Summerfest Tech 2023 Details
The sixth annual Summerfest Tech, Milwaukee’s premiere tech event, which will take place over three days, Tuesday June 27 - Thursday June 29, 2023. The event will remain free of charge and accessible virtually. New this year, all Summerfest Tech programming will be held at Potawatomi Hotel and Casino.
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Jun
Registration
Stop by the North Pre-Function area to check-in and pick up your badge. Reminder, this badge is also a 3-day pass to Summerfest 6/30-7/1!
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and network with fellow attendees before the first session.
Joining us from out of town or new to Milwaukee? Feel free to find the MKE Tech Hub Coalition "Newcomer" tables to meet other newcomers and learn more about how to engage in the regional tech community. Table numbers TBD.
Welcoming Remarks
Silicon Heartland
Join Rebecca Fannin, journalist, author, and media entrepreneur, as she dives deeper into the theme of Midwest rising as a Tech Belt. She will broadly cover future innovation trends in key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, Environmental Social Governance/Corporate Social Responsibility and discuss the trend toward more startup activity and venture investment in the Heartland.
Rebecca Fannin, Author, Silicon Heartland
The Next Era of Healthcare
What does the next era of healthcare look like in an ever-changing world, with technology advancements moving faster than ever before? GE HealthCare Chief Information Officer, Jahid Khandaker will explore how GE HealthCare plans to be at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge solutions in this space, and give insight into the teams and organizational structures needed to get there.
Jahid Khandaker, Chief Information Officer, GE HealthCare
Access to Tech is Access to Health
Join Techquity, with the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, as they explore the need for resources and support for broadband, and what this access can provide in terms of healthcare for persons and the ecosystem as a whole.
Moderator:
David Berka, Project Manager, Techquity and Resource Equity
Panelists:
Dr. Benjamin Weston, Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Aziz Abdullah, Co-Founder, Inpower
Dr. Robert “Biko” Baker, Executive Director of the League of Young Voters, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Caitlin Dunn, Director of Population Health, Froedtert Health
Angela Johnson, Chief Information Security Officer, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Customer Experience - Tech & Teams
Join Exact Sciences, a leading health-tech company, as they walk through the full scope of the Customer Experience (CX) strategy, including the strategy, technology, and outside-of-the-box thinking required to create assets for both an organization and a customer. Additionally, this programming will touch on the steps it takes to build a team that can deliver on all of the above in a new way and with new team-building strategies in mind.
Mark Fallai, Senior Director - Experience Design, Exact Sciences
David Yim, Senior Director - Customer Experience Lead, Exact Sciences
Solutions Story - GE HealthCare
In this Solutions Story, join GE HealthCare as they share their One Stop Clinic Solution addressing the challenge women face along their breast health and cancer journey in going from weeks to days.
Andy DeLao, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer - US & Canada, GE HealthCare
Startup Panel - Healthcare Tech
This panel will feature startups in the Healthcare Tech space, and the solutions or disruption in the space they're providing. Sponsored by Bridge to Cures and moderated by Dan Sem, CUVentures.
- Tip a ScRxipt, Chad Johnson, Founder. Tip a ScRxipt provides "Controlled-Spending-as-a-Service (CSaaS)" with a controlled-expense debit card issuing platform that enables our B2B customers to control how and where dollars they provide to employees, patients, plan members and students are spent on approved out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare and lifestyle expenses.
- Joystik, Christian Stoll, Co-Founder. Joystik is an emerging Health Tech startup, delivering an enhanced mind-body training comprised of autogenics and classical conditioning. Joystik is the most efficient mind-body training app available to de-stress, improve sleep, enhance focus, improve performance and even improve the appearance of your skin.
- Wellacy Health, Marlon Ross, Founder. Wellacy Health’s mission is to improve care delivery and health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. Wellacy Health's turnkey patient engagement and chronic care management SaaS platform is sold to doctors for the benefit of their patients. The platform uses a “Hub” (the patient) and “Spoke” (tech-enabled services) model and empowers doctors by providing them with the tools, technology, and clinical team needed to better engage, monitor, and treat their chronic disease patients.
