Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
July 22, 2025 9:00 am
Session
The Rise of the Digital Vanguard: Leading in the Age of Innovation
James McQuiggan
Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security
John Barker, Esq.
Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm
Bill Kloster
Chief Information Officer - SEH
Wells Larsen
Deputy Chief Information Officer, INTEGRIS Health
REGISTER NOW
Join us for the Annual ElevateIT: Minneapolis Technology Summit 2024 on July 22nd, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency.
ElevateIT: Minneapolis Technology Summit is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Minneapolis – St. Paul 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: Minneapolis 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: Minneapolis 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, 2025 8:00 am
Breakfast
Tech Theater 1
Is AI the Answer to Solving Network Complexity?
Austin Hawthorne
VP Of Solutions Architecture, Nile Secure
July 22, 2025 9:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 1
The Rise of the Digital Vanguard: Leading in the Age of Innovation
James McQuiggan
Advisory CISO / Founder, Apparent Security
John Barker, Esq.
Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm
Bill Kloster
Chief Information Officer - SEH
Wells Larsen
Deputy Chief Information Officer, INTEGRIS Health
Matthew Guruge
CRO, Pivotly
Dan OKeefe
Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc
Tyrone Spratt
Chief Information Officer, MNIT Services Agriculture
Dr. Jacquelyn Malcolm Bailey
Vice Chancellor of Information Technology & CIO, Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Michael Jokinen
Chief Information Officer, Car ADAS Solutions
TK Balaji
Chief Information Officer, Post Consumer Brands
July 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Mission: Possible – Making Data Secure and Usable
Lunch & Learn - Lunch Provided in Theater
Philip Townsend
Sr. Channel Solutions Architect, Egnyte
Dan OKeefe
Founder Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc
July 22, 2025 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 3
From Crisis to Confidence: How Data Protection Can Enhance Your Incident Response and Recovery
Brian Bloch
Senior Sales Engineer, Large Enterprise - North Central US
July 22, 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
July 22, 2025 2:00 pm
Workshop
Tech Theater 2
SANS - Executive Cybersecurity Exercise
Daniel King
Cyber Exercises Facilitator, SANS
July 22, 2025 2:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
Catalysts of Change: Women Innovators Empowering Tomorrow
Women in Technology Roundtable
Jill Allison
Advisory CISO, Shuriken Cyber
Lisa Baez
Cybersecurity Director - Governance, Risk Management & Compliance, Progressive Leasing
Catherine Liu
Sr RCA Manager - AI & Digital Transformation VP, US Bank
Nancy Ritt
Director - Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), CWT
Tara Tittrington
AVP, Information Security GRC, US Bank
Mea Clift
Senior Advisor Cyber Risk Engineering, Liberty Mutual Insurance
July 22, 2025 4:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 1
Agentic AI and AI Agents: Governing Cultural, Legal, Regulatory, and Technical Risks
Closing Keynote
John Barker, Esq.
Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm
October 22, 2025 11:00 am
Session
Tech Theater 3
Building Cyber Resilience: Proven Strategies to Safeguard Your Mission-Critical Applications Both On-Prem and in Cloud
Matt Kern
Sales Engineer, Arcserve
October 22, 2025 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 2
IT's New Mandate: Mastering Agentic AI Orchestration for Secure Business Transformation
Brad Rumph
Field Chief Technology Officer, Tines
October 22, 2025 1:00 pm
Session
VIP Theater
CISO Session - Awareness Security in the age of A.I.
John Shin
Founder & CEO, RSI Security
October 22, 2025 2:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 3
Mind the Gap: Closing the Distance Between Data and Decisions in Real-Time
Dan Brault
Director, Product Marketing - Onum
SHOP 700+ PROVIDERS ALL IN ONE MARKETPLACE
Browse, compare providers, and get FREE quotes all with expert guidance to ensure you find a tailored solution for your business.
Sponsored By
Conference Exhibitors
advisory board
Bill Kloster
Chief Information Officer - SEH
Odell Tuttle
Chief Technology Officer - Avionte
Paul Lewis
Chief Technology Officer - Pythian
Jonathan Schiller
Chief Security Officer
Brian Amundson
Chief Information Officer - ATEK Companies