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March 7, 2023 9:00 am
Keynote
Executive Keynote Panel
Cultivating the Arizona "Whole-of-State" Cybersecurity Practices


Shea Padilla
IT & Workforce Development Manager - Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

Frank Grimmelmann
President & CEO - Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance Inc

Gina Busby
Information Security Officer - City of Surprise

Jerry Keely
Chief Information Security Officer - Pinal County Government

Owen Zorge
Chief Information Security Officer - City of Chandler

Ryan Murray
Interim Chief Information Security Officer - State of Arizona

Errika Celsy
Director of Educational Technology - Cave Creek Unified School District
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Join us for the ElevateIT: Phoenix Technology Summit 2024 on March 13th at the Phoenix Convention Center | South Ballroom.
Hear from Key Regional C-Suite Technology Executives, Industry & Subject Matter Experts, and Law Enforcement as we address the following questions, share insights and expertise and discuss best practices on how to optimize & secure your business to accelerate profitability and growth.
ElevateIT: Phoenix Technology Summit is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Phoenix 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: Phoenix 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: Phoenix 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

Michael Lyon
Senior Systems Engineer
March 7, 2023 9:00 am
Keynote
Tech Theater 1
Executive Keynote Panel
Cultivating the Arizona "Whole-of-State" Cybersecurity Practices


Shea Padilla
IT & Workforce Development Manager - Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation

Frank Grimmelmann
President & CEO - Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance Inc

Gina Busby
Information Security Officer - City of Surprise

Jerry Keely
Chief Information Security Officer - Pinal County Government

Owen Zorge
Chief Information Security Officer - City of Chandler

Ryan Murray
Interim Chief Information Security Officer - State of Arizona

Errika Celsy
Director of Educational Technology - Cave Creek Unified School District
March 7, 2023 11:00 am
Session
CISO Roundtable
Strategies for Future-Proofing Your Security Team

Debbie Christofferson
Co-Chair, ISSA Phoenix

Lester Godsey
Chief Information Security Officer - Maricopa County

Mike Manrod
Chief Information Security Officer - Grand Canyon University

Shannon Lawson
Chief Information Security Officer - City of Phoenix

Scottard Banks
Chief Information Security Officer - SmartRent

Mark Hamilton
US-West and APJ Enterprise Sales Manager - Cloud

Jeannie Warner, CISSP
Director of Product Marketing - Exabeam
March 7, 2023 11:00 am
Session
The Essential Capabilities of a Modern Third-Party Risk Management Program


Miguel Sampo
Sr. Strategic Director - RiskRecon
March 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Session
VIP Luncheon Session
Aligning Your Team and Resources to Mitigate Risk Amidst Financial Uncertainty

Steven Kolombaris
Chief Information Security Officer - Sotherby's
March 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 3
Illumio Lunch & Learn - Ransomware: Prepare for what is coming in 2023 and Beyond


Paul Dant
Senior Director of Cybersecurity Strategy & Research - Illumio
March 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Session
Axonius Lunch & Learn - A Common Sense Approach to SaaS Management: Understating Breadth, Depth and Context


Constantine Vorobetz
Senior Sales Engineer
March 7, 2023 1:00 pm
Session
Tech Theater 3
How AI Can Think Like an Attacker


Hirad Zamani
Account Executive | Enterprise Cyber Security
March 7, 2023 1:00 pm
Session
Unified Mobile and Cloud Security is Critical to Protecting Data


Hank Schless
Director, Global Campaigns - Lookout

Terry McGraw
VP Global Cyber Threats Analysis
March 7, 2023 1:00 pm
Session
Women in Technology Roundtable
Fostering Diversity & Inclusion in Our Workplace


Debbie Christofferson
Co-Chair, ISSA Phoenix

Briana Brown
VP of Technology & Innovation - Bayless Integrated Healthcare

Lisa Faison
Deputy Chief Information Officer - City of Goodyear

Nicole Ortiz
Chief Operations Officer - Irving Technology Corporation

Sarah VanSlyke
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Town of Gilbert
March 7, 2023 2:00 pm
Session
Building Cyber Resilience by Prioritizing 24/7 Threat Detection and Response


Scott Hardison
Senior Solutions Architect
March 7, 2023 2:00 pm
Session
CIO Roundtable
The Developing Role of the CIO: Growth Through Organizational Resilience

Ian McClarty
President - PhoenixNAP

Joseph Oddo
Healthcare CIO

Justin Fair
Chief Information Officer & Interim City Manager

Scott Hicar
SVP & Chief Information Officer - Benchmark Electronics

Clint Arthur
Celebrity Entrepreneur

Casey Yarbrough
President - ElevateIT
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advisory board

Aaron Gette
Chief Information Officer - EOS Fitness

Bianca Lochner, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer - City of Scottsdale

Brian Ruzycki
CIO & CTO - Homeowners Financial Group USA

Brian Johnson
Former Head of Cybersecurity - Paypal

Briana Brown
VP of Technology & Innovation - Bayless Integrated Healthcare

Chris Bowen
Chief Information Security Officer & Founder - ClearDATA

Gunjan Goel
Chief Information Officer - ST Engineering North America

Ian McClarty
President - PhoenixNAP

Leo Hauguel, CISSP, NSA-IAM
Founder - Sonoran Desert Security User Group

Lisa Faison
Deputy Chief Information Officer - City of Goodyear

Patrick Pendleton
Chief Information Officer - National University

Ryan Gruver
IT Director - Banner Health

Sarah VanSlyke
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Town of Gilbert

Shannon Lawson
Chief Information Security Officer - City of Phoenix

Tanay Karmakar
Director of IT Strategy & Development - M3bi, LLC

Vasil Dimovski
CIO - Taskforce, Regional Director - Cinch I.T.

Dawn Noble
Senior Director - Donyati