Paragon’s IT Leadership Forum connects Information Technology leaders who want to make a meaningful impact, exchange ideas, and tackle challenges together. For over 15 years, this forum has helped IT professionals grow, connect, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving field.
The Iowa Forum is specifically designed for IT professionals new to management within the past 24 months, and is designed to accelerate your growth as a leader.
The forum runs from January to April 2027 with in-person sessions each month.
“The IT Leadership Forum allows a diverse group of leaders
from different companies and industries to come together
and discuss both common and unique challenges and opportunities across the IT and leadership spectrum.
I have consistently found that the experiences and
perspectives leaders gain from these engagements are a
great investment in their time and career progression.”
“The IT Leadership Forum hosted by Paragon IT Professionals is one of the best and most useful collaborations I have participated in. The speakers and topics discussed with other professionals in the field are incredibly helpful for everything from day-to-day operations to ideating strategic plans.”
“Wow, I am so impressed with the format, composition, delivery, topics, and IT Forum members. I am extremely grateful to be part of the team. Thank you!”
"The IT Leadership Forum hosted by Paragon IT professionals is one of the best and most useful collaborations that I have participated in. The speakers and topics that are discussed with other professionals in the field is something that very helpful for day-to-day operations to helping ideate strategic plans. I have found the framework that Paragon has established encourages open and honest conversation that helps leaders grow by challenging preconceived ideology in a safe environment that encourages vulnerability and courage."
IT SERVICES MANAGER
LIFESOURCE
"My experience with the Paragon leadership program has been fantastic. Joel does an amazing job bringing together a diverse group of IT leaders for the program and it creates a rich environment for learning and sharing from each other's experiences. Tom and Joel do a great job weaving in their own experience and knowledge along with relevant and impactful outside speakers. I would definitely recommend this experience for both aspiring and seasoned IT leaders alike."
CIO
POST CONSUMER BRAND
"The Paragon IT Leadership Forum provides members with the unique opportunity to meet several times a year to collaborate and share thoughts, ideas, best practices. The forum has given me time away from day-to-day business activities enabling me to dedicate time to grow personally and professionally. The immersion with thought leaders, both presenters and participants, have sparked fresh ideas and an opportunity to calibrate some aspects of my work so that I can be more effective and successful."
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT
