SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The CIO's Dilemma:
Managing Risk Without Slowing the Business

An invite-only executive dinner roundtable for senior technology leaders. Sponsored by your brand.

May 20, 2026 • Tower Club, Fort Lauderdale • 6:00–9:00 PM

75+

Senior IT Leaders
in SIM SFL

42+

Chapters
Nationwide

5,000+

National SIM
Members

Event Overview

SIM South Florida invites senior technology leaders to an intimate executive dinner roundtable at the iconic Tower Club, 29th floor, downtown Fort Lauderdale.

This invite-only event tackles one of the most pressing tensions facing every IT leader today: how do you move fast enough to keep the business competitive without opening the door to security failures, compliance gaps, and operational risk?

Expect a candid, peer-driven conversation — no vendor pitches, no slides — just 20–30 senior leaders sharing real experiences over a premium dinner.

Key Discussion Topics

Innovation vs. Security Tradeoffs
CIO / CISO Alignment
Managed Security Operations
Build vs. Buy vs. Partner
AI Adoption & Risk Governance
Board-Level Risk Communication

CIOs CTOs CISOs IT Directors GRC Leaders Mid-Market Tech Leaders

Event Agenda

6:00 – 6:30 PM Arrival, cocktails & networking

6:30 – 6:40 PM Welcome & opening remarks

6:40 – 7:45 PM Panel: 3 CISOs/IT leaders share real stories across different company sizes + Q&A

7:45 – 8:10 PM Dinner & roundtable discussion with all attendees

7:45 – 8:10 PM Sponsor Spotlight: Threat intelligence — what attackers are targeting in mid-market now

8:10 – 9:00 PM Networking & closing

Premium dinner and drinks included

Why Sponsor This Event?

3 Hours of Networking

A room of 20–30 senior technology and security leaders - small enough that every conversation counts.

Thought Leadership

Dedicated 25-minute sponsor spotlight to share threat intelligence and expertise.

EBlasts to Members

Dedicated email blasts promoting the event and your brand to all SIM SFL members.

Brand Awareness

Affiliate your brand with the trusted SIM name and South Florida's IT leadership community.

Swag & Collateral

Ability to provide branded swag and materials to all attendees at the event.

Social Promotion

LinkedIn and IG posts promoting the event and your sponsorship to the SIM community.

Sponsorship Investment

Speed Networking

$500–$2K

✓ Network with senior IT leaders
✓ EBlast marketing & promotion
✓ Ability to provide swag
✓ Event sponsorship recognition

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$5K

✓ Single event sponsorship
✓ 3 hours with IT executives
✓ Dedicated sponsor spotlight
✓ Full marketing & eblasts
✓ Swag & branded collateral
✓ 15–30 senior attendees

Strategic Partnership

$25K

✓ Exclusivity from other sponsors
✓ Multiple events included
✓ Ongoing marketing & eblasts
✓ Premium brand positioning
✓ Year-round visibility

Why This Event, Why Now?

AI adoption is accelerating faster than most security programs can absorb

Mid-market companies are the #1 target for ransomware and business email compromise

The CIO/CISO relationship is more important — and more strained — than ever

SecureWorld South Florida is the very next day (May 21) — attendees arrive activated and thinking strategically

Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring this exclusive executive dinner? Reach out to our Sponsorship Co-Chair to learn more and secure your spot.

Email Us About Sponsorship

(561) 866-3268

simsfl.org