SIMDFW

What SIMDFW does

SIM DFW is the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM), a regional nonprofit membership association founded in 1983 to serve senior information technology executives across the DFW Metroplex and broader North Texas region. The chapter is affiliated with SIM National (headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ; founded 1969), one of 44 national chapters, and operates as the 4th largest SIM chapter nationwide with 230+ members drawn from 140+ private and public organizations, government agencies, and universities. Over 70% of members are executive IT practitioners, with typical titles including CIO, CTO, CDO, CISO, VP, or Director; smaller member cohorts include academic technology leaders, IT consultants, and senior non-IT business leaders whose roles intersect strategic IT direction.

The chapter's core "products" are membership tiers, exclusive events, and professional development. Membership is sold on an annual subscription basis across five pricing tiers: Individual For-Profit ($495/yr), Individual Non-Profit ($372/yr), Dallas Retired Non-Profit ($160/yr), Dallas Retired For-Profit ($222/yr), and Enterprise Basic ($1,335/yr for organizations with 3+ members). Member-facing programs include Chapter Connect meetings, the SIM DFW Engage small-group peer networks distributed across the metroplex, the annual North Texas Tech Connect (NTTC) conference, the Charlie Award recognition program, the Dot Autrey Golf Invitational and Sporting Clay Tournament, and the SIM DFW Fellows program (established 2013). Professional development is delivered through Members In Transition (MIT) calls and the SIM Leadership Institute.

Revenue is generated from membership dues, corporate sponsorship packages (Chapter Sponsor, Sport Package, Sport & Social Package), and event/conference income. The chapter is led by a volunteer board of directors (2026 Executive Committee) and operated with one chapter coordinator. Community impact is delivered through an outreach program distributing $50,000+ annually to STEM-education and workforce partners (Year Up, NPower, FIRST, Bold Idea, University of Texas at Dallas, YWLA Foundation).

Name

SIMDFW

Legal name

Dallas Fort Worth Chapter of SIM

Website

https://sim-dfw.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SIM DFW is the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM), a nonprofit professional association founded in 1983 serving 230+ senior IT executives from 140+ organizations in North Texas through membership, networking, events, and leadership development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SIM DFW generates revenue through annual membership dues paid by individual professionals and enterprises. Membership categories include For-Profit, Non-Profit, Retired, and Enterprise Basic tiers. Members gain access to events, networking, professional development, and outreach programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIMDFW is the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM), a nonprofit professional membership association serving senior IT executives in North Texas. The chapter provides tiered individual and enterprise memberships, exclusive networking events, annual conferences, peer-led Engage Groups, a distinguished Fellows program, professional development through the SIM Leadership Institute, and community outreach grants supporting STEM and technology career programs.

Product overview

SIMDFW is a professional membership organization (not-for-profit chapter of the Society for Information Management) serving as the premier network for senior IT executives in North Texas. The organization operates as a unified platform offering membership programs across multiple tiers, supplemented by Engage Groups for intimate networking, annual events (Golf Invitational, Clay Shoot, Holiday Party), the North Texas Tech Connect Conference, and the Charlie Award recognition program. Professional development is delivered through the SIM Leadership Institute and Members In Transition support, while outreach programs provide STEM education support and grants exceeding $50,000 annually. The SIM DFW Fellows Program represents a distinguished membership tier for senior professionals with decades of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SIM DFW Fellows: A select group of senior professionals representing a cross-section of the DFW SIM Chapter, including practitioners, academics, business partners, and senior IT consultants who have demonstrated significant involvement in the IT discipline and SIM.
• North Texas Tech Connect (NTTC)
• SIM DFW Engage
• Charlie Award

Products and services

• SIM DFW Membership Professional membership program for senior IT executives in North Texas, offering tiered categories including Individual For-Profit ($495/year), Individual Non-Profit ($372/year), Retired Non-Profit ($160/year), Retired For-Profit ($222/year), and Enterprise Basic for 3+ members ($1,335/year). Members gain access to events, networking, professional development, and outreach programs.
• Engage Groups Small-group networking experience with multiple groups across the DFW metroplex, fostering deeper relationships, candid conversations, and meaningful professional connections among technology leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4th largest SIM chapter nationwide with over 230 members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered sport & social package sponsor, sport package sponsor, chapter sponsor, community and strategic partner.

