Summerfest Tech Additional Programming 2026
In addition to the Summerfest TechAI programming, affiliate will be co-occuring during the conference days. See below for more details.
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Event Schedule
Jun
Experience Stratasys Tour 2026
Jun
Experience Stratasys Tour 2026
HBS Educational Workshop - AI Envisioning Workshop
AI Envisioning Workshop: Art of the Possible, Deliver the Practical
Join Drew Poggemann, VP of Applications at HBS, for a hands-on AI envisioning workshop. Attendees will learn about AI by doing—tackling common use cases and demoing Microsoft's Copilot, leveraging Open AI and Anthropic models to deliver powerful outcomes. This workshop will also include an engaging, team-based design thinking affinity exercise, in which attendees will identify real and practical areas where AI can transform their individual organizations—and industries in general! Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of AI tools, practical use cases, and a personalized list of AI opportunities they can bring back to their work to drive impact for their organizations. Register here
Lunch provided prior to workshop beginning.
Speaker:
Drew Poggemann, Vice President of Applications, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
HBS Educational Workshop - Demystifying the CMMC process
Spend Time with an Experienced CMMC Assessor: What Separates Organizations That Pass from Those That Fail
Join us for an insider’s look at what it really takes to achieve CMMC compliance and certification. Todd Heinz, HBS CMMC Practice Manager and Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (Lead CCA), has conducted multiple C3PAO certification assessments and has successfully guided organizations that have passed their CMMC Level 2 certification (with perfect scores). You’ll gain the valuable perspective of both sides of the fence—seeing what assessors look for and how successful organizations prepare.
Todd will demystify the CMMC process—breaking down common misconceptions, sharing lessons learned from real-world assessments, and highlighting how organizations can position themselves for audit readiness. Register here
Lunch provided prior to workshop beginning.
Speaker:
Todd Heinz, Practice Manager: CMMC, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
Healthcare Innovation Pitch (HIP)
Sponsored by Bridge to Cures, Inc., CUVentures, and Talents Fund
If you'd like to attend but not pitch, RSVP here: Healthcare Innovation Pitch Kickoff Registration
If you're interested in presenting for the 5 minute pitch, complete this signup: Pitch Application
2026 Healthcare Innovation Pitch Kickoff
Want to pitch to VCs from across the country on October 20th as part of +Venture Health, or to local investors on June 24th as part of Summerfest TechAI? Join us in person for the 8th annual Healthcare Innovation Pitch Kickoff, where top Healthcare innovators and investors come together to share bold ideas and spark new opportunities. Whether you're raising capital, networking, or just curious, the annual HIP event is the place to be. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and ignite your passion for healthcare innovation!
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
Jun
HBS Educational Workshop - Transforming Business with AI
Road to Frontier: Transforming Business with AI
In this session, Derek Poggemann, Senior Dynamics 365 Consultant at HBS, will provide an overview and real-world demonstrations of Microsoft’s Copilot ecosystem, with a focus on Power Platform and AI-driven business processes. Discover how low-code solutions and intelligent agents can automate workflows, enhance decision-making, and streamline operations—helping your organization evolve into an AI-first Frontier Firm. Register here
Speaker:
Derek Poggemann, Senior Dynamics 365 Consultant I, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
HBS Educational Workshop - Preparing for the Future with ACME
Certificate Lifecycles Are Shrinking: Preparing for the Future with ACME
SSL/TLS certificate management is rapidly changing as certificate validity periods continue to shorten and operational expectations increase. In this session, the team will provide an overview of modern certificate management, explain the industry shift toward reduced certificate lifetimes and the operational challenges that creates for IT teams, and discuss practical approaches to prepare environments for more frequent renewals. The session will conclude with an introduction to ACME and how automated certificate lifecycle management can reduce risk, improve reliability, and help organizations scale certificate operations across infrastructure, applications, and services. Register here
Speakers:
Andrew Larson, Engineering Services Manager, HBS
Owen Pryga, Systems Engineer, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
Lunch
HBS will be providing lunch in-between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Dell Tech Tour
Sponsored by Dell
Climb aboard the Dell Tech Tour, a 50-foot innovation lab on wheels, for a hands-on look at the future in action. Explore interactive experiences, test out smart devices, and see how AI is changing how we work, create, and connect. Then head up to the rooftop for a fresh view of Summerfest! Whether you’re tech-curious or already all-in on what’s next, this is one stop worth making to discover bold ideas, powerful tools, and new ways technology can help people do more.
Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event. Your Summerfest Tech General badge permits you Summerfest access for 6/25 and 6/26.
HBS Educational Workshop - Intune as a Device Management Tool
Intune as a Device Management Tool
Join Raymond Hestres and Evan Thibodeau, cloud infrastructure experts from HBS, for a session that will explore how Intune can be used to manage the complete lifecycle of workstations in your organization’s environment. Throughout the session, attendees will get a comprehensive overview of Intune’s capabilities and consider real-life examples demonstrating use cases for Intune. Register here
Speakers:
Raymond Hestres, Tech. Architect - Enterprise Cloud, HBS
Evan Thibodeau, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
HBS Educational Workshop - Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing: The Misconfigurations We Keep Exploiting
Team members of the HBS penetration testing team will present on some of their most frequently exploited default configurations, misconfigurations, and recurring vulnerabilities encountered across engagements. These weaknesses consistently appear in organizations spanning industries, client profiles, and infrastructure styles. The talk will illustrate how seemingly small oversights and lack of hardening open the door to attacker initial access, enable privilege escalation, and ultimately drive full environment compromise. By mapping these recurring issues to real-world attack paths, the session will highlight patterns that defenders can anticipate, prioritize, and remediate to disrupt adversary success. Register here
Speakers:
Kurtis Schnieder, Senior Penetration Tester, HBS
Isaiah Kaiver, Penetration Tester I, HBS
Registration for this event is separate; Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event.
Jun
Dell Tech Tour
Sponsored by Dell
Climb aboard the Dell Tech Tour, a 50-foot innovation lab on wheels, for a hands-on look at the future in action. Explore interactive experiences, test out smart devices, and see how AI is changing how we work, create, and connect. Then head up to the rooftop for a fresh view of Summerfest! Whether you’re tech-curious or already all-in on what’s next, this is one stop worth making to discover bold ideas, powerful tools, and new ways technology can help people do more.
Summerfest Tech registration not required to attend this event. Your Summerfest Tech General badge permits you Summerfest access for 6/25 and 6/26.