Analyst Series, Live in Toronto

Thursday Nov. 11 | 5:00-8:00 PM ET

We’re combining our two most popular events, Live IT Innovation and IDC Analyst Series, to bring you an evening filled with cocktails, networking, good food, and cutting-edge information from IT innovators. TechTalk events are designed to bring the technology community together to relax, network and hear about the latest mission-critical technologies in a social setting. Enjoy your beverage of choice; munch on appetizers; connect with colleagues and discuss cutting-edge technology with innovative IT manufacturers and their partners.

This event features market analysis from our strategic research partner, IDC, the global leader in market research and analysis. Following the event you’ll be granted access to its highly-valued research package. IDC's CIO Recovery Guides empower IT executives with the strategies needed to optimize IT’s contributions to business success in a post-COVID-19 world.

Speaker: IDC Adjunct Research Advisor for IT Executive Programs (IEP), Alizabeth Calder

Alizabeth Calder, an adjunct analyst with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP), is the former CIO of HomeEquity Bank, a contributing writer to IT World Canada, and a best-selling author and sought-after keynote speaker. She focuses on bridging the gap between the technology sector and the leaders who provide the governance and investment needed to succeed.

Prior to her current role, Alizabeth has been the CIO at firms including IBM, Loyalty Group (a Division of Alliance Data) and CML Healthcare. Her more than 35-year technology career includes transformational success in banking, financial services, transportation, logistics, healthcare, analytics and professional services. Alizabeth is a recognized thought leader on digital oversight and Board engagement, including strategies to close the value gap and deliver the right level of digital maturity to have a long term impact. Alizabeth has also been an expert in cybersecurity since the 1980’s, providing a unique bridge for Directors and C-Level executives on one of their most critical risk considerations.