Transforming from Traditional to Agile ShopFrank Forte, Agile Genius, 84.51Jack Wooten, Principal Consultant, Ingage PartnersKathy Willwerth, Project Specialist, Great American InsuranceAmber Steedle, Methodologist, 84.51Alf Cherry, IT Transformation & Simplification Leader, GE AviationTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity Room

Analytics Around Threat DetectionBrian Minick, CEO, MorphickJason Bazar, Head of Security, Phillips EdisonBrad Stroeh, Director of Information Security Technology, First Financial BankDominique Singer, Director, Security Solutions Architecture, Level 3 CommunicationsTech + Innovation TrackParlor D & EMobile App Development and Deployment StrategiesMatt Stripplehoff, CEO, RedHawk TechnologiesAnthony Breen, Founder, FEASTYMarty Boyer, President, PHYSI Ron Dunlevy, CTO, RedHawk TechnologiesBrian Mansfield, Senior Architect, TrayakTech + Innovation TrackParlor G & F

Anatomy of a Strategic DecisionBrad Brezinski, President, Strategy to ActionEntrepreneurship TrackParlor H

The Too Good to be True Story of the CloudErik Carlsen, Senior Director, Private Cloud, ConvergeOneInnovation + Tech TrackParlor J

Wednesday10:30-11:30

The Internet of ThingsNash Lindley, The Normandy GroupStudent Focused TrackParlor G & F

To Cloud or Not to CloudSandip Basu, Founder and CEO at Soft VistaPaul Vondermeulen, CIO, Cincinnati WaterworksBrian Cobb, VP Customer Service, CVGJohn Clark, ITSM Architect, MicrosoftSteve Searles, CTO, ZimcomTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity Room

Application SecurityChris Nyhuis, President & CEO, VigilantSteve Kesler, Software Director Full Stack Security, GE AviationPhil Norris, CIO, Business BackerMichael Garner, MIS, Gold Medal PopcornDaniel Labin, Director of IT, RumpkeTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity Room

View From the CloudMatt Douglas, Sr. Director Sales Engineering, Cincinnati Bell BusinessTech + Innovation TrackParlor H

Real Life Case Studies in Big DataSarah Trimble Oliver, CIO, Cincinnati Public SchoolsGary Cokins, The Normandy GroupBrett Starr, VP of Business Intelligence & Data Management, Cincinnati Insurance CompanyMichael Condes, Big Data Practice Manager, AHEADTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity Room

Disruptive TechMike Krieger, Managing Director, PrideTechKyle Keller, Disrupter, Pure StorageJohn Osborne, Chairman, ZigBee AllianceAndy Foerster, EVP & CTO, LSI IndustriesTech + Innovation TrackParlor D & E

InterviewsParlor J

5 Foundations of Great StorytellingJade Kendall, Story Strategist, Rebel Pilgrim Creative AgencyEntrepreneurship TrackParlor J

Start-up Cincy 101Kevin Mackey, Director of Operations and Entrepreneurial Programming, CintrifuseEntrepreneurship TrackParlor D & E

Project Management Myths and Project Complexity Topics-Leadership Point of ViewSandip Basu, Founder & CEO, SoftVistaEntrepreneurship TrackParlor J

Ping Pong Tables Don’t Build a Great Company Culture All by ThemselvesTim Rettig, CEO, InTrust ITEntrepreneurship TrackParlor G & F

Trends in Digital MarketingAllison Chaney, Founder, Managing Director and Digital Marketing Strategist, Bare Knuckled DigitalEntrepreneurship TrackParlor H

Launching Your Career in ITJason Skidmore, CEO, Partner, VernovisMatt Miller, Managing Director, VernovisPaul Cashen, Managing Director, Per ScholasJustin Beavers, IT Resource Manager, Cincinnati Insurance CompaniesMike Sebastian, Service Desk Manager, ONFSTreg Gilstorf, Senior Director IT, Yaskawa Motoman RoboticsStudent Focused TrackParlor D & E

What I Wish I Knew When I was in High SchoolKendra RamirezDigital StrategistStudent Focused TrackParlor D & E

How To Stand Out When Looking for a Career in ITJulie Bauke, Chief Career Happiness Officer, The Bauke GroupStudent Focused TrackParlor H

Innovation in Higher EducationPanel UC Students & UC Assistant Director IT Application ServicesStudent Focused TrackParlor G & F

Wednesday3:30-4:30

Wednesday2:00-3:00

Wednesday12:30-1:30

Wednesday2:30-3:30

Wednesday4:00-5:00

Wednesday1:00-2:00

Wednesday12:00-1:00

Wednesday3:30-5:00

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SPEAKER SCHEDULE

The Virtualization of EverythingKurtis Lindemann, CTOExecutive VP of Systems Engineering, RoundTower TechnologiesTech + Innovation TrackPompadour Room

Thursday 8:30-9:30

Cloud and CybersecurityJonathan C. Trull Global Chief Cybersecurity AdvisorMicrosoft Enterprise Cybersecurity GroupBased Denver, ColoradoFeatured SpeakerTech + Innovation TrackPompadour Room

Thursday 10:00-11:00

Transformation: Getting Into an Agile State of MindCharles Slavin, Director, Catapult Solutions GroupTech + Innovation TrackParlor J

Culture of InnovationAndrew Park, Vice President, Centric ConsultingJohn Auer, Business Consultant, Centric ConsultingTech + Innovation TrackParlor H

