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• IT Leaders: A Journey to FinOps

  • When
    12/12/2024
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    30 registrants

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  VIRTUAL EVENT

  A Journey to FinOps

  As you move into cloud technologies and start to become more mature in how you leverage the cloud, cost management becomes a key practice. FinOps is an operational framework and cultural practice that helps you maximize the business value of the cloud and create financial accountability. In this session, we will outline what a FinOps Framework is and discuss how a FinOps program needs to drive and address strategic alignment and cultural change and not just technical and operational skills. I will also discuss some of what Microsoft focuses on with customers in this space and some of the best practices around Visibility, Accountability and Optimization.

  
  

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  Andrea Waugh
  Director, Azure Infrastructure
  Microsoft Corporation

  Andrea Waugh has been focused in helping customers move their infrastructure and business services to the cloud for over 13 years – with 11 of them at Microsoft. She is a senior business leader with deep technical and business expertise and leads virtual teams of sales, technical and services resources to help her customers realize digital transformation through the use of Azure services. She has worked with Retail, Manufacturing and Financial Services customers and has a special focus area in cloud maturity and cloud workload security.
  

  
  

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• Small Business - Tips for Using Microsoft 365 at Your Small Business

  • When
    01/09/2025
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    8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Business Solutions Center 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
  • Registered
    18 registrants

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  Tips for Using Microsoft 365 for Your Small Business

  Led by: Small Mid Size Business Committee

  
  

  Agenda:

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

  8:30 - 10:00am meeting

  
  

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• 2025 Dayton AI Day

  • When
    01/15/2025
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    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sinclair Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    108
  • Registered
    142 registrants

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  Join hundreds of visionary leaders and professionals
  who know AI is the future!

  2025 Dayton AI Day

  Registration Opens Oct. 15!

  

  AI is rapidly transforming industries, driving innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. However, with rapid change comes the need for upskilling, considering ethical guidelines, and navigating regulatory landscapes.

  Dayton AI Day is not just another conference - it's a hands-on exploration of how to implement AI effectively. It's a place where theory meets practice, where leaders from diverse sectors can learn actionable strategies to incorporate AI into their operations.

  Why Attend Dayton AI Day?

  Dayton AI Day provides a platform to bridge the gap between curiosity and capability, offering:

  • Expert Insights: Hear from AI leaders who are setting the pace in technology and innovation.
  • Practical Takeaways: Participate in sessions focused on implementing and governing AI in your organization.
  • Networking: Connect with industry peers, potential clients, and collaborators.

  Who Should Attend?

  From the C-Suite to the frontline in industries from healthcare and finance to human resources and law to information technology and academia, if you want to remain at the forefront of your industry, you won’t want to miss Dayton AI Day!

  
  

  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
  As AI continues to redefine the business landscape, your involvement signals that your company is not just following trends but leading them.

  

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• Data Analytics Roundtable: AI Analytics Methodologies

  • When
    01/21/2025
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Join the Data Analytics Peer Group roundtable discussion on:

  AI Analytics Methodologies

  Alan Swan, Province Data Solutions (PDS) CEO, will provide guidance on how to establish relevant context for developing analytics and AI Models. Additionally, Alan will speak to the importance of data in the development process.

  Finally, he will explain how to drive analytics through metrics that have meaning and alignment with multiple constructs.

  Facilitated by:

  Alan Swan, CEO/Provide Data Solutions

  
  

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• Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Risk Management

  • When
    01/22/2025
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    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Supply Chain Risk Management

  Supply Chain Risk Management is a crucial aspect of maintaining the security and integrity of an organization’s operations. This talk will focus on utilizing your organizational chart to identify critical applications and mitigate associated risks.
  

  Participants will learn to map out their organizational structure to pinpoint key applications and systems that are vital to their operations. By understanding the interdependencies within the supply chain, they can identify potential vulnerabilities and areas of risk, and prioritize mitigation efforts.

  Facilitated by:

  James Fisher
  Secure Cyber Defense

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• IT Leaders: 2025 Strategic Goals and Priorities

  • When
    01/28/2025
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    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Employment Opportunity Center, 4303 W Third St, Dayton, 45417
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  Roundtable discussion:

  2025 Strategic Goals and Priorities

  Facilitated by: 

  Nick Enger and Parag Pujari
  

  
  

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  Agenda:

  11:15 - 11:30am check-in, lunch & networking

  11:30 - 1:00pm meeting

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• IT Leaders: Annual CIO Forecast Panel

  • When
    02/11/2025
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    8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Life Connection, 2800 Donation Circle, Kettering
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Tech Forum: CIO Council OPEN to ALL

  Annual CIO Forecast Panel

  Featuring:

  Moderator: Treg Gilstorf, Smart Data

  Panelists: 

  Gurvinder Rehki, University Dayton

  Jamie Pierce, Mike’s Car Wash

  Chris Schrameck, WinSupply

  Vijaya Gambheera, Nuvei
  

  
  

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• Infrastructure/Cloud: Disaster Recovery and High Availability

  • When
    02/18/2025
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    11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Business Solutions Center 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Roundtable: Disaster Recovery and High Availability

  This roundtable discussion will dive deep into how do backups play with your technology availability plan.

