SIM RTP upcoming events

SIM RTP @ CAPTRUST (09/23/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Join SIM RTP on September 23rd at CAPTRUST for an evening dedicated to IT leadership and industry insight. The evening kicks off with networking, drinks, and appetizers, followed by a panel discussion featuring IT leaders tackling today's most pressing topics in the field.

Meeting Topic: AI as Both Defender and Attacker

Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity—but not just for defenders. The same technologies that help security teams identify vulnerabilities, detect threats, and respond faster are also being leveraged by attackers to automate reconnaissance, craft sophisticated attacks, and exploit weaknesses at unprecedented speed.

Join SIM RTP for an engaging discussion on the evolving AI-powered cybersecurity landscape. Our panel will explore how organizations can harness AI to strengthen their defenses while understanding the growing risks posed by adversaries using the very same tools. Through real-world examples and practical insights, we'll examine how security leaders can stay ahead in an environment where AI is accelerating both innovation and threat activity.

SIM RTP members attend complimentary. Not yet a member? If you're an IT practitioner interested in exploring SIM RTP, contact our membership team for a one-time complimentary pass to attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Date and Location‍

CapTrust Offices

4208 Six Forks Road
Suite 1700
Raleigh, NC 27609

Wednesday, September 23
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Agenda

5:30 PM: Networking, Food, and Drinks
6:45 PM: Program

Registration NOW OPEN

SIM RTP Members: Complimentary

(Contact communications@simrtp.org if you're a non-member interested in attending. Non-vendors who are senior-level IT practitioners only.)

2026 Ed Galloway Golf Classic (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The RTP Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM-RTP) - the area’s premier network for IT executives and thought leaders - invites you to join your IT colleagues for the 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Our annual Charity Fundraising Golf Tournament is one of two events that raise funds for our community outreach programs.

Date and Location

Monday, October 5th
Brier Creek Country Club

Brier Creek is an Arnold Palmer signature course and continues to be recognized as one of the state’s premier golf courses.

Registration Now Open

SIM RTP Member Registration is Now Open. SIM RTP members who do not golf can now register to attend the post-tournament reception only. All member participation is complimentary.

SIM RTP offers complimentary registrations to non-member senior level IT Practitioners. Please see below for details.

SIM-RTP Member (Golfer)

Enjoy free Golf and access to the Reception at Deke's Tavern.
Register online before 09/25/2026.

SIM-RTP Member (Reception Only)

Enjoy free access to the Reception at Dekes Tavern.
Register online before 09/25/2026.

Non-Member, IT Practitioner (Golfer)

Registration is free for senior level IT Practitioners.
Email golf@simrtp.org or complete this form to request registration: Non-Member Registration Request

Vendor Registration

Vendor registration is available through event sponsorship.Please contact Jon Blankenship to claim your sponsorship.

Agenda

7:30 am | Host Arrives/Sponsor Set-Up
8:00 am | Registration Begins
9:30a m | Shotgun Start
11:00 am | Deliver Lunches to Golfers & Sponsors
3:30 pm | End of Play- Golfers Head to Deke's
3:30 pm | Food Station Open
5:00 pm | Food Station Close
6:00 pm | End of Event

‍What's Included

The day includes Putting, Hole in One, Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin Contests. Beverage Carts are available on the course, a coffee and juice break pre-tournament, lunch provided, and following the tournament all golfers and guests are invited to join us on the patio of Deke's Tavern for awards and a networking social.

RTP Community Outreach

All proceeds from the Ed Galloway Charity Golf Classic benefit STEM focused programs in the RTP area and contribute to the NCSU SIM Ed Galloway Endowed Scholarship. The Society for Information Management (SIM) Ed Galloway Scholarship was created in 2008 by the RTP Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) professional organization, and renamed in the memory of Ed Galloway who passed away unexpectedly in 2016. Galloway was instrumental in his efforts to bring community service into the chapter’s vision and mission. He believed that supporting the next generation of technologists would help not only the recipient, but ultimately help the chapter thrive. The NC State scholarship is awarded annually to a rising junior or senior and may be renewable if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress.

You can donate anytime of the year and support our community outreach programs by contributing at the link below.

DONATE HERE

Donations are tax deductible; SIM National is a 501c3 organization.
For more information on SIM-RTP Outreach efforts, contact philanthropy@simrtp.org
Donations are not required for golfers or attendees.

SIM CXO (October) (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Topic Coming Soon

Early registration available. More information on speaker and topic coming soon.

Date and Location

Friday, October 16 | 7:30 - 9:30 AM
UBS
3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27612

Registration

Registration is complimentary for SIM RTP Members who are CXOs. If you're a CXO considering membership and would like to attend, email Rachel Kennedy for registration code.

SIM RTP Women (October) (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Save the Date: SIM RTP Women's Group Meeting

Join us in October for our upcoming SIM RTP Women's Group meeting, hosted at Pearson's Durham offices. This month, we're partnering with Pearson's Women in Tech to bring you a dynamic program!

More details — including agenda, speakers, coming soon. We hope to see you there!

Date and Location
Tuesday, October 27th
5:30 to 8:00 pm

Pearson Durham
5425 Page Road
Suite #400

Registration
Registration is open to SIM RTP women and senior-level IT practitioners considering membership. Non-members, contact Rachel Kennedy for a registration code.

Sponsorship
Sponsorships are available. Contact Jon Blankenship for more details.

SIM RTP Holiday Social (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Get Ready to Celebrate at Topgolf Durham! ⛳

Join us for the SIM Research Triangle Park Annual Holiday Social on Wednesday, December 9 at Topgolf Durham! We’re mixing holiday cheer with a little friendly competition for a fun evening of connecting, celebrating and swinging into the season.

Whether you want to grab a club and hit the bays or would rather simply enjoy the food, drinks and conversation, there’s a spot for you.

Two Complimentary Registration Options for SIM RTP Members:

Golf + Social — Enjoy Topgolf play along with the full holiday social.
Social Only — Skip the golf and join us for the food, drinks, networking and holiday fun.

Both options are complimentary for SIM RTP members.

We also encourage you to bring along IT practitioner guests who may be interested in learning more about SIM RTP and becoming part of our community. Contact Rachel Kennedy to learn more.

Expect delicious food, refreshing drinks, plenty of time to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones — all with the fun atmosphere of Topgolf as our backdrop.

✨ Come Festive!
Ugly Christmas sweaters, reindeer ears, twinkly accessories and holiday flair are highly encouraged. Dress fun, dress cozy, dress merry!

Pick your registration, bring your holiday spirit and come celebrate the season with SIM RTP!

Date and Time

Wednesday, December 9th
5:30 pm until 8:00 pm
4901 Topgolf Wy, Durham, NC 27703

Location:

TopGolf Durham

Registration and Sponsorship

Registration is complimentary to SIM members. Guests who are senior-level IT practitioners (non-vendors only) considering membership can attend for a small fee. For registration code, contact communications@simrtp.org.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, contact Jon Blankenship.