Sleeper Cell Unleashing the Power of MobileBryan Hogan, CEO and Co-Owner of AfidenceDustin Werden, Director of Project Management, AfidenceShannon Glass, Director of Information Security & Compliance, AfidenceRob Niles, Director of SharePoint, AfidenceTech + Innovation TrackParlor D & E

What I Wished I Had known Before I Started a Tech CompanyTarek Kamil, Founder, CERKLSummer Crenshaw, Founder, COO, tilrCraig Baldwin, Founder, SQRLCharlie Key, Founder Modulus, LosantEntrepreneurship TrackParlor G & F

Thursday 10:15-11:15

How the Cloud Enables Your InfrastructureBryan Hogan, CEO, AfidenceMark Schneider, CTO, ZipsceneDavid Burley, CTO, UPICDonnie Slavens, VP, IT Infrastructure & Business Apps, First Financial BankChris Carissimi, Executive Software Director, GE AviationTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity RoomWomen in TechTracy Ruberg, President, The CircuitStacey Browning, Executive VP, PaycorCathy Coletts, Director of IT, Cincinnati Sub ZeroJessica Wilson, Business Development Manager, GaslightTech + Innovation TrackParlor D & E

How do Today's Organizations Secure the Borderless WANTom Falter, Sr. Security Solutions Specialist, Level 3Louie Hollmeyer, Director, ATCTech + Innovation TrackParlor J

The Digital Transformation of the WorkspaceEduardo Molina, Consulting Systems Engineer, RoundTower TechnologiesTech + Innovation TrackParlor H

Startup Approach to Innovation on the EnterpriseSean McCosh, Partner, DifferentialTim Metzner, Founder & Partner, DifferentialJason Hauer, Co-founder, The Garage GroupSteve Caldwell, STRAP/P&GMike Crawford, 5/3 BankEntrepreneurship TrackParlor G & F

Thursday 1:00-2:00

Attracting and Retaining IT TalentJason Skidmore, CEO, VernovisShaun Smith, Senior VP, CIO, Phillips EdisonTony Blankemeyer, Startup Liaison, Data Commercialization Lead, 84.51˚ Tracy Ruberg, President, The CircuitTech + Innovation TrackReciprocity Room

Organizational DesignSteve Brunker, CIO, LSI IndustriesNoele Williams, CEO and Founder, Interpro Performance SolutionsTech + Innovation TrackParlor D & E

Enabling the Cloud for the EnterpriseNick Colyer, Hybrid Cloud and Automation Practice Manager, AHEADTech + Innovation TrackParlor J

From Prototype to ProductionBrian Powell, Vice President, Greater Cincinnati Venture AssociationEntrepreneurship TrackParlor G & F

B-Corps-Using Business as a Force for Good Kelly Dolan, Co-Founder, Ingage PartnersMichael Kroeger, Co-Founder, Ingage PartnersEntrepreneurship TrackParlor H

Thursday 2:30-3:30

InterviewsParlor J

Thursday 3:30-5:00

October 26 and 27Cincinnati Club30 Garfield Place

SPEAKER SCHEDULE

EVENTS

October 26 and 27Cincinnati Club30 Garfield Place

50+ Technology Vendors Wednesday and Thursday 10:00-5:00

50+ Startup ExhibitorsWednesday and Thursday 10:00-5:00

Who’s Who in HS TechKeynote Speaker: Nelson Vincent, VP of Information Technology

and CIO, UCRecognizing over 30 schools and approximately 300 students as

comSpark’s Who’s Who in High School Tech Awards. A panel presentation of local higher education representatives will follow

the keynote speaker.Wednesday 10/26 10:00-12:00

Cincinnati’s Rising Tech StarsKeynote Speaker: Jason Skidmore, CEO, Vernovis

Recognizing 75 of Cincinnati’s best and brightest upcoming leaders in technology.

Wednesday 10/26 10:30-12:00

GCVA Bounty AwardsGreater Cincinnati Venture Association will present 10 winners of

their most recent “Bounty Event” at comSpark. “Bounty Weeks” are typically 10-14 days during which local CTOs open their code

base for student programmers to solve pre-specified challenges with a corresponding financial “bounty” for those able to crack

the code.Wednesday 10/26 1:00-3:00

Craft Brewing Party presented by RoundTower TechnologiesGuests will enjoy a variety of beer from the best breweries in the

area. Sip cocktails, network, enjoy great food all while being entertained by the Boo Radley Band. Discover a new craft brew

and celebrate with others who have a passion for tech innovation.

Wednesday 10/26 4:30-8:30

The Circuit’s Breakfast Bytes at comSparkKeynote address “The Virtualization of Everything” Kurtis

Lindemann, CTO / Executive VP of Systems Engineering at RoundTower Technologies. Thursday 10/27 8:00-9:30

Cloud and CybersecurityKeynote Speaker: Jonathan C. Trull, Global Chief Cybersecurity

Advisor, Microsoft Enterprise Cybersecurity Group Thursday 10/27 10:00-11:00

IT Leadership Awards luncheon (ticketed event)Keynote Speaker: Jude Schramm, CIO, GE Aviation

Honoring IT professionals who have helped shape the success of their organization and have demonstrated leadership and continuous contribution to the workplace and community.

Thursday 10/27 11:30-1:00

Power Player Cocktail PartyEnjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while networking with CIOs

and other C-level executives.Thursday 10/27 4:30-8:00

Hiring FairWednesday and Thursday 3:00-5:00

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