- RedFox AI, Nick Myers, Co-Founder. RedFox is a process-aware conversational AI platform that facilitates home health tests and medical device use, troubleshooting, and point-of-care data collection. RedFox ensures that patients complete their test or device as intended, reducing customer support costs for providers and manufacturers by as much as 142% and delivers a 5X – 10X increase in patient compliance. With RedFox, any home diagnostic or medical device provider can, for the first time, truly be there at the point-of-care.”
Lunch
Join us for lunch and network with fellow attendees before visiting the Exhibit Hall. Brought to you by Check Point Technologies.
Joining us from out of town or new to Milwaukee? Feel free to find the MKE Tech Hub Coalition "Newcomer" tables to meet other newcomers and learn more about how to engage in the regional tech community. Table numbers TBD.
Exhibit Hall Open
Please take the time to stop by the booths in the exhibit hall and learn about technology solutions, explore job positions, and meet our partners.
Cybersecurity Mini Session - Protecting your Public Cloud Environments from Ransomware
Protecting your Public Cloud Environments from Ransomware
In this session, you will discuss:
- Immutable storage/infrastructure
- Patching/Hardening
- Security Framework(s) OR backup test/restores
- Logging/Alerting
Speaker: Derek Townsend, Cloud Solution Architect, TierPoint
Cybersecurity Mini Session 2 - From Compression to Data Protection: The Evolution of Cybersecurity in the Midwest
From Compression to Data Protection: The Evolution of Cybersecurity in the Midwest
Cybersecurity got its start in the 1970s, and if you’ve ever wondered what it was like in the beginning and how much it’s changed since then, here’s your chance to find out. PKWARE CTO Jason Dobbs and Vice President of Global Marketing Sarah Fellner share how PKWARE has been on the leading edge of cybersecurity technology development since 1986, and how we’re continuing to drive technology advances in the Midwest.
Jason Dobbs, Cheif Technology Officer, PKWARE
Sarah Fellner, Vice President of Global Marketing, PKWARE
Cybersecurity Mini Session 3 - Veterans in the New Tech Economy
Veterans in the New Tech Economy
Building an inclusive community that advances military members, veterans and their families in their mission to become leaders in the new technology economy. Learn more about how you and your company can support this mission.
Speaker: Zach Zabel, Vice President of Programs, Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Web3 Round 1 - Panel + Roundtables
2:00pm - 2:20pm - Panel Conversation
2:20pm - 3:00pm - Roundtables
Group 1: Applications of Web3 that are Transforming Business and Culture
NFTs in the Supply Chain – Kristin Anastas, Blokios - how blockchains, when combined with NFTs, can create visibility to and verifiable authenticity of items in both B2B and B2C settings.
The Lightning Network – Rusty Planert, Wipfli - how the Bitcoin blockchain seeks to re-invent digital payments and the future of social media.
Blockchain for a Better World – Nathaniel Stern - how blockchain technology might align capitalistic frameworks towards activist goals.
Immersive Digital Experiences – Matt Schapiro, I’mNotArt - how development of “the metaverse” will transform professional and social engagement preferences.
Web3 Round 2 - Panel + Roundtables
3:00pm - 3:20pm - Panel Conversation
3:20pm - 4:00pm - Roundtables
Group 2: Creating Web3 Infrastructure that is Safe, Transparent, and Frictionless
Cryptocurrency Yield 101 – Spencer Smith, Ampliphi - what are the methods and tradeoffs of earning yield on crypto assets through centralized and decentralized networks.
Accounting for Digital Assets – Dave Schroepfer, Wipfli - how do the evolving legal definitions and accounting standards impact the adoption and viability of cryptocurrency?
The Value of Decentralized Finance – Alec Shaw, SperaxUSD - why self-executing, open financial applications are an improvement to centrally controlled financial institutions.
Cryptocurrency x Traditional Banking – Justin Seidl - how banks and credit unions will play an important role in the adoption and proliferation of cryptocurrency.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) - Innovation Day
Get on the inside to hear university innovation presentations and ask questions of some of Wisconsin’s most innovative scientific researchers. These early-stage technologies are prime for investment. Be one of the first to learn how Wisconsin is innovating in medical devices, life science tools, energy storage, and more.
Supported by Michael Best.
Early-stage entrepreneurs are:
Dr. Kip Ludwig - NeuraWorx: Enhancing Glymphatic Flow for Brain Health
Dr. Amani Gillette - SeLight: Illuminating Cell Metabolism During CAR T Cell Manufacturing
Quentin Philippe – Earth RepAIR: Energy efficient CO2 mineralisation with cement replacement as by-product
Patrick Sullivan - Flux XII: Go with the Flow Batteries
Dr. AkkeNeel Talsma - MaternityMetrix: The Prenatal Pocket Guide
Dr. Elizabeth M. Glogowski - Better Paint: Improved Polymer Dispersants for Architectural Coatings
Tech Talks : Meet the Experts
New this year - the Summerfest Tech “Tech Talks: Meet the Experts”, in partnership with the MKE Tech Hub. Come hear from experts in the industry on a variety of emerging technology topics, followed by group discussions with these tech experts. Today's sessions are:
- CIO/Leadership
- Women in Tech (WIT)
- DEI
Moderators:
David Manske, Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Mentors TBD
Humans vs Machines - A Conversation on ChatGPT
Led by Generac, join us for this final session of the day discussing what we can expect when it comes to the use of Generative AI within organizations - including both the positives and the areas to be aware of as you start to implement this emerging technology.
Tim Dickson, Chief Information Officer, Generac Power Systems
ChaChi Gallo, Senior Director of Global Cloud Architecture, Generac Power Systems
David Manske, Senior Director of Digital Tech & Strategy
Happy Hour
Brought to you by FormLabs
Jun
Registration
Stop by the North Pre-Function area to check-in and pick up your badge. Reminder, this badge is also a 3-day pass to Summerfest 6/30-7/1!
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and network with fellow attendees before the first session. Brought to you by Husch Blackwell.
Joining us from out of town or new to Milwaukee? Feel free to find the MKE Tech Hub Coalition "Newcomer" tables to meet other newcomers and learn more about how to engage in the regional tech community. Table numbers TBD.
Welcoming Remarks
Eco-culture: The Answer for Growth
Christopher Lafayette, emergent technologist, and keynote speaker, will present on the concept of “eco culture” and how it can provide an opportunity for ecosystem growth. Chris Luecke will lead fireside chat and audience Q&A to close out this keynote.
Christopher Lafayette, Founder of GatherVerse, Emerging Technologist and Keynote Spaker, Christopher Lafayette, LLC.R
Chris Luecke, Podcast Host & Founder, Manufacturing Happy Hour
Careers in Entertainment Tech
Ever wondered how to secure a career in the world of entertainment and tech? Podcasting, gaming, music, and production - they all require skills used every day in the traditional tech ecosystem, but the path to get there may surprise you. Attend this panel to hear from those working in tech entertainment, and their paths on how they are able to combine passions and work.
Moderator:
Jamar Jones, Owner, Foureva Media
Panelists:
Steven Troxell, Vice President of Operations, Majic Productions
Patrick Glogovsky, Esports Manager, Milwaukee Bucks
Joy Daniels, Vice President, Channel Engagement Manager, Associated Bank
Tech in Sports and the Fan Experience
Brought to you by Netskope, Inc.
Fans continue to have high expectations when they are attending national sporting events. Whether it is the video screens, in-seat concession ordering, gaming, or connectivity options, this session will dive deep into the technologies needed to create the highest level fan experience, and how the leaders at the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Milwaukee Bucks make it happen.
Moderator:
Tim Dickson, Chief Information Officer, Generac Power Systems
Panelists:
Derek Hyde, Vice President of Information Technology, Milwaukee Brewers
Robert Cordova, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer, Milwaukee Bucks
Kenny Ansel, Director of Information Technology, Green Bay Packers
Solutions Story - UScellular Business + Rockwell Automation + University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
In this Solutions Story, UScellular, Rockwell and UW-M will explore the emergence of 5G edge connectivity and how the enablement from private networks will impact entrepreneurship potential, new innovative use cases, and aid the current work force demands faced by manufacturing today. The panel of Industry 4.0 experts will highlight strategies to create a high-speed, private network that provides the safety and control needed to protect enterprise data, so IoT and Edge Computing doesn't falter while onsite.
Moderator:
James Rose, Senior Manager, Private Cellular Network
Panelists:
Joe Zaccaria, Manager – Global Academics, Rockwell Automation
Chris Menden, Director Corporate Partnerships, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Ross Harmsen, Business Development Manager-Industry 4.0, UScellular Business
Startup Panel - Entertainment Tech
With MuSample and Better Play, join i.c.stars as they open up discussions around transparency, access, and opportunities within the startup ecosystem for those from the entertainment industry.
Moderator:
Larry Cowans, Program Manager, i.c.stars
Panelists:
Michael Sapiro, Co-Founder, Better Play
Aichelle White, Founder, MuSample
Lunch
Join us for lunch and network with fellow attendees before visiting the Exhibit Hall. Brought to you by BMO.
Joining us from out of town or new to Milwaukee? Feel free to find the MKE Tech Hub Coalition "Newcomer" tables to meet other newcomers and learn more about how to engage in the regional tech community. Table numbers TBD.
Also come and learn more about Techqueria, a new local chapter of an organization on a mission to empower Latinx professionals with the resources and support that they need to further their careers and become leaders in the tech industry. Given that the Latinx community in the Greater Milwaukee area has doubled in size in recent years, it is time to provide the local Latinx community and business leaders with the tech skills necessary to thrive in the 21st century.
Exhibit Hall Open
Please take the time to stop by the booths in the exhibit hall and learn about technology solutions, explore job positions, and meet our partners.
Cybersecurity Mini Session 1 - The Importance of Layered Security: What Should A Modern Cybersecurity Stack Look Like?
The Importance of Layered Security: What Should A Modern Cybersecurity Stack Look Like?
In this session, you will discuss:
- The Importance of Layered Security
- Understanding the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Closing the Gap in Detection and Response
- How ValorTech Leverages Technology Partners to Deliver a Cybersecurity Stack
Speaker: Bryan Sevener, Founder and CEO, Valor Technologies
Cybersecurity Mini Session 2 - The Hackers Modern Arsenal
The Hackers Modern Arsenal
Showcasing the old, antiquated tools that hackers once used, what we do now, and where the hacker’s arsenal is headed. Topic areas will include the following:
- Subdomain Enumeration
- Directory Brute Forcing
- Attack Automation
- Password Spraying
- Active Directory
- Initial Access
Speaker: Nicholas Anastasi, Director of Technical Operations, Sprocket Security
Cybersecurity Mini Session 3
FitStack is helping companies to address the risk in today's software supply chain. The FitStack solution continuously removes unnecessary application dependencies and vulnerabilities from your container environments. Allowing development teams to be more productive while reducing risk, improving performance, and lower cloud costs all at once!
In this session, Roger will discuss:
- Signal-to-noise challenges in application security
- Managing unneeded application dependencies/vulnerabilities
- The performance and cost benefits of "DeBloating"
- Seamless integration with your CICD pipeline
Speaker: Roger Cummings, Founder and CEO, FitStack Inc.
Pitch Competition
The popular Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition produced by Young Enterprising Society, and in partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, will return in 2023. Eight participants will have the opportunity to pitch for the chance to win a portion of the $50,000 cash prize, $5,000 of which will be awarded to a “Hometown Winner” from the greater Milwaukee area.
The 8 Finalists Are:
AfroCharts – Milwaukee, WI
AppEase LLC - Green Bay, WI
Cookie Langs, Inc, - New York City, NY
CrossKudi - Wauwatosa, WI
Lavni Inc - Atlanta, GA
Leantime - Charlotte, NC
RedFox AI - Madison, WI
Wellacy Health, Milwaukee WI
Host:
Jonah Turner, Head of Emerging Tech, Molson Coors Beverage Company
Judges:
Andre Hall - IT Business Partner (Molson Coors)
Dan Gawronski - Partner, Venture Best
Jasmin Treske - Director of Early Talent, MKE Tech Hub Coalition
Nikki Purvis - President/CEO, African American Chambers of Commerce
Richelle Martin - Managing Director, Winnow Fund
Ryan Broshar - Founder & General Partner, Matchstick
Google Cloud Hero Event - GenAI & Data Analytics
In this session attendees will learn to analyze and visualize data through attractive, dynamic and interactive reports, all the while having fun! Attendees will get an opportunity to build BI dashboards with Looker, explore data in BigQuery and experiment with BigQuery Machine Learning models. Attendees will earn points by completing the steps in the lab, get bonus points and compete with each other to see who can finish the game with the highest score.
RSVP HERE: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/summerfest-google-cloud-cloud-hero
Please note, in order to attend this event you must be registered for Summerfest Tech.
What is Google Cloud Hero? Google Cloud Hero is a gamified 3 hr Google Cloud training experience using hands-on labs to gain skills through interactive learning in a fun and educational environment.
What is the format? A Google Cloud expert kicks off the virtual event with a brief orientation about a cloud solution relevant to your organization, followed by a hands-on game tailored to your team’s skill level
What will I learn about? The Google Cloud solution that we will focus on is Data analytics and Machine Learning
When is the event? Live event, first lab walkthrough and gameplay will take place on 28-June, 2-5PM CT.
What do I win? Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners and you will have the opportunity to earn digital badges along the way.
Why should I RSVP? Leverage this valuable session to boost your cloud skills and help accelerate your company’s digital transformation. RSVP HERE: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/summerfest-google-cloud-cloud-hero
Tech Talks : Meet the Experts
New this year - the Summerfest Tech “Tech Talks: Meet the Experts”, in partnership with the MKE Tech Hub. Come hear from experts in the industry on a variety of emerging technology topics, followed by group discussions with these tech experts. Today's sessions are:
- Software Development (frontend, backend, mobile)
- Cybersecurity
- AI, IoT, RPA
- Agile/DevOps/Cloud/UI/UX
Moderators:
Manager of Member Growth & Engagement,
David Manske, Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Mentors TBD
C-Suite Event - Managed Service as a Software (Limited Capacity)
Brought to you by Xorbix Technologies, Inc
IT leaders are constantly looking for ways to save time and money through scalability and efficiencies. Hear how other companies are using Managed Software as a Service (MSaas) to help manage their IT infrastructure, create custom web or mobile applications, or outsource IT team management needs. This session will also have an open Q&A between the other C-Suite leaders in the room, helping share successes and solutions peer-to-peer. Led by Asif Bakar, CEO of Xorbix Technologies, Inc.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to LdeLaet@summerfest.com
C-Suite Event - Guide to Zero Trust Implementation (Limited Capacity)
Brought to you by Zscaler
Defining the key principles and moving to Zero Trust architecture are major steps in any organization’s digital transformation. Since Executive Order 14028 was signed, implementing a data-centric approach to enterprise operations and risk management has become a top priority across industries nation-wide. It’s up to CIOs and CISOs to lead the executive and strategic planning requirements for designing zero trust throughout the enterprise, and staying abreast of how it will affect other business transformation initiatives.
Join the discussion and Brett James, Director, Transformation Strategy, and Field CTO, to learn more about:
- *The keys to implementing zero trust as a service
- *How to position zero trust to other C-level executives and the board
- *Ensuring the right competencies and workflows are in place to achieve success
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to LdeLaet@summerfest.com
C-Suite Event - Information Security Budget Prioritization (Limited Capacity)
Brought to you by OFFSITE
Join a group of your peers (security executives such as CISO, CIOs, VPs of Security) for an insightful discussion of real-world information security experiences. As security service types overlap and suppliers compete to cover all aspects of information security, decisions in this area have become increasingly complex.
During this roundtable event, we'll be asking for your input on the opportunities and obstacles associated with SIEM & SOAR, EDR/Anti-malware, Vulnerability Management, and Security Gateways, through the lens of overall security impact & budget prioritization.
