement

Robert Martin

Champion Petfoods
Chief Digital & Information Officer

Sean Murphy

Government of Alberta
Chief AI Officer Assistant Deputy Minister, Data Technology and Innovation

Howard Plato

Strathcona Resources
Manager, Information Systems

Trevor Poffenroth

University of Calgary
CIO

Steve Reece

Keyera
Vice President, Information Technology

Matt Teichrob

Whitecap Resources
Director, IT Business Enablement & Innovation

Craig Wilson

TriSummit Utilities
Senior Director, IT

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

  1. Lead Strategic Technology Alignment to Establish an AI Operating Model
  2. Manage Costs Strategically to Maximize Business Value
  3. Elevate Cybersecurity as a Core Driver of Business Value, Resilience and Growth

Upcoming Programs

In-Person

June 8, 2027 | 1 day

Calgary CIO Community Executive Summit

Hyatt Regency Calgary

Connect with CIO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

December 2027 | an evening

Calgary CIO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CIOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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