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November 13, 2024

Taste of IT Conference

Shaping the Future of Technology Together

Join hundreds of technology professionals at the 18th annual Taste of IT Conference

Venue
Sinclair Conference Center


Welcome to the Taste of IT Conference!

Being a technology leader demands more than just keeping up—it requires continuous improvement. Innovative organizations recognize the impact of technology in shaping strategy, driving implementation, and ensuring accountability for success.

Shaping the Future of Technology…Together

Whether you are a visionary, integrator, or enthusiast, the Taste of IT 2024 is where you want to be on Wednesday, November 13. Come to sample emerging technologies, build your network, and innovate your organization. Keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and hands-on demonstrations will help you accelerate the transformation of your company. Come to gain insight into the spectrum of technologies and leave with foresight to move forward.

The Taste of IT Conference empowers you to stay ahead of the curve. We bring you the latest trends. We demonstrate the technical skills necessary to navigate your unique challenges. We enable you to seize opportunities. For the eighteenth year, the Taste of IT Conference curates learning tracks designed to help you create the future you want.

For the last two years, this conference has sold out. Do not wait. Mark your calendar now. The Taste of IT continues to attract global technology leaders to Dayton, Ohio. Don’t miss your chance to connect to, learn from, and network with leading subject matter experts right here.

You will engage in meaningful conversations, gain valuable insights, and discover real-world solutions driving innovation in the industry. Elevate your leadership journey. Stay on the leading edge. Join us at the Taste of IT Conference.

Who Attends


  • Seasoned industry experts and practitioners  
  • CIOs 
  • Industry analysts 
  • Leadership experts 
  • Service providers

What to Expect


  • Compelling keynote speakers
  • Engaging breakout sessions
  • Technology solutions
  • Networking opportunities
  • Takeaways you can immediately implement

Why Register


  • Learn from others who have solved your current problems
  • Find out how emerging technologies will impact your future
  • Gain insight into transformative business strategies
  • Connect with other technology professionals 
  • Get a 360-degree view of the current technology landscape 

Agenda & Breakout Sessions


Agenda

 Time (ET)  Activity 
 8:30 - 9 a.m.  Check-In / Breakfast / Visit Booths / Network
 9 - 9:10 a.m.   Conference Opening 
 9:10 - 10 a.m.  Opening Keynote:
 Technology Trends 2024 - 2025
 Jeremy Roberts, Senior Director, Info-Tech 
 20 minutes  Transition to Breakouts / Networking / Visit Exhibitor Booths
 10:20 - 11:10 a.m.  Breakout Sessions - 1 of 5 
 20 minutes  Networking / Visit Exhibitor Booths / Refreshments 
 11:30 - 12:20 p.m.  Breakout Sessions - 2 of 5  
 12:20 - 1 p.m.   Lunch / Networking
 1 - 1:50 p.m.   Breakout Sessions - 3 of 5 
 20 minutes  Networking / Visit Exhibitor Booths / Refreshments 
 2:10 - 3:00 p.m.  Breakout Sessions - 4 of 5  
 20 minutes  Networking / Visit Exhibitor Booths / Refreshments 
 3:20 - 4:10 p.m.  Breakout Sessions - 5 of 5
 10 minutes  Networking / Visit Exhibitor Booths / Refreshments 
 4:20 - 5:10 p.m.   Closing Keynote:
 Michael Billy, Microsoft
 5:10 - 5:15 p.m.   Conference Closing

Breakout Sessions

 Tracks

AI & Machine Learning
Room 116

Change Management & Organizational Strategy
Room 119		Cybersecurity & Threat Management
Room 120		Infrastructure &
Cloud Solutions
Room 127		Government & Compliance
Room 131

Personal, Professional, Leadership & Career Development
Room 171


Practical Applications &
Case Studies
Room 133
Breakout Session 1
10:20 - 11:10 a.m.		Exploring Generative AI Applications and Strategies
Speaker:
Jason Clishe, Principal Solution Architect,
CDW

Leveraging the document review process to influence cybersecurity, compliance and the business outcomes
Speaker:
Dr Thomas Autry,
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer,
Northrop Grumman		Mitigating the Privacy and Security Risks of “Citizen Development”
Speaker:
Dave Hatter, Director of Business Growth,
Intrust IT

Extending Endpoint Device Lifecycles with Cloud Solutions
Speaker:
Dan Dillman,
Chief Strategy Officer, and
Todd Wind, Sr. Account Executive,
CPC		The FBI and InfraGard on Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Cybersecurity Trends
Speaker:
Paul Szawranskyj, Special Agent,
FBI		Management Myths: Elevating Your Management Style
Speaker:
Jessica Altman, Management Coach,
Rise Consulting		CMMS Conversion
Speaker:
David Kendrick, Facilities IT Manager,
Wright State University
Breakout Session 2
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