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  Agenda:

  11:15 - 11:30am check-in, lunch & networking

  11:30 - 1:00pm meeting

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Ohio Information Security Conference

  • When
    03/05/2025
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    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sinclair Conference Center
  • Spaces left
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  • Registered
    54 registrants

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  Join hundreds of IT Professionals at the 22nd annual

  Ohio Information Security Conference

  March 5, 2025

  We bring Cybersecurity experts from all over the country together under one roof to share knowledge, stay ahead of threat actors, and answer your questions about protecting your most valuable asset: your data.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2024 11th Annual Leadership Awards

  • When
    04/03/2025
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    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Engineer's Club
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  Join us to celebrate the contributions of information technology teams, professionals and students at the 2024 Leadership Awards

  The 11th annual Technology First Leadership Awards recognize individuals and teams exemplifying Technology First Values: Creating a community to share knowledge, grow business, and build for the future. The Technology First Leadership Awards work to ensure a vibrant technology community in our region.

  Wednesday, April 3, 4:00-6:00 P.M.
  Dayton Engineer's Club

  4 p.m. - Registration, Networking, Drinks & Hors d'oeuvres

  4:30 p.m. - Award presentation followed by photos and celebrations!

  Award of Excellence - High School

  Award of Excellence - Student Project

  Best IT Services Company

  Career Champion Award

  Emerging Technology Leader

  IT Executive or the Year

  IT Project of the Year

  Outstanding Technology Team

  Most Promising Startup

  Volunteer of the Year

  Legacy of Leadership

  Join us for a cocktail reception to celebrate the best of the best in several categories including Emerging Technology Leader, IT Executive of the Year, Best IT Service Company, & more!
  

  
  

  The annual event is sponsored by many local organizations. Category sponsors are available.  Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org

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• Cybersecurity: Back Doors and Breaches Game

  • When
    06/25/2025
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    8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    In-person (Location TBD) & Virtual Option
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Back Doors and Breaches Game

  Backdoors & Breaches is an incident response card game developed by Black Hills Information Security. Players use these cards to simulate real-world scenarios, such as initial compromises, pivot and escalate tactics, and persistence mechanisms. The goal is to enhance the players’ ability to identify, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats effectively.

  During the game, participants learn to recognize various types of cyber attacks and understand the sequence of events that typically occur during a breach. They practice decision-making under pressure, improving their ability to prioritize actions and allocate resources efficiently. The game also helps players familiarize themselves with different tools and techniques used in incident response, such as network monitoring, threat hunting, and forensic analysis. By working through these scenarios, players develop a deeper understanding of the importance of communication and collaboration in managing cybersecurity incidents.

  Facilitated by:
  

  Joe Tinney
  Secure Cyber Defense

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  Agenda:

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

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• Emerging Tech Leaders

  • Start
    07/08/2025
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  • End
    09/16/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    TBD
  • Spaces left
    18
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Building our future leaders

  The Emerging Tech Leaders program will give new and prospective IT leaders an opportunity to explore and learn about the many facets of what they will experience in their new and exciting role. Participants will be led through a journey of discovering who they are as a leader, where they excel and where they have opportunities to grow by working through scenario-based exercises as well as participating in group coaching and discussions. Participants will also grow their skills by working in peer groups to solve and analyze complex organizational and business problems involving company politics, measuring change, coaching team members, and more.

  Program Details 
  The six-session program will run 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., every other Tuesday over the course of twelve weeks. In addition, your registration includes (2) 30-minute personal coaching sessions with Coach Mike. Learn more.

  • July 8: Discovering Leadership Essence
  • July 22: Mastering Performance Management
  • August 5: Strategic Hiring for Success
  • August 19: Mastering the Business of IT
  • September 2: Navigating Relationships & Organizational Politics 
  • September 16: Group Coaching and Action Planning

  About Coach Mike
   

  Mike Czarnecki is the Owner of IT Coach Mike, LLC, which provides IT professionals with individual and group coaching for leadership and career development. Mike has been in IT for nearly 30 years as both a technologist and a leader at multiple levels. Mike is a strong proponent of servant leadership and driving autonomy in his teams to promote growth and accountability which results in strong leaders and high performance. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Management degree from Western Governors University and in 2018 earned his coaching certification through the International Coach Federation. He enjoys spending time with his family and loved ones, playing video games, collecting and modding classic gaming consoles, building PCs, and performing and teaching improv comedy.

  Sponsor Opportunities Available
  Please contact sponsorships@technologyfirst.org if you would like to build stronger relationships with our Emerging Tech Leaders over a 3-month period.

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