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Join SIM National in St. Louis!
Our Chapter Leaders are the heartbeat of SIM! The SIM Chapter Leader Summit is our chance to invest in you, celebrate you, and build connections between our chapter leaders. Please join us!
The 2025 SIM Chapter Leader Summit will be on April 28-29 ahead of the Gateway to Innovation starting on April 30. Registration to attend the Chapter Leader Summit will be $250 to cover food and beverage expenses. Airfare and hotel will be at each attendee's or the chapter's expense. All Chapter Leaders will receive a complimentary ticket to the Gateway to Innovation event held on April 30th. Click Here to register for Gateway to Innovation and select Register. Agenda Monday, April 28, 2025 | | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | SIM Chapter Leaders Welcome Reception
Live! By Loews St. Louis (799 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102) The Bullock Meet & Greet Cocktail - Grab a drink and mingle with other Chapter members who will be learning alongside you for the annual summit. | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Summit Location: America’s Center Convention Complex | Chapter Leader Summit America’s Center Convention Complex (701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101) Rooms 103-104 | 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Check-in & Breakfast
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Board Welcome | 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Opening Remarks by Mark Taylor, SIM CEO and Katherine Busey, SIM COO | | 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Chapter Leader Summit Sponsor, Robert Half Presented by Amy Kincaid, Field Practice Group Vice President, Technology United in Tech: Fostering a Thriving Multigenerational Chapter As the tech industry rapidly evolves, chapter leaders face the challenge of engaging and connecting IT professionals from diverse generational backgrounds. This session will focus on how to effectively unite and leverage the strengths of a multigenerational workforce to drive the growth and success of your chapter. Leaders will learn how to tap into the unique motivators of each generation, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, to enhance recruitment, retention, and engagement. Join Robert Half for a discussion on fostering inclusivity, building a more dynamic community, and positioning your chapter for long-term success. | | 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Marketing Fireside Chat with Saby Waraich, CIO Clackamas Community College and Antonio Taylor VP of IT Mission Health Explore best practices in marketing, LinkedIn strategies, member engagement, and more to elevate your outreach and impact. | | 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Break | 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
| Outreach Panel lead by Nanci Schmizzi; Panelists include Kristen Lamoreaux, Fariba Marvasti, and John Manzanares How can you forge a deeper connection with your community and ensure you have the right people to really make an impact with the outreach - whether it's financial support or manpower? In this panel discussion, we'll explore practical strategies for raising crucial funds and recruiting volunteers to support critical needs in your community and effectively collaborate with your local non-profit partners. | 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | SIM Programming Update The SIM Leadership Institute (SLI): Developing Leaders Who Inspire and Transform Presented by Margot Carleton, Director of SIM Leadership Institute At SLI, we are dedicated to shaping high-integrity, authentic leaders who drive meaningful impact. Through high-quality, transformative leadership development, we empower professionals at every stage, from entry-level to executive, with the skills, insight, and ethical foundation needed to lead with confidence and purpose. In today’s uncertain times, strong leadership is more critical than ever. Together, we can cultivate a dynamic community of forward-thinking leaders who elevate organizations, empower teams, and create lasting, positive change. Join us as we explore the future of leadership development and how we can collectively shape a generation of exceptional leaders.
| | 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
| SIM Research Institute: Presented by Michael Seals and Russel Torres
| 11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
| Lunch | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Networking TED Talks - Session 1 Join our experts for an insightful discussion on essential aspects of SIM. Choose three tables to visit in this first TED Talk session. New Membership Options SIM Foundation SIM Women SIM Research Institute
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Networking TED Talks – Session 2 Let’s continue the conversation. Choose three new tables to visit in this second TED Talk session. SIM Leadership Institute Nexus Partnership Marketing Enclaves
| | 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM | Networking Break | | 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Board Development Panel; Panelists include Bob Leek, Lori Seuch, and Howard Miller Building a well-balanced board of practitioners and vendors is crucial to the success of your Chapter. Learn how combining diverse expertise with clear roles, open communication, and ongoing education ensures strategic decision-making, innovation, and sustainable growth. | | 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Sponsorship Panel; Panelists include Mike Wolk and Addie Monson Successful sponsorships go beyond one-time contributions—they thrive on engagement, retention, and strategic partnerships. By leveraging effective outreach, fostering meaningful connections, and demonstrating long-term value, organizations can secure lasting support and sustainable funding. | | | | | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Chapter Awards Ceremony & Closing
Click here to learn more about the Chapter Leader Awards.
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | Gateway to Innovation
| | Click here to register & receive your complimentary ticket |
Hotel Information
Live! by Loews - St. Louis, MOBallpark Village - 799 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102 Event FAQs:Meeting Attire: Business casual attire is appropriate for daytime meetings. The Chapter Leader Summit Opening Reception is casual – jeans are appropriate. Facility temperatures can be unpredictable, so make sure to pack something to keep you warm in the room during the day. During the month of April, the average high is 68*F and the average low is 47*F in St. Louis, MO. Photography Policy - By registering and participating in this event, registrant consents to the recording of registrant's likeness, image, and/or voice, and authorizes SIM to use photographs, video, and audio recording containing registrants' likeness, image, and/or voice in publications or other media material produced, used, or contracted by SIM. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. Attendee Support:
If you have trouble registering or need to renew your SIM membership, please email sim@simnet.org.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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