AI Uncovered: The Inner Workings of Generative Models
Speakers:
Eric Carr, AI Managing Partner, Compoze Labs and Seth Marsh, TMG

Systems Thinking: Modeling Success in Organizations and Products
Speaker:
Alexa Murrietta,
Agile Practitioner, Smart Data

Hacking M365 Multi-Factor Authentication
Speaker:
Chaim Black,
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst,
Intrust IT

Achieving 100% Availability: Future-Proofing IT for Quality and Stability
Speaker:
Bill Magnuson, President, NexusBlue		12 Steps to CMMC Compliance
Speaker:
Serge Kikonda,
Sr Cybersecurity Consultant,
Clark Schaefer Consulting		Retaining and Challenging the Best Worker Bees
Speaker:
Mike Czarnecki, Owner,
IT Coach Mike, LLC		Belcan’s Journey to CMMC Joint Surveillance
Speakers:
Matt King, Chief Security & Data Officer;
Sarah Trimble-Oliver, VP of IT Ops & Architecture, Belcan
Breakout Session 3
1:00 -
1:50 p.m.		Creating Your First AI-Based Product 
Speaker:
Rich Theil, Founder,
Product Forge		Leading Change in Disruptive Times
Speaker:
Nathan Floom, Learning and Development Consultant,
Sinclair Community College-Workforce Development		AI, Security Automation & Shenanigans
Speaker:
Chris Morin, Sr. Security Engineer, Nexum		Automated Serverless Data Pipelines
Speaker:
Chris St Amand, CTO, and
Robert Jones,
Smart Data		Ohio TechCred 101 - Training Reimbursement Program & Application Process Overview
Speaker:
Derek Chancellor,
SW Ohio Regional Liaison,
Office of Lt. Governor Jon Husted		"D.E.E.D.: Your Code to Owning IT Career Success"
Speaker:
Dee Maddox, CEO,
DMX Consulting, LLC		Developing a Centralized Data Strategy
Speakers:
Justin Keen, Assistant Provost for Decision Support, University of Dayton; Matt Mize, Senior Director, Enterprise Data Management & Strategic Initiatives, University of Dayton

Breakout  Session 4
2:10 -
3:00 p.m.

Responsible AI: The Fine Balance Between Innovation and Governance
Speaker: Ashima Sharma, Founding Partner, Ayuka Consulting		Cleared for Takeoff: Leading Change with Effective Communication
Speaker:
Jennifer Wilson Carder,
IT Business Manager, CareSource		Rise of the Machines! Zero Trust Considerations in an AI-Enabled Enterprise
Speaker:
Chris Usserman, Chief Technologist, Infoblox		Designing a Data Architecture: Factors to Consider and Questions to Ask
Speakers:
Colleen Morrow, Principal Consultant, Fortified Data &
Nick Enger,
President and CTO, ATC		Digital Twin and the Future of ITAM, FinOps, ITSM
Speaker:
Jeremy Boerger, Owner & Founder, Boerger Consulting, LLC		Family First: 3 Technologies That’ll Help You Create Margin For What Matters Most
Speakers:
Bryan Hogan, CEO/President &
Spencer Hogan, Business Development Manager, Afidence		Progressive Web Applications at CareSource
Speaker:
Brandon Johnson, Director of Digital Solutions, CareSource

Breakout  Session 5
3:20 -
4:10 p.m.

Unleashing the Power of Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work
Speaker: Christopher Slee, Principal Technologist, Transform Labs		Why Rube Goldberg is Proud of Your IT Org
Speaker:
Aaron Kopel, Momentum Locksmith,
Project Brilliant		The Emboldened Attacker: The Race To Win Your Cyber Surface
Speakers:
Keith Johnson, Executive Vice President &
Anthony Cihan,
Sr. Principal Cybersecurity Engineer,
Obviam		Microsoft Co-Pilot for 365: Secure AI Integration
Speakers:
Clay Hampton,
Sr. Infrastructure Engineer Specialist, Eric Parsley,
vCISO, &
Zach Branstetter, Director of Technology Innovation, Expedient Technology Solutions

Securing Our Future: Navigating the Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape
Speaker:
Shawn Waldman, Founder and CEO, Secure Cyber Defense

Create with Clarity: Stop Writing Emails That No One Will Read
Speaker:
Matthew Worthen, Chief Business Officer,
NextStep Networking		TQL’s Test Automation Journey: How They Slashed Testing Time & Boosted Confidence
Speaker:
Jeff Van Fleet,
CEO & President, Lighthouse Technologies




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