Sandeep Sidhu is driven by a mission to leave the world better than she found it. Her transformative work in Higher Education is revolutionizing organizational capabilities by seamlessly integrating people and technology and harnessing the power of digitalization.

As the Chief Information Officer at Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Sandeep is a transformative and collaborative leader with nearly 25 years of experience in the technology sector. She is a strategic communicator and a vital connector between the University community and technology teams. Her leadership has shaped the digital transformation strategy across local and global communities, and her previous roles include leading the Client Services portfolio at Simon Fraser University and Capilano University, along with a decade of private sector consulting experience.

Sandeep is Chair of CIO Council for BC Higher Education, an active volunteer in the BCNET, CUCCIO, and Administrative Services Collaborative. She currently serves on the Educause Board demonstrating her commitment to advancing Education across North America. She holds double master’s degrees in information technology and Applied Research and has been a professor at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her passion for academia and dedication to innovation make her a pivotal figure in the Higher Education landscape.