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July 22, 2026 9:00 am
Keynote
Aligning Technology, Cyber Risk, and Business Strategy: Driving Enterprise Resilience in 2026 and Beyond
Jesse Carrillo
Former Chief Innovation Officer, The Howard Hughes Corporation & Founder, Carrillo Advisors, LLC
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer, City and County of Denver
Beth Myers, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice Chancellor of Technical Innovation, University of Colorado
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Join us for the Annual ElevateIT: Denver Technology Summit 2026 on July 22nd at the Hyatt Regency Downtown at the Colorado Convention Center.
ElevateIT: Denver Technology Summit is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Greater Denver area. The conference brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field of technology. At the ElevateIT: Denver Technology Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in engaging keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. The conference covers a wide range of topics, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more.
The conference also provides a platform for networking and collaboration among peers, as well as showcasing the latest technology solutions and services from leading vendors and exhibitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry experts, learn from their experiences, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field. Whether you are a technology leader, professional, or enthusiast, the ElevateIT: Denver Technology Summit is the ideal forum to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the best and brightest in the industry.
Agenda
July 22, 2026 8:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
The End of Legacy Network Security
Breakfast Served in Tech Theater I
Todd Ellison
Field Chief Technology Officer, Nile
July 22, 2026 9:00 am
Keynote
Tech Theater 1
Aligning Technology, Cyber Risk, and Business Strategy: Driving Enterprise Resilience in 2026 and Beyond
Jesse Carrillo
Former Chief Innovation Officer, The Howard Hughes Corporation & Founder, Carrillo Advisors, LLC
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer, City and County of Denver
Beth Myers, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer & Associate Vice Chancellor of Technical Innovation, University of Colorado
July 22, 2026 11:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
As AI Comes For Your Data, Is Your Recovery Ready?
Jim Jones
Senior Product Infrastructure Architect
July 22, 2026 11:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 2
Mission control - Giving AI agency (without losing control)
Warren Gouws
Senior Manager Solutions Engineering, Freshworks
July 22, 2026 11:00 am
Session
VIP Theater
From Intelligence to Impact: Turning Threat Signals into Proactive Cyber Strategy
Alexis Moyse
CEO & Co-Founder, Clarity Security
Chris Williams
Chief Information Security Officer, Colorado Christian University
Mark Derrick
Global Chief Information Security Officer, Archer Integrated Risk Management
Kevin Kirkwood
Chief Information Security Officer, Exabeam
Nicolle Rosecrans
Chief Information Security Officer, Arapahoe County
July 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
The Three Lines of Defense
Lunch & Learn - Lunch Provided in Theater
KC Santos
Sr. Director of Sales, Datacore
July 22, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Awareness Security in the age of A.I.
John Shin
Founder & CEO, RSI Security
July 22, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
Driving What Matters: CIO Priorities for 2026—Scaling Innovation, Modernization, and Measurable Impact
Neil D. Morris
VP of Global IT, Data & AI - Chief Information Officer, Redaptive, Inc
Jesse Carrillo
Former Chief Innovation Officer, The Howard Hughes Corporation & Founder, Carrillo Advisors, LLC
July 22, 2026 2:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
Women in Technology Leadership: Shaping Strategy, Driving Innovation, and Delivering Enterprise Impact
Julia Costin
Founder, Cyber Qubits & President WiCyS Denver Affiliate
Christina Walker
Director of Channel, ESET North America
Lilli Chang
Security Analyst, Open Technology Solutions, LLC
Elizabeth Horton
Chief Information Officer, The Doyle Group
Sherry Peng
Founder & CEO, Shinrai Security | Immediate Past President, WiCYS Colorado Affiliate
Chelsea Weiss
Director of Product Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence & Exposure Management, Western Union
July 22, 2026 4:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Agentic AI in the Enterprise: What Technology Leaders Need to Know Before It’s in Production
Closing Keynote
Tejas Pravinbhai Patel
Senior Software Development Engineer, Amazon
July 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Conference Commencement & Prize Giveaways
Casey Yarbrough
President - ElevateIT
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