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May 14, 2025 9:00 am
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The Rise of the Digital Vanguard: Leading in the Age of Innovation
Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD
Former Business Information Security Officer, T-Mobile
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
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
Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD
Former Business Information Security Officer, T-Mobile
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 11:00 am
Session
VIP Theater
Shifting Operational IT Leadership to Promote Real-World Value
CIO Roundtable
Altaf Uddin
Chief Information Officer, Kansas Secretary of State
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
Jeff Madl
Director of Strategic Expansion, Axity
Eric Jaime Medina Ruiz
Cybersecurity Manager, Axity Mexico
Francisco Javier Rodriguez Olver
AI & Architecture Director, Axity
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
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
Jennifer Flandermeyer
Director of Cyber Intel and Government Affairs, NextEra Energy
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
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
Meg Knauth
Former SVP of Technology, T-Mobile
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
Daniel King
Cyber Exercises Facilitator, SANS
May 14, 2025 2:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
ReThinking Data & Integration in the Age of AI
Dan OKeefe
Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc
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
John Barker, Esq.
Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm
Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins
KC AI Club Cybersecurity Chair
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