As SIM Austin grows, we are continuing to look for ways to add value for our Members and Friends of SIM. Our Chapter sponsors regular programs to network, hosts social and philanthropic events to enhance the community, and acts as a forum for business and technology leaders to partner with peers.
Monthly Meetings / Informal Happy Hours
Our monthly meetings, which are open to SIM members, friends of Austin SIM and guests, feature industry leaders and speakers, covering a variety of topics from new technologies and business opportunities to best practices as demonstrated by leading companies. You will gain perspectives from real-life successes and failures, and understand how companies strategically respond to business challenges. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, as well as your professional network.
Our Chapter also hosts Informal Happy Hours throughout the year. It’s a perfect way to network and catch up with peers while enjoying great food, beverages and the relaxing atmosphere at various venues across the Austin area.
For those that are members, your current paid membership includes entry to all SIM monthly meetings plus the opportunity to introduce prospective members at no charge. Please register your guests through the Eventbrite invitation, and they will be included at no cost.
We welcome Friends of SIM to join us and participate in events and would encourage you to consider joining SIM to take full advantage of our programs (i.e., CIO Roundtable Breakfasts, SIM Lunch Events, InnoTech discounts, access to regional and national SIM events and programs, and more.). This year we are introducing a fee of $25.00 to attend SIM’s monthly meetings for Friends of SIM to ensure we can continue to provide the strong base of programs, speakers and networking opportunities for everyone. To learn more about becoming a member go to https://austinsim.org/membership/.
If you would like to join us for any of our monthly meetings or happy hours, they are usually scheduled the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check out the Events section to preview our upcoming events.
Annual Conference - InnoTech Austin
InnoTech Austin, sponsored by the Austin SIM Chapter, is the region's largest business technology event comprising of educational seminars like the CIO Gala Luncheon, IT Executive Awards, Women of Technology Summit, hands-on demonstrations at the InnoTech Exhibits and, of course, limitless networking opportunities throughout the event.
2017 was the 20th Anniversary of the IT Executives of the Year Awards. Congratulations to the 20th Anniversary award winners:
- IT Executive of the Year – Public Sector: Blake Holman, Chief Information Officer at St. David's Foundation
- IT Executive of the Year - Private Sector: Arleene Porterfield, VP of Global Sales and Marketing Operations at National Instruments
- Information Technologist/CTO of the Year - Mike Lunt, VP of Engineering at Zenoss
- Women in Technology Award of the Year - Laura Donnelly, Founder and CEO at Latinitas, Inc.
To learn more about this year's event being held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the Austin Convention Center, click here: www.innotechaustin.com.
Austin SIM Annual STEM Golf Tournament
Support Local STEM Education!
Please join us for the It's Not About Golf - It's About STEM Education Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Proceeds from the tournament will be used to benefit incoming Freshman STEM students at the University of Texas.
- Where: Avery Ranch Golf Club
- When: Thursday, September 20, 2018
- Times: 12:00 noon Registration; 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start; 5:30 Dinner & Awards
- Cost: $150 Individuals; $500 Foursomes
- Register Today!: SIMSTEM2018
We will have special golf rules (i.e. Willie's Rules) for both the novice and experienced golfers making this an afternoon of unparalleled fun for everyone. We have the six best rules ever invented by a committee of one which will give everyone a chance at both our fabulous and average prizes!
SIM Connect Live 2019: Navigating the Future - Together
Save the Date for SIM's Annual Conference, SIM Connect Live 2019, which is planned for May 15 - 17, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The conference will feature numerous breakout sessions and keynote speakers delving into a broad range of thought-provoking topics focused on three timely tracks:
- Track 1: Disruptive Future is Now
- Track 2: Upholding Ethics & Digital Trust
- Track 3: Leading Through Disruption
Watch for more information in the coming months!
RLF - Leadership for Life
Have you heard of RLF? Are you wondering what it's all about? SIM is committed to developing our next generation of Leaders. RLF, SIM's renowned highly-successful leadership development program, has over 4,500 graduates across the world. The program is more than just a set of quick workshops, lectures or seminars.
To help explain what RLF is, program leaders have created a short video to better convey the essence of the program and capturing just a few powerful alumni testimonialsRLF is:
- A unique conduit for long-term change in professional and personal capabilities.
- A comprehensive series of six 2-day sessions unfolding over nine months.
- A participant-driven program known for its highly engaging interaction among peer and professional colleagues.
- A program that teaches and instills in people the self-awareness, confidence, emotional intelligence and leadership tools to lift them to the top of their professions.
To learn more about the program, click here; www.RLF-leadership.com
SIM Women's Luncheon
Are you looking for a way to connect with other women in IT? The SIM Women's Luncheon provides an opportunity to meet new friends and network with other women in the SIM Austin community.
