What Society for Information Management does

Society for Information Management (SIM) Indianapolis is a nonprofit professional membership organization and local chapter of SIM National, headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ. Established around 1994, the chapter has served senior IT leaders across Central Indiana for over 30 years, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior executives from Fortune 500 companies, mid-market firms, startups, academia, and public service. The organization's core product is a peer networking and leadership development ecosystem comprising monthly chapter meetings, the Regional Leadership Forum (a nine-month leadership development program), the Members-In-Transition career support program, and access to national working groups such as SIM Women, DigiRisk, and Enterprise Architecture. Signature events include the annual Indiana IT Symposium, Executive Forums, and networking events like the Women's Wine and Tech Night and Summer Social.

SIM Indy operates without proprietary technology infrastructure beyond a website (simindy.org) and access to the national member portal (simnet.org) for application processing, membership administration, and event management. The organization maintains a strict policy against commercial activities, positioning itself as a non-competitive, trust-based environment for peer exchange.

The revenue model relies on two primary streams: recurring annual membership dues priced at $240-$975 depending on member type and tier, and event sponsorship revenue from technology vendors and professional service firms. Membership is application-based and reviewed by a local Membership Committee before activation. Additional contributions support STEM education and diversity initiatives through partnerships with TechPoint Foundation for Youth, Indianapolis Public Schools Foundation, and Women & Hi Tech. The chapter operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) and a volunteer board structure covering programs, membership, outreach, marketing, and sponsorship functions.

Name

Society for Information Management

Legal name

Society for Information Management

Website

https://simindy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Society for Information Management (SIM) Indianapolis is a nonprofit professional chapter that provides peer networking, leadership development programs, and educational events for senior IT leaders across Central Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged per individual member, with tiered rates based on organization type (for-profit, non-profit, academic).
2. Enterprise Membership Dues: Organizational membership packages covering up to 3 members, with pricing scaled for enterprise and non-profit organizations.
3. Event Sponsorship: Sponsorships from technology vendors and companies supporting SIM events such as the Indiana IT Symposium, Executive Forum, and networking events. Sponsors receive direct access to tech leaders, event recognition, and thought leadership opportunities.
4. Chapter Sponsorship: Annual chapter sponsorships providing ongoing visibility and engagement with the local IT senior leadership community.
5. Scholarship and STEM Program Support: Contributions from sponsors directed toward scholarships, educational grants, and mentorship programs for aspiring students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIM Indianapolis is a nonprofit professional membership organization that connects senior IT leaders across Central Indiana through monthly chapter meetings, peer roundtables, and access to national SIM programs. Members participate in leadership development through the Regional Leadership Forum, receive career support via the Members-In-Transition program, and engage with specialized national working groups (SIM Women, DigiRisk, Enterprise Architecture), SIM Connect Live events, and the weekly SIM Connect newsletter.

Product overview

SIM (Society for Information Management) Indianapolis Chapter is a nonprofit IT leadership network offering a portfolio of professional development programs, networking events, and career resources. The organization operates as a unified membership platform combining monthly chapter meetings, peer roundtables, national working groups (SIM Women, DigiRisk, Enterprise Architecture), and signature events including the Indiana IT Symposium. Core programs include the Regional Leadership Forum (RLF), a nine-month leadership development curriculum, and the Members-In-Transition (MIT) Program providing career support services. Members receive access to SIM Connect Live national events and the weekly SIM Connect newsletter, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for IT professional development and peer connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership
• Enterprise-Basic Membership (3 Members)
• Regional Leadership Forum (RLF)
• Members-In-Transition (MIT) Program
• SIM Connect Live Events
• Indiana IT Symposium
• SIM Indy Executive Forum
• Chapter Sponsorship Program
• SIM National Career Center

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Indiana CIO NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026SIM Indy partners with the Indiana CIO Network for the annual Summer Social event. The partnership brings together technology leaders from across the Indianapolis community for networking and connection. The event is held at Eight Eleven Group HQ, combining two major CIO networks in the region.
• TechPoint Foundation for YouthcoreOthersTechPoint Foundation for Youth is a recipient of chapter contributions from the 2025 Indiana IT Symposium. The partnership supports scholarships, educational grants, and mentorship programs for aspiring STEM students in Central Indiana.
• Indianapolis Public Schools FoundationcoreOthersRecipient of chapter contributions from the 2025 Indiana IT Symposium. Partnership supports educational access and STEM programming for Indianapolis public school students.
• Women & Hi TechcoreOthersRecipient of chapter contributions from the 2025 Indiana IT Symposium. Partnership supports diversity and inclusion initiatives in the technology sector in Central Indiana.
• Ice MillersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerIce Miller sponsored the SIM Indy Executive Forum focused on cybersecurity and data security/privacy. The forum featured presentations by Chetrice Romero (Senior Cybersecurity Advisor) and Sid Bose (Chair of the Data Security and Privacy Practice).
• VaronissecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerVaronis sponsored the SIM Indy Executive Forum, delivering a presentation on AI and security. The sponsorship enabled an evening of networking and information sharing among IT leaders.
• afit (afitstaffing.com)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partnerafit (afit staffing services) sponsored the SIM Indy 2026 New Year's Celebration, supporting the chapter's kickoff event for the year.
• SIM NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM Indianapolis is a local chapter affiliated with SIM National, the Society for Information Management. The national organization provides the member portal, national programs (SIM Connect Live, SIM Women, DigiRisk, Enterprise Architecture), the Career Center, Leadership Institute, and overall brand authority. Chapter members gain access to regional and national programs through this affiliation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISSA (Information Systems Security Association): International professional association of cybersecurity leaders. Mirrors SIM's chapter-based, member-driven model targeting senior IT/security practitioners, with similar revenue from dues, chapter sponsorships, and events.
• ISACA: Global professional association for IT governance, risk, audit, and cybersecurity professionals. Comparable to SIM as a dues-funded, chapter-based membership organization serving senior IT practitioners with certifications, events, and networking.
• SIM National (Society for Information Management): National parent organization of the SIM Indianapolis chapter, headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ. Operates the same membership, programs, and brand umbrella that SIM Indy extends to Central Indiana, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Evanta (a Gartner Company): Operates CIO and CISO executive peer communities and regional gatherings across North America. Directly competes with SIM for senior IT leaders' networking time and sponsorship dollars, with a similar regional-chapter model.
• CHIME (College of Healthcare Information Management Executives): Membership association for senior health IT leaders with chapter structure, events, and educational programs. Comparable niche-peer-network model to SIM but focused on the healthcare vertical.
• AFCEA International: Nonprofit membership association for professionals in IT, communications, and intelligence/defense. Comparable chapter-based structure, dues and sponsor revenue model, and senior IT-leader audience to SIM.
• AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals): Long-standing professional association for IT practitioners with local chapters, networking events, and educational programming. Operates with a similar member-driven, dues-and-sponsorship revenue model to SIM.

Emerging players

• AnitaB.org (formerly Anita Borg Institute): Nonprofit focused on women in technology, including the Grace Hopper Celebration. Overlaps with SIM's SIM Women program and Women & Hi Tech outreach in Central Indiana, sharing a mission of advancing IT leadership diversity.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA (Advancing IT Professionals): Large, established IT industry association serving a much broader practitioner base than SIM. Overlaps in mission (IT professional development, certifications, community) but at significantly greater scale and with a for-profit-leaning training business.

Regional players

• Indiana CIO Network: Regional CIO peer network in Indiana that already co-hosts events with SIM Indy (e.g., the Summer Social). Targets the same senior IT executive audience in Central Indiana, making it a close regional peer and partial substitute.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/simindy

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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