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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Event Schedule

27
Jun
7:30am - 6:00pm

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!

8:00am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Breakfast

Networking

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. 

8:50am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Welcoming Remarks

9:00am - 10:00am - Main Event Space

Silicon Heartland

KeynoteFuturistInnovationHealthcare/WellnessManufacturingESG/CSRAdvanced TechC-Suite

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

10:15am - 11:15am - Main Event Space

The Next Era of Healthcare

KeynoteInnovationHealthcare/WellnessAdvanced Tech

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Main Event Space

Access to Tech is Access to Health

Healthcare/WellnessCommunityDEI

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Serenity

Customer Experience - Tech & Teams

Healthcare/WellnessAdvanced TechTalent

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Harmony

Solutions Story - GE HealthCare

Healthcare/WellnessAdvanced Tech

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Clarity

Startup Panel - Healthcare Tech

FintechFuturistInnovationHealthcare/WellnessStartup|Pitch CompetitionAdvanced TechInvestment

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.”
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Main Event Space

Lunch

Networking

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. 

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Exhibit Hall Open

Networking

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. 

1:05pm - 1:20pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session - Protecting your Public Cloud Environments from Ransomware

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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

1:25pm - 1:40pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session 2 - From Compression to Data Protection: The Evolution of Cybersecurity in the Midwest

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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

1:45pm - 2:00pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session 3 - Veterans in the New Tech Economy

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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

 

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Main Event Space

Web3 Round 1 - Panel + Roundtables

FintechFuturistInnovationAdvanced TechCryptocurrencyBlockchainNFT

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. 

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Main Event Space

Web3 Round 2 - Panel + Roundtables

FintechFuturistInnovationAdvanced TechCryptocurrencyBlockchainNFT

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.

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Serenity

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) - Innovation Day

Startup|Pitch CompetitionAdvanced TechInvestment

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Harmony

Tech Talks : Meet the Experts

MentorshipDEIC-Suite

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:

Manager of Member Growth & Engagement,

David Manske, Senior Director of Digital Strategy, Generac Power Systems, Inc. 

Mentors TBD

4:15pm - 5:15pm - Main Event Space

Humans vs Machines - A Conversation on ChatGPT

KeynoteFuturistTalent

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

5:00pm - 7:00pm - Serenity

Happy Hour

Networking

Brought to you by FormLabs

28
Jun
7:30am - 6:00pm - North Pre-Function

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!

8:00am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Breakfast

Networking

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. 

8:50am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Welcoming Remarks

9:00am - 10:00am - Main Event Space

Eco-culture: The Answer for Growth

KeynoteFuturistInnovationManufacturingESG/CSRCommunityTalent

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

10:15am - 11:15pm - Main Event Space

Careers in Entertainment Tech

TalentEntertainment 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

 

11:30am - 12:30pm - Main Event Space

Tech in Sports and the Fan Experience

InnovationAdvanced TechEntertainment TechC-Suite

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Harmony

Solutions Story - UScellular Business + Rockwell Automation + University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

InnovationManufacturingAdvanced Tech

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Clarity

Startup Panel - Entertainment Tech

Startup|Pitch CompetitionAdvanced TechEntertainment 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

12:30pm - 2:00pm - Main Event Space

Lunch

Networking

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.

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Exhibit Hall Open

Networking

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. 

1:05pm - 1:20pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session 1 - The Importance of Layered Security: What Should A Modern Cybersecurity Stack Look Like?

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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

1:25pm - 1:40pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session 2 - The Hackers Modern Arsenal

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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

1:45pm - 2:00pm

Cybersecurity Mini Session 3

Advanced TechCybersecurity

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. 

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Main Event Space

Pitch Competition

Startup|Pitch CompetitionCommunityAdvanced TechInvestment

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

2:00pm - 5:00pm - Serenity

Google Cloud Hero Event - GenAI & Data Analytics

InnovationAdvanced TechMachine Learning

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

2:00pm - 5:00pm - Harmony

Tech Talks : Meet the Experts

Advanced TechMentorship

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Clarity

C-Suite Event - Managed Service as a Software (Limited Capacity)

C-Suite

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 

2:00pm - 3:00pm - Inspire

C-Suite Event - Guide to Zero Trust Implementation (Limited Capacity)

C-Suite

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 

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Clarity

C-Suite Event - Information Security Budget Prioritization (Limited Capacity)

CybersecurityC-Suite

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 

3:00pm - 4:00pm - Inspire

C-Suite Event - Generative AI as a Revenue Stream (Limited Capacity)

C-Suite

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 

4:15pm - 5:15pm - Main Event Space

Investment - Exploring All Options and Future Outlook

FuturistStartup|Pitch CompetitionInvestment

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 

5:00pm - 7:00pm - North Pre-Function

Happy Hour

Networking

Brought to you by In Balance IT Solutions

4:00pm - 5:00pm - South Pre-Function

C-Suite Event - Executive Happy Hour (Limited Capacity)

C-SuiteNetworking

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 

29
Jun
7:30am - 6:00pm

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!

8:00am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Breakfast

Networking

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. 

8:50am - 9:00am - Main Event Space

Welcoming Remarks

9:00am - 10:00am - Main Event Space

Leveraging Purpose and ESG to Attract Tech Talent

KeynoteFuturistInnovationManufacturingESG/CSRAdvanced TechTalentDEIC-Suite

Ruth Harper, SVP, Chief Marketing & Sustainability Officer, ManpowerGroup will keynote this topic discussing how companies can drive meaningful impact for people and the planet.

10:15am - 11:15am - Main Event Space

Enabling the Sustainable Building of the Future Powered by Technology – with KPMG & Johnson Controls - Main Event Space

KeynoteInnovationManufacturingESG/CSRAdvanced TechC-Suite

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Serenity

How Tech for Good Investments Impact a Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Strategy

InnovationManufacturingESG/CSRAdvanced TechDEIC-Suite

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:

  1. 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
  2. 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?
  3. 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?
  4. 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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Main Event Space

Breaking Down Perceptions - Youth in Tech

InnovationCommunityTalentMentorshipDEI

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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Harmony

Solutions Story - Staying Connected with the Milwaukee Brewers and RingCentral

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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

 

11:30am - 12:30pm - Clarity

Startup Panel - Social Impact

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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

11:30am - 12:30pm - Inspire

Trending Topics Series: The Coming Cyberspace Cold War with Russia

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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

12:00pm, 12:30pm, and 1:00pm Departure Times

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. 

12:00pm - 4:00pm - Dockside Bar, Summerfest Grounds (Henry Maier Festival Park)

Summerfest Networking Event

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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). 

9am - 5pm - Shorewood

Additional Community Event - Radious Pop-up Co-working Day

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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.