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2016 IT Awards
IT Exec of Year
Brad Englert, UT Austin
CTO of the Year
Mark Magnuson, Concepture
CIO of the Year
Charles Valentine, Indeed, Inc.
Tech Community Leadership
Ben Bentzin, Interactive Health Tech
2015 IT Awards
IT Exec of Year
T Micheel Minks, Seton Healthcare
IT Exec of Year
Bill Wood, EZ Corp
IT Exec of Year
Rudy Montoya, Office of the Attorney General
Woman of IT Award
Tricia Berry, University of Texas
2014 IT Awards
IT Exec of Year
Walt Meffert, Hanger
IT Exec of year
Stephen Elkins, City of Austin
CTO of the Year
Terence Spielman, NewComLink
Woman of IT award
Tamara Hudgens, Girlstart
Austin Tech. Community Leadership
Hugh Forest, SXSW Interactive
2013 IT Awards
IT Exec of year
Diane Kenyon, Harden Healthcare
IT Exec of year
Bowden Hight, TX Health and Human Services
CTO of the Year
Jim Keeler, Invodo, Inc.
Woman of IT award
Tanya Acevedo, Travis County
2012 IT Awards
IT Solution of the year
Halo Mobile App, National Instruments
IT Exec of Year
Karen Robinson, TX Department of Information Resources
IT Exec of year
Victor Fetter, Dell Online
Info technologist of the year
Mickey Ristroph, Mutual Mobile
2011 IT Awards
IT Community Leadership Award
Steve Guengerich, Appconomy
IT Exec of year
Vijay George, LCRA
IT Exec of year
Steve Finnerty, Applied Materials
Info technologist of the year
Ross Buhrdorf, HomeAway
2010 IT Awards
IT Solution of the year
Tom Lott, LCRA
IT Exec of year
Gary Gumbert, Health and Human Services Comm.
IT Exec of year
Scott McKinlay, Austin Children’s Sheltre
Info technologist of the year
Andy Maag, Bazaarvoice
2009 IT Awards
IT Solution of the year
David Dulak, Tokyo Electron
IT Exec of year
Eric Hungate, TASB
IT Exec of year
Dennis Strong, McCoy’s Building Supplies
Info technologist of the year
Joshua Baer, OtherInBox
2008 IT Awards
IT Solution of the year
Advisors Team, National Instruments
IT Exec of year
Richard Reynolds, City of Bee Cave
IT Exec of year
Scott Smith, Temple-Inland
Info technologist of the year
Jim Keeler, Wayport, Inc.
2007 IT Awards
IT Exec of year
Sam Coursen, Freescale
IT Exec of year
Jim Weatherby, Texas Legislative Concil
Info technologist of the year
Mike Hoskins, Pervasive Software
2006 IT Awards
IT Exec of year
Russ Finney, Tokyo Electron
IT Exec of year
Greg Sedlock, TX Windstorm Insurance Assn.
Info technologist of the year
Manoj Saxena, Webify/IBM
2005 IT Awards
IT Exec of year
Umesh Manathkar, Silicon Labs
IT Exec of year
Andres Carvallo, Austin Energy
Info technologist of the year
Samy Aboel-Nil, MessageOne
2004 IT Awards
Info technologist of the year
Tony Alagna, Whole Security
IT Exec of year
John Cox, Texas Higher Education Recording Board
IT Exec of year
Bill Mclellan, Texas Mutual Insurance
2003 IT Awards
IT Exec of year
Gary Cowsert, Activant
Very special National IT influence
Fred Mapp, AMD
IT Exec of year
Peter Collins, City of Austin
Info technologist of the year
Tom Ballard, Hoover’s Inc
Special Exec Leadership Award
Russ Finney, Tokyo Electron
2002 IT Awards
CIO of the Year
John Ciulla, Vignette
CTO of the Year
Joe Harlow, Travis Co. Info & telco systems
CTO of the Year
Dr. Jikku Venkat, United Devices
2001 IT Awards
CIO of the Year
Diana Williamson, Office of the Attorney General
CTO of the Year
Dr. Cathy Fulton, NetQoS
CTO of the Year
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2000 IT Awards
CIO of the Year
Treg Russell, Texas Medical Liability Trust
CTO of the Year
Hayden Steward, Triactive
CTO of the Year
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1999 IT Awards
CIO of the Year
Jerry Oliver, Austin Bergstrom Airport
CIO of the Year
Jeff Tyler, Collective Technologies
CTO of the Year
Neil Webber, Vignette
1998 IT Awards
CIO of the Year
Jerry Gregory, Dell Computer
CTO of the Year
Steve Madere, Deja news