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May 6, 2026 9:00 am
Session
From Disruption to Direction: Defining the C-Suite Technology Agenda for 2026 and Beyond
Opening Keynote
Chris Nicolaou
Director Consulting Services, CGI
Mike Coogan
VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Brinks Home
Warren Gouws
Senior Manager Solutions Engineering, Freshworks
Saleem Bahezaad
Chief Information Officer for Data and Devices - TE Connectivity
Robyn Doughtie
Chief Information Officer, Fort Bend County Information Technology
Bert Quarfordt
Deputy Chief Information Officer, City of Houston
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Join us for the 8th Annual ElevateIT: Houston Technology Summit 2027 on May 13th at the Embassy Suite Energy Corridor.
ElevateIT: Houston Technology Summit is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Houston 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: Houston 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: Houston 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
May 6, 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
May 6, 2026 9:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
From Disruption to Direction: Defining the C-Suite Technology Agenda for 2026 and Beyond
Opening Keynote
Chris Nicolaou
Director Consulting Services, CGI
Mike Coogan
VP & Chief Information Security Officer, Brinks Home
Warren Gouws
Senior Manager Solutions Engineering, Freshworks
Saleem Bahezaad
Chief Information Officer for Data and Devices - TE Connectivity
Robyn Doughtie
Chief Information Officer, Fort Bend County Information Technology
Bert Quarfordt
Deputy Chief Information Officer, City of Houston
May 6, 2026 11:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
The MSP’s Guide to QuickBooks: Expert Troubleshooting and Turnkey Revenue Opportunities
Brad White
Owner & CEO, VARC Solutions
May 6, 2026 11:00 am
Session
VIP Theater
Elevating Cyber Risk to a Business-Critical Priority
CISO Roundtable Panel
Chris Nicolaou
Director Consulting Services, CGI
Amanda Robinson
Chief Information Security Officer, GDIT
Bemi (Shola) Anjous
Chief Information Security Officer, Noble Corporation
Daniel Johnson
Chief Information Security Officer, Prosperity Bank
Michael S. Oberlaender
Global Security Thought Leader & Industry Leading 8x CISO Company Strictly Confidential
May 6, 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
May 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Threats Never Sleep: What 2025 Taught Us and What to Expect from Cybercriminals in 2026
Chris Martinez
Senior Sales Engineer, Arctic Wolf
May 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
From Strategy to Scale: The CIO’s Playbook for Driving Enterprise Transformation
CIO Roundtable Panel
Antonio Marin
Chief Information Officer - NorthStar Memorial Group
Jim Jacobi
Chief Information Officer - Emeritus, Walter P Moore
Jayson Laban
Associate VP & CIO, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Kandice Bledsaw, PhD, RN
Chief Nursing Information Officer, The University of Texas Medical Branch
Rand Sluder
Chief Information Officer, Private Equity
May 6, 2026 2:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Your AI Is Only as Smart as Your Data’s Context
Mark Johnson
Chief Growth Officer - CoStrategix
May 6, 2026 2:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
Women in Technology Leadership: Shaping Enterprise Strategy and Driving Innovation
Women in Technology Roundtable
Arthi Vasudevan
Director of Project Management & Global Services, Akamai Technologies
Shary Llanos Antonio
Information Technology Service Delivery Manager, Vopak
Wendy Albert
Founder, ONYX Cyber
Jo Justice
Business Information Security Officer, Leidos
Connie Fuentes
Digital Innovation Sr Product Manager: Cybersecurity, Barry-Wehmiller
May 6, 2026 4:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Is OpenClaw a Legal Liability Nightmare? Some Attorney Perspectives
Closing Keynote
Scott Giordano
Partner & Co-Founder, The CISO Law Firm
John Barker, Esq.
Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm
May 6, 2026 5:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Conference Commencement and Prize Giveaways
Casey Yarbrough
President - ElevateIT
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Conference Exhibitors
advisory board
Ernie Neumann
CTO Six Foot, LLC
Jerich Beason
CISO, Waste Management (WM)
Jeff Roberts
Founder & CEO Innovation Vista
James Watson
Chief Information Officer - Bigge Crane and Rigging Co
Jim O'Brien
US Business Unit Cyber Security Officer CGI
Leticia Huerta
Blockchain Products, Business Controls Onyx by JPMorgan Chase
Mahendra Nambiar
Founder Aggregation Consulting
Mark Lynd
Top 10 Global AI & Cybersecurity Professional Relevant Track
Mike Till
CTO Treverity
Michael S. Oberlaender
Global Security Thought Leader & Industry Leading 8x CISO Company Strictly Confidential
Reid Wisa
Global Cyber Security Director | Board Advisor | MBA | Master of Computer Science | CISSP | CRISC | Head of Information Security Tailored Brands, Inc.
Robert Harris
Vice President of Engineering ONE Discovery Inc.
Sindhu Menon
Chief Information Officer Harris County
Stephen Webster
Head of Microgrid OS Enchanted Rock
Worth Davis
Chief Technology Officer, MCA Communications, Inc.
Xiaoying Hu
Cybersecurity Manager Katy ISD
Sada Krishnan
AVP of IT Situs
Ross A. Leo
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO/DPO) Galen Data
Diego Souza
Global Cyber Security Executive | Board Advisor | Global Chief Information Security Officer - PROGHoldings
George Reeves
Cybersecurity Advisor U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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