March 12, 2025 – Info-Tech Research Group has announced key speakers for its upcoming event in Calgary, IGNITE 2025, powered by Info-Tech LIVE. Set to take place April 8, 2025, at the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, this regional event will feature industry experts delivering practical insights, discussions, and high-impact strategies to navigate the exponentially evolving technology landscape.
The agenda for the Calgary IGNITE event, hosted by Mark Roman, managing partner at Info-Tech Research Group, is designed to foster deep discussions and actionable takeaways for regional IT professionals. Roman, a former CIO with extensive leadership experience across public and private sectors, will guide conversations on the most pressing IT leadership challenges and opportunities shaping the future of business technology.
What to Expect at IGNITE Calgary 2025
Info-Tech’s IGNITE event in Calgary is designed to deliver engaging keynote discussions, expert panels, and exclusive networking opportunities while equipping IT professionals with a structured roadmap to address key challenges outlined in the CIO Playbook and other strategic sessions. Key themes for this event include:
- IT leadership and governance strategies during this era of Exponential IT
- Best practices for aligning technology with business objectives
- Navigating digital transformation and operational resilience
With a focus on practical, real-world applications, Info-Tech’s IGNITE event in Calgary will equip IT professionals with the insights and tools they need to lead with confidence and innovation.
“Info-Tech’s IGNITE 2025 event in Calgary is designed to give IT leaders the insights and tools they need to address today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities,” says Mark Roman, managing partner at Info-Tech Research Group. “Through focused discussions on IT governance, AI trends, and security strategies like zero trust, this event will provide actionable takeaways that IT professionals can apply immediately within their organizations. By bringing this event to Calgary, we’re creating a regional platform for leaders to connect, share experiences, and develop strategies that align with the specific challenges and opportunities of their business and technology environments.”
Key Speakers at IGNITE Calgary 2025:
- Mark Roman – Managing Partner, Info-Tech Research Group
Mark Roman is a seasoned IT executive and former CIO, bringing decades of experience in IT leadership, digital transformation, and governance. As Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, he provides strategic guidance to CIOs and IT leaders, helping them align technology initiatives with business objectives. Previously, Roman held CIO roles at prominent institutions, including Simon Fraser University, the University of Victoria, and the University of Saskatchewan, as well as the CEO role at CANARIE. With a deep understanding of the evolving technology environment, Roman will host Info-Tech IGNITE 2025 Calgary, leading discussions that empower IT leaders to drive meaningful change within their organizations.
- Heather Leier-Murray – Research Director, Info-Tech Research Group
Heather Leier-Murray is a Research Director in the CIO practice, specializing in talent strategy, employee experience, and global leadership. Leier-Murray helps IT leaders prepare for the future by thinking strategically about the people in their organization. Prior to joining Info-Tech, Leier-Murray spent over a decade in HR management, advising and coaching senior leaders and executives on navigating the complexities of leadership.
- Andy Neill – VP, Technical Counselor Program, Info-Tech Research Group
Andy Neill serves as the Vice President of Global Services and Chief Architect at Info-Tech Research Group, specializing in architecture and data. Neill has helped global organizations advance their enterprise architecture and data management practices and has led architecture and data teams at Siemens Consulting, UK NHS, BBC, UK Parliament, and Loblaw Companies Limited. Currently, Neill collaborates with prominent members on strategic IT projects, offering expertise in enterprise architecture, data governance, and IT transformation..
To view the agenda and for more details about each IGNITE event, please visit Info-Tech’s Events page.
Media Pass Applications
In addition to IT leaders from a variety of regional organizations, area media outlets are also invited to IGNITE 2025 to access the technology insights and industry commentary on the events shaping the current landscape. Media professionals looking to attend can apply for complimentary media passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
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