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September 17, 2026 9:00 am
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Leading at the Intersection: CIO and CISO Strategies for Driving Secure, Scalable Enterprise Transformation
James McQuiggan
Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security
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
Tyrone Watson-Furgeson
Deputy CISO of Infrastructure Services, Burns & McDonnell
Yaron Levi
Chief Information Security Officer, Dolby Laboratories
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Join us for the ElevateIT: Kansas City Technology Summit 2026 on September 17th at the Overland Park Marriott.
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
September 17, 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
September 17, 2026 9:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
Leading at the Intersection: CIO and CISO Strategies for Driving Secure, Scalable Enterprise Transformation
James McQuiggan
Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security
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
Tyrone Watson-Furgeson
Deputy CISO of Infrastructure Services, Burns & McDonnell
Yaron Levi
Chief Information Security Officer, Dolby Laboratories
September 17, 2026 11:00 am
Session
VIP Theater
From Intelligence to Enterprise Direction: How C-Suite and VP Leaders Are Reframing Cyber Strategy
CISO Roundtable Panel
Mark Wilcox
Chief Information Security Officer, Capital Bank, Inc
Michael Rogers
Chief Information Security Officer, Markmonitor Group
Rex Johnson
Vice President Cybersecurity, CAI
John Shin
Founder & CEO, RSI Security
Aaron Weissenfluh
Chief Operating Officer, Tenfold Security
September 17, 2026 11:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
The Intersection of Technical Debt and Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Modernization and Documentation
Sara Hrnciar
Solutions Architect, TD SYNNEX
Evan Marsh
Sales Director, ABS Resources
September 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
The Three Lines of Defense
KC Santos
Sr. Director of Sales, Datacore
September 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
The CIO Mandate: Enterprise Leadership, Technology Strategy, and Value Creation at Scale
CIO Roundtable Panel
Chris LaCour
Chief Information Officer, RSi
Jen MacIvor
Chief Information Officer, Walsworth
Jim Richardson
Chief Information Officer, Kansas City Life Insurance
Calep Howard
Chief Information Officer, MMGY Global
Dr. Michael Barr
Chief Information Officer, The Guidance Center
September 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
You Are the Incident: The Career Continuity Plan No One Gave You
James McQuiggan
Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security
September 17, 2026 2:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
Architecting Resilience: Women in Cybersecurity, Governance, and Human-Centered AI
Women in Technology Roundtable
Nick Gicinto
vCISO and Professor of Cybersecurity at William Jewell College, Founder of Cyber 429, and Interim CISO at USA Rare Earth, Inc.
Amanda Taylor
Senior Vice President of Security & Risk, Data Center, Inc
Christine Gordon
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, Cboe Global Markets
Jessica Yount
Technical Account Manager, Foresite Cybersecurity & Secretary of Board/Treasurer, WiCyS
Sherry Callahan
Chief Information Security Officer, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc
Dr. Cheryl Cooper, PhD
Former Business Information Security Officer, T-Mobile
September 17, 2026 4:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Taking Control: Funding AI and Digital Transformation Without Sacrificing Stability
Closing Keynote
Kabaleeswaran Sabapathi
Managing Enterprise Architect, Capgemini
September 17, 2026 5:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Conference Commencement and Prize Giveaways
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