Joe Cox, CISO and CCO, CISSP & CCSK, OFFSITE, LLC
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to LdeLaet@summerfest.com
C-Suite Event - Generative AI as a Revenue Stream (Limited Capacity)
Brought to you by Concurrency, Inc.
GPT… what do windows, flight booking, and machine repair all have in common? They are all using Generative AI to create more revenue and drive operational savings. In this session we’ll talk about how companies are getting started with Generative AI combined with ‘traditional’ businesses. We’ll talk about how to understand the complex marketplace of tools, how to get off the ground with technology like Open AI, and especially how to identify concrete business cases.
- Review of strong use cases
- Internal and external stakeholders
- Relationship to data estate
- Comparison between legacy AI models and generative
- How to get started
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to LdeLaet@summerfest.com
Investment - Exploring All Options and Future Outlook
Sponsored by BMO
Hear from a traditional financial institution, angel investor, venture capitalist, equity partner, and regulated crowdfunding on what the investment and financial landscape outlook looks like for an entrepreneur.
Moderator: Aaron Towns, Vice President, Commercial Banking, BMO
Panelists:
Financial Insitution/Traditional Growth Equity: Marc Khouzami, Managing Director, Impact Investment Fund, BMO
Angel Investor: Karen Plunkett, Managing Director, Milwaukee Venture Partners
Venture Capitalist: Dana Guthrie, Managing Partner, Gateway Capital
Regulated Crowdfunding: Forest RIchter, Chief Operating Officer, Redely; Founder, Fresh Coast Labs
Happy Hour
Brought to you by In Balance IT Solutions
C-Suite Event - Executive Happy Hour (Limited Capacity)
Brought to you by Brooksource.
After your C-Suite sessions, please stick around for an executive happy hour to connect with fellow collegues!
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to LdeLaet@summerfest.com
Jun
Registration
Stop by the North Pre-Function area to check-in and pick up your badge. Reminder, this badge is also a 3-day pass to Summerfest 6/30-7/1!
Breakfast
Join us for breakfast and network with fellow attendees before the first session. Brought to you by Qumulo.
Joining us from out of town or new to Milwaukee? Feel free to find the MKE Tech Hub Coalition "Newcomer" tables to meet other newcomers and learn more about how to engage in the regional tech community. Table numbers TBD.
Welcoming Remarks
Leveraging Purpose and ESG to Attract Tech Talent
Ruth Harper, SVP, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, ManpowerGroup will keynote this topic discussing how companies can drive meaningful impact for people and the planet.
Enabling the Sustainable Building of the Future Powered by Technology – with KPMG & Johnson Controls - Main Event Space
40% of all global carbon emissions are generated from real estate and account for one of the largest expenses for governments and enterprises. KPMG and Johnson Controls have teamed up globally to help businesses to effectively tackle these priority areas leveraging business process transformation and leading edge technology solutions.
This collaboration includes assisting clients in the development of an achievable Net Zero strategy, deploying sustainable and energy efficient solutions, measuring and monitoring emissions, creating cleaner and healthier buildings for employees, guests and tenants, drive operational efficiency and reduce overall operating costs.
In this discussion, you will learn how technology is helping to create healthy and sustainable buildings of the future, new and old. It is about doing what is right for the environment, shareholders and employees in order to create a better, brighter future for generations to come.
Panelists:
Greg Corlis, Principal, Emerging Technologies, KPMG LLP
Nicole Denil,
Joe Kurhajec, Global Partner Director, Microsoft
William Cummings, Vice President of Cybersecurity, Generac
How Tech for Good Investments Impact a Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Strategy
In this session led by Northwestern Mutual, you'll hear from different businesses on how their company is prioritizing “doing the right thing” through sustainability, technology education, and community connections and how that investment will shape the future of Midwest tech landscape. Together, the panel will explore our shared responsibility to continue investing in socially sustainable technology practices. Topics to be covered include:
- What initiatives are being driven forward in 2023? This will focus on community engagement and partnerships as well as tech needs; identifying the greatest areas of priority for investment
- How does each company’s investment strategy affect talent goals -- both in hiring and retention, and how does it support your talent growth strategies in the short and long-term?
