KANSAS CITY TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT 2025
May 14, 2025
Kansas City Convention Center | Room 2100
301 W 13th St #100 Kansas City, MO 64105

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May 14, 2025 9:00 am

Session

The Rise of the Digital Vanguard: Leading in the Age of Innovation

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD

Former Business Information Security Officer, T-Mobile

Speaker(s)

John Barker, Esq.

Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm

David Patariu

Partner, The CISO Law Firm

Nick Gicinto

vCISO and Professor of Cybersecurity at William Jewell College, Founder of Cyber 429, and Interim CISO at USA Rare Earth, Inc.

John Godfrey

Chief Information Security Officer, State of Kansas

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Join us for the ElevateIT: Kansas City Technology Summit 2025 on May 14th at the Kansas City Convention Center | Room 2100
Hear from Key Regional C-Suite Technology Executives, Industry & Subject Matter Experts, and Law Enforcement as we address today’s top challenges, share insights and expertise and discuss best practices on how to optimize & secure your business to accelerate profitability and growth.
ElevateIT: Kansas City Technology Summit is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Kansas City Metro 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: Kansas City 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: Kansas City 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 14, 2025 8:00 am

Session

Tech Theater 1

Is AI the Answer to Solving Network Complexity?

Breakfast Served in Tech Theater I

Sponsored by
Speakers

Austin Hawthorne

VP Of Solutions Architecture, Nile Secure

May 14, 2025 9:00 am

Session

Tech Theater 1

The Rise of the Digital Vanguard: Leading in the Age of Innovation

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD

Former Business Information Security Officer, T-Mobile

Speakers

John Barker, Esq.

Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm

David Patariu

Partner, The CISO Law Firm

Nick Gicinto

vCISO and Professor of Cybersecurity at William Jewell College, Founder of Cyber 429, and Interim CISO at USA Rare Earth, Inc.

John Godfrey

Chief Information Security Officer, State of Kansas

May 14, 2025 10:00 am

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

Tour & Evaluate Sponsors

May 14, 2025 11:00 am

Session

VIP Theater

Shifting Operational IT Leadership to Promote Real-World Value

CIO Roundtable

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Altaf Uddin

Chief Information Officer, Kansas Secretary of State

Speakers

Thurston Smith, Ph.D

Chief Information Officer, Swope Health

Jerry Sullivan

Chief Information Officer, Kansas City Board of Public Utilities

Calep Howard

Chief Information Officer, MMGY Global

Dan OKeefe

Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc

May 14, 2025 11:00 am

Session

Tech Theater 1

Managing Technical Debt with AI & Cybersecurity Managed Services

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Jeff Madl

Director of Strategic Expansion, Axity

Speakers

Eric Jaime Medina Ruiz

Cybersecurity Manager, Axity Mexico

Francisco Javier Rodriguez Olver

AI & Architecture Director, Axity

May 14, 2025 11:00 am

Session

Tech Theater 2

The Path to Cyber Resilience

Sponsored by
Speakers

Brandon Leiker

Principal Solutions Architect, 11:11 Systems

May 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Session

Tech Theater 1

When the Robots Work Fine… But the People Don’t: How to Work with Jerks in the Age of AI

Lunch Provided in Theater for those with VIP Badge

Speakers

Eric Williamson

Conflict Resolutions Specialist

May 14, 2025 1:00 pm

Session

VIP Theater

Defending Against Adversarial AI: Strategically Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives

CISO Roundtable

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Jennifer Flandermeyer

Director of Cyber Intel and Government Affairs, NextEra Energy

Speakers

Joshua Brown

Chief Information Security Officer, Spektrum Labs

Bill Kim

SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, Security Bank of Kansas City

Shawn Geib

Chief Information Security Officer - Department of Energy's Kansas City National Security Campus

Kathryn Brett Goldman

CEO and Founder, Cybermaniacs

Mark Wilcox

Chief Information Security Officer, Capital Bank, Inc

May 14, 2025 1:00 pm

Session

Tech Theater 1

Leading IT for Real Impact

Sponsored by
Speakers

Dan OKeefe

Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc

May 14, 2025 2:00 pm

Session

VIP Theater

Catalysts of Change: Women Innovators Empowering Tomorrow

Women in Technology Roundtable

Sponsored by
Moderated by

Meg Knauth

Former SVP of Technology, T-Mobile

Speakers

Leah Allen

Vice President Design, Technology - Michaels Stores

Kylie Schleicher

Executive Director of Technology, VML

Olivia Clark

Director, IT Portfolio Delivery, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Wendy Daugherty

Senior Director IT, Transformation & Strategy - SelectQuote Insurance Services

May 14, 2025 2:00 pm

Session

Tech Theater 2

SANS Cybersecurity Exercise

Sponsored by
Speakers

Daniel King

Cyber Exercises Facilitator, SANS

May 14, 2025 2:00 pm

Session

Tech Theater 1

ReThinking Data & Integration in the Age of AI

Sponsored by
Speakers

Dan OKeefe

Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc

May 14, 2025 3:00 pm

Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall

Tour & Evaluate Sponsors

May 14, 2025 4:00 pm

Session

Tech Theater 1

AI & Privacy Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel: Strategic Insights for IT & Cybersecurity Leaders

Closing Keynote

Sponsored by
Speakers

John Barker, Esq.

Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm

Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins

KC AI Club Cybersecurity Chair

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OPTIMIZING IT & CYBERSECURITY TO ACCELERATE BUSINESS ENABLEMENT

Kansas City Convention Center | Room 2100
301 W 13th St #100 Kansas City, MO 64105

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