ABOUT OUR EVENT
Many Canadian MSPs and IT departments assume the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) only applies to businesses that store credit card data—but that’s a costly misconception. Non-compliance can lead to denied insurance claims, hefty penalties, and even loss of payment processing privileges for your clients.
- Why PCI requirements affect you—even if you never handle card numbers.
- How to explain PCI obligations to your clients in plain language.
- Which services MSPs should offer to reduce risk, add value, and increase profits.
- Practical strategies to minimize the compliance burden without sacrificing security.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS
Chris Nowell
EVENT DETAILS
To encourage members and guests to register for this event, we’re offering an Early-Bird Registration Incentive Door Prize Draw.
The Door Prize Draw is for a $50 Gift Card, donated by True North Group.
To qualify for this Early-Bird Registration Incentive, you must register via Eventbrite by 5:00 pm MT on Friday, January 16, 2026 and be in attendance for the duration of the event.
Registration links for the virtual event will only be sent to those registered. Event Registration closes 5:00 pm MT on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Times: All times shown are Mountain Time
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (5:30 pm Welcoming – Event start at 6:00 PM) – Doors will be locked at 6:00 PM with no late admissions.
Place: Online via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Current CIC Members: FREE; Guests & Future CIC Members: $20.00 (+ Eventbrite fees)
Note: If you join CIC before the end of the month your guest fee will be deducted from your dues.
Please register via Eventbrite by click on this link.
ABOUT OUR SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor
Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”), the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”), the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work, Microsoft Canada Inc. provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software. Microsoft Canada is a creative workplace which attracts the best and brightest talent in the IT industry who bring an ever evolving vision of the future to reality.
Microsoft software helps businesses and consumers to reach their full potential, however they define it. Woven throughout daily life, whether it be work or play, Microsoft technologies flourish when they get into the hands of millions of Canadian partners and customers enabling innovation often in new ways.
Microsoft Canada is equally passionate about committing to Canadian communities. Since its inception, Microsoft Canada has had a corporate giving philosophy that goes beyond financial donations to champion inventive forms of philanthropy. For more information on how Microsoft Canada has joined forces with organizations across Canada to make a difference and invest in local communities visit microsoft.ca/citizenship.
As a registered not-for-profit association, CIC has met the qualification requirements for discounted and donated Microsoft software distributed through TechSoup Canada. Microsoft has donated 10 Office 365 Business Premium subscriptions plus 25 Office 365 E1 subscriptions for CIC’s internal use. This software is used by CIC for operational and administrative purposes.
Silver Sponsor
True North Group Inc
True North Group Inc. provides Canadian integrated cloud, managed IT and security services as well as professional IT consulting services to small and mid-market enterprises.
True North Group provides door prizes at many events as well as contributions toward CIC’s operational funding.