Connectivity 2021: McMaster IT Forum
Join us for Connectivity 2021: the 4th Annual McMaster IT Forum! This year’s virtual forum is hosted by the Office of the AVP and CTO and celebrates the many contributions of the IT community at McMaster. From February 16th to 19th, Connectivity 2021 brings campus IT professionals, tech practitioners and business partners together as One IT Community.
As we set our eyes on the year moving forward, we want to focus on themes of togetherness, success and celebration through technology. The IT Forum provides the space to interact with peers, learn new and exciting technologies, share best practices and collaborate on new projects to serve our community.
Please note, the McMaster IT Showcase Session on Wednesday February 17 will be run in the spirit of past ‘speed learning’ sessions using virtual breakout rooms. Please register for your topics of interest in advance to ensure you get the best pre-event information.
FREE LUNCH! McMaster IT members who attend the IT Showcase Session will be able to expense lunch (up to $25.00) for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 courtesy of the Office of the AVP & CTO. You will need to submit an expense report with a receipt dated Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A chartfield number will be provided to participants following the session. Remember to stay safe and support local, if you can!
PRIZES! Participants for the Get Connected! McMaster IT Networking Session on Thursday February 18 will be entered into draws for some great prizes! More details will be shared through the McMaster IT Forum 2021 Team.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and create a more inclusive tech community on campus! Please be aware this event is intended for McMaster IT.
Connectivity 2021 Agenda | February 16th to 19th
Date | Time | Session overview |
Tuesday, February 16 | 3:00-3:20PM | Welcome / Opening Remarks
McMaster AVP & CTO Gayleen Gray |
3:20-4:00PM | Keynote Address
Brian Keating |
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Wednesday, February 17 | 1:00-2:30PM | McMaster IT Showcase
Breakout Sessions Various topics and presenters *Participants on this day will be able to submit claim expenses for lunch up to $25.00 |
2:30-3:00PM | Well-being Session (MacMoves)
Heidi O’Brien |
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Thursday, February 18 | 11:00AM-12:00PM | Get Connected! McMaster IT Networking Activity |
12:00-12:30PM | Well-being Session (Mindfulness)
Meghan Kirwin |
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Friday, February 19 | 10:00-11:00AM | McMaster Women in Tech Panel
McMaster AVP & CTO Gayleen Gray Debra Christmas Nevine Chawra Jodie Lobana Hanna Haponenko |
11:00AM-12:00PM | McMaster IT Strategic Plan update
McMaster AVP & CTO Gayleen Gray |