Municipal Information Systems Association British Columbia (MISA BC)

Save the date! We'll be meeting in Victoria for our annual conference, September 8 to 11, 2025. Be sure you subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the know! https://lnkd.in/guK_dw29

Our bi-weekly newsletter dropped yesterday - read it here https://lnkd.in/gTQEhTgT

Our team is hard at work spreading the great work of MISA BC at #UBCM2024. Thanks to Kerry Ing, Director of Grants and Advocacy; Kimberly Chan, Vice President and Christina Crabtree, President for their passion for this industry and the association! If you have questions, reach out to [email protected] anytime!

Our team from MISA BC is at #UBCM2024 this week sharing the benefits of including IT as a strategic partner in municipalities. Come visit Jeff Pelech, CISSP, Christina Crabtree, Chris Knowles, Kerry Ing, Kimberly Chan and Raman Braich over the next few days!

We are excited to welcome keynote speaker Bruce Kirkby to the stage on Tuesday morning at #MISABC2024. https://lnkd.in/gxpFSnP5

Thank you Elantis Solutions Inc. for your Gold sponsorship of the upcoming conference! #MISABC2024

Did you miss out on attending the 2024 MISA BC Conference? The September conference is now sold out. Find out how you can benefit from all the learning in today's conference update https://lnkd.in/gBmnyQmg

On Monday Night at the MISA BC Conference https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j and sponsored by Rogers Business, we celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of the Squamish Nation and the Lil'wat Nation. Stroll along a short interpretive trail that passes through a stand of old-growth forest in the Upper Village, making your way from the Fairmont Chateau Whistler to the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre where you will be greeted by our Board of Directors and invited into this spectacular venue. Discover the current visiting exhibits along with the What We Treasure permanent exhibit, dedicated to culture, ceremony, language, regalia, and stories. Explore the Gallery & Gift Shop, and enjoy a Fairmont buffet feast, celebrating the finest of BC cusine. Reconnect with someone you know, forge a new relationship, share some stories and a delicious meal. Welcome to the 2024 MISA BC Conference!  Register online https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j

Our Wednesday Keynote Address at the 2024 MISA BC Conference https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j is Rob Meikle, CIO | CEO of Global Networks - sponsored by iTBlueprint Solutions Inc. Rob Meikle is an accomplished IT Executive and highly sought-after international speaker with a passion for helping individuals and teams maximize their potential as they fulfill their purpose. He is recognized for his expertise in Emerging Technology, Strategy, Leadership, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, AI, and Blockchain. As an Executive Counsellor and Board Member for several emerging technology and public sector organizations, Rob brings extensive experience to the table. He served as the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) for both the City of Toronto and the City of Brampton, where he spearheaded integrated transformational solutions. Rob is renowned as a strategic business and technology leader, characterized by his innovation and results-driven approach. He  boasts a proven track record of delivering award-winning global business and technology solutions across private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Notably, Rob made history as the first and only Canadian municipal CIO to be named on the prestigious global CIO 100 honoree list. He has also received the Global Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leadership Award and the National Government (GTEC) Next Generation Leadership Awards. Additionally, he was featured twice on the cover of Canadian CIO Magazine. Rob holds an Honours BMath in Computer Science & Business Administration from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Masters Certificate in IT Executive Leadership Development from Toronto Metropolitan University. Beyond his professional endeavors, he remains actively involved in his local community nd serves on various nonprofit and advisory boards. Register now for the September conference - https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j

At the MISA BC Conference https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j our sponsor IX Solutions Ltd. and City of Kamloops join us to talk about Navigating New Horizons: Integrating Generative AI into Municipal IT Operations Imagine a city where traffic flows smoothly without human intervention, where public safety is enhanced through predictive analytics, and community services are tailored to the needs of each citizen—all powered by Generative AI. While it’s a picture-perfect vision that may feel far reaching today, municipal IT leaders are already taking baby steps to better harness this transformative technology in their daily operations. In this presentation, City of Kamloops’ Manager of IT, Kuldeep Bath is joined by IX Solutions’ Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Chris King to explore the impacts of AI in municipal operations. We’ll discuss: * Trends and core concepts related to Generative AI * How Generative AI is impacting municipalities today * The need for IT and policy makers to collaborate on AI guidelines * Data security considerations for early AI adopters * Practical applications of AI including Microsoft’s Co-Pilot Join us as we surface the critical conversations you should be having within your municipality today, so you can better prepare for the role of AI tomorrow. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gqfDTy7j