Society for Information Management

VIP Networking Reception

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm ET

Don't miss this celebration of SIM's ongoing legacy of philanthropy in STEM. The third annual SIM Foundation VIP Networking Reception will be the concluding event of the SIM National Executive Retreat, held November 15-17, 2021 at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. The Reception will bring together more than 300 SIM members to raise funds in support of FIRST and NPower as well as other local Chapter give back initiatives. The Reception will feature a keynote presentation, the silent auction and highlights of SIM chapter accomplishments in their community giveback initiatives. To register to attend in person, please go to https://www.simretreat.org/2021.

Can't join us in person? We'll be live streaming the program and keynote from 6:15 - 7:30 PM ET. Scroll to the top of the page and click on the REGISTER NOW button to register to attend virtually. (If you've already registered on the site or made a donation, the button will read DONATE NOW - donations are not required to register, but greatly appreciated!). So, register to join us and check out the online Silent Auction starting on November 2 and running until 7:30 pm on the 17th.

If you require special assistance of any kind, please call us at 800.387.9746 email us at [email protected].

The SIM Foundation Board and VIP Networking Reception committee are pleased to support FIRST Robotics and NPower as beneficiaries of the VIP Networking Reception.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills.

NPower is a national nonprofit, rooted in community, that is committed to advancing race and gender equity in the tech industry. Through skills training, real world experience, support and mentorship, NPower graduates launch burgeoning careers and a pathway to financial freedom for themselves and their families. Students who enter their free, six-month program, earn industry-recognized certifications and graduate with the competencies of an IT professional with one to two years of experience. Eighty-one percent of NPower graduates get a full-time job or continue their education. Not only is NPower changing life trajectories for individuals from vulnerable communities but they are also strengthening the overall competitiveness of U.S. businesses hamstrung by today's limited pool of IT talent. Learn more about NPower at www.npower.org and contact NPower directly for more information.

Keynote Speaker Brian Shul

Brian Shul is one of the most popular and dynamic keynote speakers in America today.  His compelling story of living fearlessly and embracing the opportunities each day brings, resonates with men and woman of all ages. As an Air Force fighter pilot, Brian was shot down in the Vietnam War and severely burned in the ensuing crash. Initially given up for dead, he was finally rescued and spent one year in hospitals, endured 15 surgeries and was told his flying days were over.  Amazingly, Brian returned to active duty flying, and became one of only 89 men in history to fly the SR-71 spy plane, the fastest jet ever built.

Brian masterfully uses his aviation slides and stories as a vehicle to tell a broader inspired story of hope, overcoming obstacles and daring to dream.  From lying near death in the jungles of Southeast Asia to flying the world's fastest jet, Brian shares his amazing story in this most unforgettable one-of-a-kind presentation that both inspires and educates.