Southwest Ohio Peer Group Kickoff

A Roundtable Discussion 

Join us for the kickoff of Technology First's Southwest Ohio Peer Group, where technology professionals come together to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and learn from one another.

Agenda:

8:15 - 8:30 am check-in, light breakfast & networking

8:30 - 10:00 am meeting

Roundtable Leaders:

Spencer Hogan | Afidence
AI

How AI is being applied across different contexts, reflect on key policy considerations emerging in the field, and share how we’re structuring governance or leadership approaches to guide AI development responsibly.

Anthony Peyton | Conflux Cloud
Small & Medium Business
The Technology Investments Every Growing Business Should Prioritize

Discover which technology investments deliver the greatest return for growing businesses. Explore practical strategies for cybersecurity, AI, automation, cloud services, and selecting the right technology partners to support long-term growth.

Ryan Satzger & Bob Hatfield | Encore Technologies
Workforce Development
The Rise of Fake Candidates in IT: Protecting Our Time, Clients, and Reputation

As hiring becomes more complex, so do the risks. Learn how organizations are identifying fake candidates, strengthening hiring practices, and protecting their teams, clients, and reputations in an evolving technology landscape.

Seth Marsh | The McCracken Group
Technology Modernization

What is happening in cloud, security, AI and technology in general… How to manage your way through this maze and what does any or all of this mean to you?

Leah Seymour | Modern Office Methods
Women 4 Technology
Navigating Career Growth Without Burnout

Explore leadership development, sponsorship vs. mentorship, setting boundaries, managing visibility, and defining success at different career stages.

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