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    • 10/04/2023
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Montgomery Co Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati St, Ste 300 Dayton, OH
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    Security Awareness

    Build and maintain a cybersecurity awareness program

    Facilitated by:

    Chris Kuhl, Abraham Weaver and Dan Wilkins 

    Cybersecurity Peer Resource Group Committee


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    • 10/12/2023
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Montgomery Co Business Solution Center, 1435 Cincinnati St, Ste 300, Dayton, OH
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    Seeing is Believing:

    Value Stream Mapping and How to Start

    • This presentation introduces the idea of value stream mapping as a visual tool to improve the flow of value from customer needs to your products or services and steps to decide which value streams to map and in what order.

      Learn How To:

    1. Define and illustrate value stream mapping (VSM)
    2. Illustrate IT specific uses cases and the VSM journey
    3. Discuss VSM prioritization…juice versus squeeze

    Facilitated by:


     


       Bill Sorrells 

       Chief Technology Officer 

       Dayton Children’s Hospital


     



    Interested in sponsoring? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org for more information.

    • 10/17/2023
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • 1435 Cincinnati Street, Suite 300, Dayton, OH 45417
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    Enterprise Risk and ITs Role

    This is an open discussion session powered by you!

    Bring your questions, challenges and solutions for:

    What role IT plays in your enterprise risk.

    Technology availability, ransomware, backup. Whatever you want, its your session.

    Facilitated by:

    Jeff Reed, Nick Timmerman, & Bill Magnuson

    Peer Resource Group Committee


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    Interested in sponsoring this month's Infrastructure/Cloud Peer Resource Group meeting? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org to learn more!


    • 10/25/2023
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Life Connections Ohio 2800 Donation Circle Kettering, OH 45420
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    Alternative Recruiting Channels


    Are you struggling to find workforce talent? You aren’t alone. One of the questions we are frequently asked is “Do you know anyone who can fill this role?” If you are not finding employees in your usual places or if your normal recruitment techniques are not attracting the talent you need, then it’s time to explore some alternate channels. Join us for a conversation about where and how to find your next technology talent.

    October 25, 2023

    8:30 - 10:00 am

    Life Connection Ohio



    Panelists:

    Moderator - Aaron Davis - Recless Tech

    Donna Kastner - The Dayton Foundation

    Cassie Barlow - SOCHE

    Denise Bartick - Max Technical Training


    Interested in sponsoring? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org for more information.

    • 11/08/2023
    • 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Sinclair Conference Center
    • 286
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      Join hundreds of IT Professionals at the 17th annual

    Taste of IT Conference

    November 8, 2023

    Sinclair Conference Center

    Meet us at the intersection of tactics and trends. This is where the latest thought leadership confronts your most difficult challenges.

    Being an IT leader requires continuous improvement. In fact, innovative organizations include IT leaders in planning their strategy, implementing their objectives, and holding them accountable for achieving their goals. Today’s IT leaders need to be armed with the latest trends and technical skills to help them remain flexible and agile. We've created sessions for you to join in the conversation, gain insights, and hear about solutions happening in the industry.

    As an Attendee you are automatically registered to attend the 2023 Technology First Leadership Awards. This event closes the conference and begins at 4:30 in Room 172. Join us to celebrate the best of the best in several categories including Emerging Technology Leader, IT Executive of the Year, Best IT Service Company, & more!


    Interested in Sponsorships? 

    Learn More 

    • 11/08/2023
    • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Sinclair Conference Center, Charity Early
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    Join us to celebrate the contributions of information technology teams, professionals and students at the 2023 Leadership Awards

    The 10th 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, November 8th, 4:30-6:00
    Sinclair Conference Center, Charity Early

    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

    If you are attending the Taste of IT Conference, you are automatically registered to attend the 2023 Technology First Leadership Awards. This event closes the conference and begins at 4:30 in Room 172. 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

    Thank you Sponsors!


     

         


    • 11/21/2023
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • 1435 Cincinnati Street, Suite 300, Dayton, OH 45417
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    Join the Data Analytics Peer Group discussion on:

    Lost in the Generative AI Jungle: Where to Start and What's Hiding in the Bushes?

    This panel conversation will help you understand or navigate the generative AI landscape by:

    • Exploring tools and frameworks available
    • Understand some of the foundational data requirements
    • Ethical considerations, such as biases and responsible use
    • How to embrace collaboration and knowledge sharing to uncover new paths and possibilities in generative AI.

    Embarking on this journey requires curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to explore the unknown. Together, let's navigate the generative AI jungle, discover its hidden treasures, and unleash its remarkable potential.

    Facilitated by: Don Kennedy & Kendra Ramirez

    Interested in sponsoring Technology First Peer Groups? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org 

    • 03/13/2024
    • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Sinclair Conference Center


    Join hundreds of IT Professionals at the 21st annual

    Ohio Information Security Conference

    March 13, 2024

    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.



Meet Our Partners

Our Annual Partners share a common goal: to connect, strengthen, and champion the technology community in our region. A Technology First Partner is an elite member leading the support, development, and expansion of Technology First services. In return, Partners improve community visibility and increase their revenue. Make a difference in our region and your business. 

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