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global cio forum The role of a CIO is one of the most criticalone in today’s business and industry. Today, CIOs hold the future of innovation, productivity and competitiveness in their hands. At the GLOBAL CIO FORUM, we not only provide our members with an exchange forum for best IT leadership strategies and practices to enhance business results, but we are also developing a strong voice to ensure that CIOs are represented at key industry and government decision tables. In other words: Integrate. Influence. Impact.

MISSION The GLOBAL CIO FORUM represents IT Executives and CIOs globally. Currently working in META region and with expansion plans globally, the GLOBAL CIO FORUM is a non-profit community of CIOs and IT leaders whose mission is to

facilitate networking, sharing of best practices and executive development, and to collaborate on issues faced by the CIOs/IT Executives.

who we are The GLOBAL CIO FORUM grows IT leaders, speaks with one voice on issues facing CIOs, and builds a vendor-neutral community for safe exchange of ideas and best practices.

We represent the CIO Profession across the globe; members are all CIOs or their direct reports

Senior faculty from many world’s top university business schools join us as academic members

CIOs drive our agenda. We’re self-managed, not for profit, vendor neutral.

what we do We foster career growth through C-level live and online events across the Globe.

We advocate on IT-related issues that impact global business, extending our influence and reach through industry and media partners The annual CIO 200 Awards &TechTalk is the signature event of the Association, normally held in May – August each year in different part of the world. The event is hosted invarious cities that have established chapters. Watch the CIO 200 & TechTalk page of the website for information on the next CIO 200 &TechTalk .

Build networks in person and online to create a strong CIO Community. Senior executive membership ensures safe C-level exchange of ideas and best practices

TECHTALK AND META CIO AWARDS

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GLOBAL CIO FORUM membership is individually based, open to CIOs, their direct reports and qualified academics. Interested in joining? Get more information on becoming a member.

MEMBERS ATTEND GCF EVENTS FOR FREE Did you know that GLOBAL CIO FORUM members can now attend many global events at no cost? This include the CIO200 Awards &TechTalk held in few countries.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The GLOBAL CIO FORUM offers regular chapter based programming aimed at both developing your skills and your local network. Members will receive regular communication about CIO Association programs and networking opportunities in their geography. We also publish industry events of interest. GLOBAL CIO FORUM will be launching the Global CIO Mentoring Program which will drive rich learning and development for both mentees and mentors.

RESOURCES CAREER CENTRAL Provides key job listings and postings as well as helpful resources. Members who we know are in a job search are notified of new postings.

SOCIAL NETWORKS Connect with peers, ask other advancement professionals questions and join discussions on any of GLOBAL CIO FORUM’s social network pages including: GLOBAL CIO FORUM, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

PUBLICATIONS TITANS Members receive this publication and have exclusive access to an online digital version and a searchable database of past DIGEST articles.

WHITE PAPERS GLOBAL CIO FORUM publishes or provides links to white papers exploring advancement concepts, best practices, trends and research of interest to advancement leaders and IT decision-makers.

VIRTUAL TECH ROOM Members can attend any major tech conference or event happening anywhere in the world by signing in to the Virtual room and enjoy a virtual session.

CIO CHAT ROOM Members can have their own video conference with other members in a private chat room and share ideas, researches, papers with each other in a closed interaction.

BUSINESS PLACE Special Tech products & services, training program , certifications directly from vendors & service providers will be here.

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Join Simply click JOIN NOW to complete and submit a membership application form. Be sure to review the membership categories below so that you know which membership level to indicate on the form.

Once we receive your completed form, it will be submitted to the membership chair for approval. Upon Admin approval, you will be invoiced for membership fees. When payment is received, your membership will be activated.

CIO Referral Program: Members who bring new members into the Association receive a US$ 500 credit toward their membership renewal or their Peer Forum registration. The new member simply has to note your name on the application form.

membership categories We have several levels of membership to address the different stages or your career. Visit our website to see the details and choose the level that best suits your needs.

Full Member

Qualification: Full membership is open to Chief Information Officers (CIOs) or equivalent Senior Information Technology executive managers, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) with functional responsibility for IT leadership in their organization.

Membership Cost: $500 plus applicable tax per year.

Qualification: Either you are: 1. A direct report of the CIO / Senior Information Technology executive who is already a member

Associate Member

2. You are a CIO, CISO or Senior Information Technology executive in a company where there is already a regular member of GLOBAL CIO FORUM. If you are a direct report of the CIO / Senior Information Technology executive who is NOT a member of GLOBAL CIO FORUM, full regular membership fees apply.

Membership Cost: $400 plus applicable taxes per year

Academic Member

Qualification: A person employed by a university or college who teaches or is engaged in information technology studies. This membership is subject to annual re-qualification. This category does not apply to IT professionals working in an IT capacity in the field of education.

Membership Cost: $200 plus applicable taxes per year.

EDITORIAL ANUSHREE DIXIT Assistant Editor, Enterprise Channel MEA Email: anushree@gecmediagroup.com M: +971 529 112 472 DIVSHA BHAT Reporter divsha@gecmediagroup.com M: +971 561553608 Email: divsha@gecmediagroup.com

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