Technology Executive Network (TEN) is a Chicago-based organization exclusively for the Top IT Executive in an enterprise or major operating division. Membership is cross-industry and technology bases and is organized into groups (chapters) based on the relative size of the respective enterprise; larger, mid-size, and smaller companies.

Utilizing a small group format, each chapter meets monthly to discuss CIO selected topics, providing excellent opportunities for peers to share and learn from one another’s experiences (good and bad). Meeting discussions are confidential, allowing for open, candid exchange across a spectrum of Leadership, Strategy, Business, and Technology topics critical to success for CIOs and their respective companies.

Information Technology Executive Exchange (ITEEx) is an industry association serving IT executive leadership. ITEEx's focus is building a powerful consortium of IT leaders, who will leverage each other's networks, best practices, and general wisdom to advance their organizations and most importantly, their careers. ITEEx accomplishes this task primarily through the development of communities of IT Executives called special interest groups (SIG).

"BDPA Chicago is a member focused organization that exists to provide professional development programs and services to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry. "

I.C.Stars was founded in 1999 to develop 1,000 community leaders in 10 years. Through training in technology, in leadership and in business skills we prepare inner city young people from 18 to 27 years old for high-level careers in information technology (IT). We do this through a project-based training model, through opportunities to meet IT leaders and potential employers, and through leadership training. By integrating technology training, leadership development and business skills, i.c.stars is shaping the next generation of technology and community leaders.