• Genesis10sport & social package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport & Social Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events including golf tournament and other chapter activities.
• ITAD USAsport & social package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport & Social Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• JTS (Judge Technology Services)sport & social package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport & Social Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Mendersport & social package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport & Social Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• K&Bsport & social package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport & Social Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Bravo Technology Groupsport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• CG Infinitysport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Lam Technologysport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Kelly Mitchell (FPT)sport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Qualizealsport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• Vacosport package sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Sport Package Sponsor for SIM DFW events.
• BCTchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Inspyr Solutionschapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Robert Halfchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Workdaychapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Improvingchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• UiPathchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Beyondsoftchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• TRIADchapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Zohochapter sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 20262026 Chapter Sponsor for SIM DFW.
• Year UpcommunityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. Year Up is a nonprofit focused on providing young adults ages 18-24 with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education.
• NPowercommunityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. NPower provides tech career pathways to young adults from underserved communities and veterans, offering free technology training and job placement services.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)communityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. FIRST inspires young people's interest and participation in science and technology through robotics programs and competitions.
• Bold IdeacommunityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. Bold Idea provides technology education and mentorship to underserved youth in North Texas.
• University of Texas at DallascommunityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. UTD receives scholarships and support from SIM DFW for technology education programs.
• YWLA FoundationcommunityOthers2024 Outreach Partner. YWLA Foundation supports young women's leadership and education in technology and STEM fields.
• AIS (Association for Information Systems)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner. AIS is the premier global organization for academics and professionals specializing in information systems.
• E78 Partnersstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner for technology executive engagement and development.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner for STEM education and youth technology programs.
• HMG Strategystrategic partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSIM National strategic partner for technology leadership events and content.
• Info Techstrategic partnerTechnology or IntegrationSIM National strategic partner providing technology research and benchmarking tools.
• ITSMF (IT Service Management Forum)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner for IT service management leadership development.
• NPowerstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner providing tech career pathways to young adults and veterans.
• Tech Serve Alliancestrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM National strategic partner for technology staffing and workforce solutions.
• Throughlinestrategic partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerSIM National strategic partner for technology executive content and thought leadership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AFCEA International: Professional association for defense, intelligence, government, and technology executives with regional chapters and events. Comparable as a chapter-based, dues-and-sponsorship-funded association serving senior IT and technology leaders, with a similar member-engagement model.
• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, security, and audit professionals. Comparable to SIM DFW as a membership-based organization serving senior IT practitioners, but with a broader global footprint and certifications-driven value proposition.
• ISSA (Information Systems Security Association): International professional association of cybersecurity and IT security professionals with local chapters. Comparable as a chapter-based, dues-funded association serving senior IT/security leaders, including CISO personas that overlap with SIM DFW.
• Society for Information Management (SIM National): The national parent organization of SIM DFW. SIM National coordinates all 44 chapters and the broader membership platform, events, and Leadership Institute that DFW members access, making it the most direct comparable organization at a national scale.

Others

• TechServe Alliance: Industry association for IT staffing and solutions firms, listed as a SIM National strategic partner. Adjacent to SIM DFW because it serves a related IT workforce/buyer ecosystem and overlaps with the same sponsors and consulting members.
• ITSMF (IT Service Management Forum): Professional forum for IT service management leaders and practitioners, also a SIM National strategic partner. Adjacent to SIM DFW because it targets a subset of the same senior IT leader persona (ITSM, CIO, VP IT) with peer events and content.

Direct peers

• Evanta, a Gartner Company: A Gartner-owned CIO and CISO executive community that runs regional CIO Executive Programs, summits, and peer groups. Directly competes with SIM DFW for the same senior IT executive audience in DFW and similar metros, with deeper research-backed content and a paid model.
• HMG Strategy: Independent executive networking and events firm focused on CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and CDOs. Targets the same senior IT executive persona as SIM DFW through invitation-only events, regional summits, and content, but operates as a for-profit paid community with national reach.
• WITI (Women in Technology International): Global professional network for women in technology, including senior executives. Comparable to SIM DFW as a membership organization that runs local chapters, networking events, and leadership programs targeting senior IT and technology leaders.
• Gartner CIO Executive Council: Paid, members-only peer community for CIOs and senior IT leaders run by Gartner. Comparable to SIM DFW in persona focus and peer-networking value proposition, but bundled with proprietary Gartner research and advisory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SIMInt
• Facebookfacebook.com/societyforinformationmanagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simdfw

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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