- Why is having an educational and community engagement strategy the right thing to do? How is a “tech for good” strategy important to an organization's perception?
- How can Midwest headquartered companies continue to cement the Midwest as a thriving tech ecosystem?
Moderator: Audra Brennan, Senior Director in Philanthropy within Government & Community Relations, Northwestern Mutual
Panelists:
Jonathan Stark, Executive Director, Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute
William Cummings, Vice Presdient of Cybersecurity, Generac Power Systems
Steve Hannan, Chief Information and Risk Officer, Landmark Credit Union
Breaking Down Perceptions - Youth in Tech
Our tech ecosystem and the individuals that continue to innovate and uplift those participants is ever changing. Join us as American Family Insurance centers the voice of youth disruptors and generationally talented tech leaders.
Moderator:
Mwanje Thompson, CEO, Audio Moguls Media; Full-time Educator, UpGrade Media Arts Schools
Panelists:
Dorothy Jean Tillman, Founder, Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Insitiute
John Daniels IV, Founder and Principal, Pontem
Josiah Love, CEO, JML Tech Studios
Solutions Story - Staying Connected with the Milwaukee Brewers and RingCentral
Connecting with customers, clients, and employees across the globe has become an important part of how business is done. Without access to this technology, combating isolation and providing education cannot happen. Hear from Chad Ransom with RingCentral and Derek Hyde from the Milwaukee Brewers on how continued connectivity supports an ecosystem and provides the opportunity for business to flourish.
Derek Hyde, Vice President of Information Technology, Milwaukee Brewers
Chad Ransom, Senior Account Executive & Team Lead, RingCentral
Startup Panel - Social Impact
Investing in Impact - This panel will feature startups and investors in the Social Impact space, and the solutions or disruption in the space they're providing. Sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Committee
Social impact investing can often seem complicated, for both the businesses tackling big issues and for investors wanting to support real change. This panel discussion will explore both sides of this equation - hear from local investors on what they have to explore when evaluating a social enterprises and what motivates founders to enter this market and what they need to do to make their case for investment
Moderator: Michael Hostad, Executive Director, Fork Farms Foundation
Panelists:
Topiltzen Gomez, Head of Capital Strategies, Honeycomb Credit
Mike Maschek, Director, Inception Health
Mfoniso Ekong, Managing Director, gener8tor
Trending Topics Series: The Coming Cyberspace Cold War with Russia
Brought to you by Sentinel One
There's a very good reason Russia has not deployed their latest cyber weapons against Ukraine. They're saving them for the United States in what may be the beginning of a modern cold war played out in cyberspace. NATO has declared cyber to be an operational domain, and subject to Article 5 in case of a 'massive' cyber attack. But what does 'massive' mean? Russia will play the fringes in the gray space of policy to conduct low-intensity warfare, using their tools and tactics refined against adversaries like Ukraine. The result? Unrestricted warfare against our critical infrastructure, espionage operations targeting the software supply chain, and new cyberweapons.
Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor, SentinelOne
Shuttles, sponsored by Expedient and Wisconsin Coach
Join our friends from Expedient on our shutles from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to the networking event at Summerfest!
Buses provided by Wisconsin Coach.
Summerfest Networking Event
Sponsored by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Information Studies
Join us at Summerfest (your badge is your weekend pass!) as we close out Summerfest Tech 2023. Private networking event will be held at Dockside Bar, just north of the BMO Pavilion.
At 2pm, join Visit Milwaukee and Vennity as they provide a free NFT to all attendees, and showcase Visit Milwaukee's NonFungibleTourism.com campaign that blends the immersive world of NFTs with real-world, authenticated experiences (AX).
Additional Community Event - Radious Pop-up Co-working Day
Join your peers at a beautiful Radious workspace in Shorewood where you can stop by between Summerfest Tech events to get some work done, network with other tech-minded Milwaukeeans, meet with clients or teammates, and discuss the insights you’ve gleaned so far at the other talks and panels. See who else is coming and sign up at https://bit.ly/43ZlWzN.