Join Tery Howard the CTO of the Miami Dolphins and hundreds of fellow technology enthusiasts, professionals and novices for a weekend of tech learning and development. Our goal is to eliminate technology illiteracy. TechWeekend@theDolphins presents a Hack-a-thon, a Teach-a-thon, multiple tracks and technical sessions. From entry level coding sessions that teach the basics of HTML, CSS & JavaScript, to advanced mobile apps running in the cloud, you will learn how to build and deploy today’s technology. Just bring your laptop and enthusiasm. Hundreds of tickets to the Thursday, Nov. 13th Dolphins vs. Bills game are among the prize winnings.
The iCoast CIO Council will be showing its support for the South Florida tech community once again with a presence at FinTank. The CIOC is planning a CIO Focused track with special events and custom content for CIOs and top level IT manager.
CIO Session – Technology of Entertainment. C-level Roundtable discussion – Engaging relationship drivers with entertainment technology.
Tery Howard, CTO Miami Dolphins
John Spade, CTO Florida Panthers
Sponsored by some of the largest most established names in technology, the Grand Prizes will be awarded for many different themes.
Saturday 9am-10pm
Sunday 9am-5pm
Sunday Fintank judging and awards 11am-1pm
Sunday 1pm-4pm Dolphins away game watch party in the stadium.

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The CIO Council is pleased to offer our members a 20% discount on passes to the CTO Summit. Use Coupon Code CIOC20 during registration
Two days of cutting-edge technology learning and intimate, expert-led panels. Give your technology team the edge, with sessions from the industry’s leading speakers, the hottest topics and some world-class networking opportunities.
LEARN:
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, METHODOLOGIES & TOOLS,
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY, MOBILE DEVELOPMENT, AND MORE.
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The iCoast CIO Council is once again proud to support the 3rd Annual Tech Night at the Ballpark. In past years the event has proved to be a tremendous success and we invite our fellow CIOs to join the Council for an evening of networking and baseball.
Visit the 2014 gallery to see what went down last year.

The iCoast CIO Council is pleased to announce its Associate Sponsorship of the 2015 SFBJ CIO Awards.
The CIO Awards honors chief information officers who lead their organizations in delivering business value and innovative use of IT in the private company sector and the public company sector.
Meet South Florida’s Tech Talent at the 2015 CIO Awards program. Enjoy a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres with carving stations followed by an awards program with tasty desserts.
The iCoast CIO Council invites you to save the date for “CIO Insights at the 4th Annual 2015 ITPalooza”
Start Time: 12/03/2015 11:30 AM, End Time: 12/03/2015 04:00 PM, Location: Room 3000
Session Level: Intermediate
Target Audience:
CIOs and senior IT executives – Invitation only
Agenda:
11:30 am to 12:50 pm
CIO Council Luncheon with presentation Context in Mobile Applications by Dave Weilert
1pm-1:50pm
How Strategic CIOs Provide Transformation Leadership in the Digital Age by Phil Weinzimer. Be present to get a signed copy of his book
2pm-2:50pm
A Vision for Cyber Security Detection Analytics presented by Rob Aragao from HP
3pm-3:50pm
With Proper Leadership You Can Do SaaS Deals without Pain Presented by Mark Grossman. Be present to get a signed copy of his book
4pm-4:50pm
Data Privacy and Protection Moderated by Sanjay Deo
Track Leader: Greg Taffet – US Gas and Electric (CIO)

Greg Taffet was recently recognized by South Florida Business journal as CIO of the Year finalist. He received the 2012 Universal Access Award in the individual category from the South Florida Digital Alliance for his long list of accomplishments which have increased access to information and techno… Read More

Join the CIO Council for the 4th Annual Tech Night at the Ballpark.
A really awesome pre-game private networking party with food and drink and vendor opportunities will be followed by an exciting Marlins game!
Please visit http://technightattheballpark.com/ or contact Rachel Terman – Rachel.Terman@xeq.com for updates on Ticket availability, sponsorship opportunities, parking, etc.
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Meet South Florida’s Tech Talent and Fastest Growing Technology Companies at the 2016 Technology Awards program. Enjoy a cocktail reception and hors d’oeuvres with carving stations followed by an awards program with tasty desserts. Meet the CIO finalists and winners and watch as we countdown the fastest growing tech companies from number 25 to 1.
2016 TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
The 2016 Technology Awards honor the best of both worlds: The chief information officers (CIOs) who lead their organizations in delivering business value and innovative use of I-T AND the Fastest Growing Technology Companies in South Florida. The 2016 Companies and Honorees are:
2016 CIO FINALISTS
- Private Company – Under $50 million
- Ken Mark, Inktel Contact Center Solutions
- John Prince, HotelPlanner.com
- Brian Shultz, Cruise Planners
Private Company – $50 to $150 million
- Cynthia Haynie, Campus Management Corp.
- James Henderson, Independent Living Systems
- George Labelle, Independent Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.
Private Company – More than $150 Million
- Emily Ashworth, ABB Optical Group
- Jorge Bandin, Caribbean Financial Group
- Charles Grau, United Data Technologies
Lifetime Achievement Recipient
- Robert W. Young, III, Seminole Gaming

The CIO Council with be hosting a lunch and breakout sessions at the the 5th Annual ITPalooza – Dec 8, 2016
CIO Council and ITPalooza present a series of sessions focused on the CIO with speakers and presentations designed to address current CIO concerns and interests. The breakout sessions are designed for CIO Council membership and their designated I.T. team members.
- CIO Focused Activity
- CIO Council invitation luncheon and CIO focused track
- The CIO track is lead by CIO Council board member Greg Taffet, CIO US Gas and Electric Inc.
Preliminary Agenda:
11:30am-12:50pm – Luncheon and presentation
1:00pm-1:50pm – Presentation
2:00pm-2:50pm – Presentation
3:00pm-3:50pm – Presentation
4:00pm-5:00pm – Presentation
5:00pm-9:00pm – Awards, Prize giving, VIP networking, refreshments and entertainment.
Please use the link below to apply for a ticket. This application does not grant you access to the CIO Only Track. The CIO Council will screen your ticket application. If your application is approved, you’ll be sent a link to purchase a ticket. This application is for CIOs/CTOs/CSOs and Sr. Most IT Managers only