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Quebec Chapter - Beyond IT: Building Executive Trust and Influence Across the Enterprise

September 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)

Description

English

Today's CIOs must influence far beyond IT. This discussion explores how technology leaders can build trust with business stakeholders, align around shared priorities, and position IT as a strategic partner that drives measurable business outcomes.

Key Takeaways

  • Building credibility with business leaders
  • Aligning technology investments to business goals
  • Communicating value in business terms
  • Gaining support for strategic initiatives

Panos Kelamis is the Vice President of Value Advisory at SAP Canada, with over 15 years of experience driving enterprise digital transformations, cloud adoption, and strategic growth across North America. A trusted C-suite advisor, Panos bridges high-level business strategy with practical execution. He holds an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird and degrees from Peking University and Trinity College at the University of Toronto. Known as a talent multiplier, Panos is passionate about building high-performing teams, traveling, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Agenda

6:00 - 7:00pm – Arrival & Networking Reception

7:00 - 8:00pm – Presentation – Q & A

8:00 - 8:30pm – Networking

Hors d’oeuvres & Beverages to be served

Thank you to our sponsor

Open to CIOCAN Members & their *Qualified Non-Member Guests
(*CIO/CISO/Senior IT Executive in a Leadership role and/or their direct reports)

Français

Aujourd'hui, les CIOs doivent exercer leur influence bien au-delà du domaine des TI. Cette discussion explore comment les leaders technologiques peuvent instaurer un climat de confiance avec les intervenants de l'entreprise, s'aligner sur des priorités communes et positionner les TI comme un partenaire stratégique générateur de résultats d'affaires mesurables.

Points clés à retenir

  • Établir sa crédibilité auprès des dirigeants d’entreprise
  • Aligner les investissements technologiques sur les objectifs d’affaires
  • Communiquer la valeur en termes d’affaires
  • Obtenir l’appui pour les initiatives stratégiques

Panos Kelamis est vice-président, Conseil en valeur, chez SAP Canada. Il compte plus de 15 ans d’expérience dans la conduite de transformations numériques d’entreprise, l’adoption du nuage et la croissance stratégique en Amérique du Nord. Conseiller de confiance auprès des cadres supérieurs, Panos fait le lien entre la stratégie d’affaires de haut niveau et la mise en œuvre pratique. Il est titulaire d’un MBA en gestion internationale de Thunderbird ainsi que de diplômes de l’Université de Pékin et du Trinity College de l’Université de Toronto. Reconnu pour sa capacité à maximiser le potentiel des talents, Panos se passionne pour la constitution d’équipes hautement performantes, les voyages et passer du temps avec sa femme et ses enfants.

Programme

18 h 00 – 19 h 00 – Arrivée et réception de réseautage

19 h 00 – 20 h 00 – Présentation – Questions et réponses

20 h 00 – 20 h 30 – Réseautage

Hors-d’œuvre et boissons seront servis

Merci à notre commanditaire

Ouvert aux membres du CIOCAN et à leurs *invités non-membres admissibles
(*CIO/CISO/cadre supérieur en TI occupant un poste de direction et/ou leurs subordonnés directs)

Location

Ristorante Da Vinci

Room: Salle Code

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Name: Jeannie Taylor
Email: jeannie.taylor@ciocan.ca
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