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    • 04/03/2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Central State Dayton Campus 840 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45402
    Register



    Cyberbullying & Harassment in the Workplace

    Note: This event is at Central State Dayton Campus

    The statistics will astound. According to Workplace Bullying Institute’s recent survey, 61% of remote workers are affected by bullying and 50% of respondents reported experiencing or witnessing mistreatment during online meetings and 70% of the online mistreatment occurred in front of others.

    Examples of workplace cyber harassment include repeatedly texting a co-worker, making fun of a person in a group, posting or sending offensive memes or posting comments/rumors/gossip about a co-worker.

    Join us for a panel discussion by human resource and legal experts as they discuss understanding the impact, policies and training guidelines. Leave empowered and encouraged!


    Powered By:

    NextStep Networking






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

    • 04/04/2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Central State Dayton Campus 840 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45402
    Register


    NOTE: This event will be held at Central State Dayton Campus

    Cultivating Innovation:

    Nurturing IT's Role in Business and Customer Engagement

    Join us for a roundtable discussion led by


    Kalen Howell

    CIO, ChemStation


    This topic addresses the challenge of creating time, space, and a conducive environment for IT to focus on innovation and technology enablement, especially in organizations where IT has traditionally been viewed as a mere support function. It will explore strategies to integrate IT closely with business objectives and customer needs, thereby enhancing the organization's bottom line.


    Powered by:





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

    • 04/09/2024
    • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Montgomery County Business Solutions Center, 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
    Register



    Beyond Scans: Cracking the Code on Genuine Penetration Testing

    NOTE: This event is to be held at the

    Business Solutions Center

    Facilitated by:


    Jake Brandau

    Expedient Technology Solutions


    What differentiates a penetration test from network scanning and does it matter? When should you look to implement penetration testing into your defense-in-depth strategy? How should you budget for control validation? Perspective from a penetration tester.



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

    • 04/16/2024
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Hobart Corporate Headquarters 701 S Ridge Ave, Troy, OH 45373
    Register



    Note: This event will be held at Hobart Corp

    Join us at Hobart Corporate Headquarters for a Round Table Discussion & a Hobart Facility Tour

    Welcome to our round-table discussion on infrastructure and cloud computing. We invite you to actively shape the agenda and explore urgent industry issues. Topics may include: Datacenter Asset management, monitoring, budgeting serverless computing, Kubernetes, zero-trust security, and green computing.

    Your expertise is valued, and we encourage discussion on various subjects relevant to your experiences.

    Join us in this trusted space for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration within our community as we navigate the dynamic landscape of infrastructure and cloud computing.


    Agenda:

    • 11:30 a.m. – Meet at the Training Center Building and Facility Tour
      (Note: Upon arrival, attendees should enter the main lobby, check in, and receive a temporary badge) 
    • 11:35 a.m.  - Take Tour with Dave Williams (25-30 min)
    • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and conversation (Training Auditorium)
    • 1:00 p.m. – Close the event

      We encourage you to personally invite others in your network to attend the event.

      Facilitated By The Infrastructure Cloud Committee

      Powered By:

      Ascend Technologies




      Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact mcutcher@technologyfirst.org

      • 04/17/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Central State Dayton Campus 840 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45402
      Register



      Join the Data Analytics Peer Group discussion on:

      Embedded AI for Industrial and Autonomy Systems

      Embedded AI, with STM32 microcontrollers, FPGA, and TinyML, revolutionizes technology. STM32 excels in automation, mastering it enhances industrial skills. TinyML optimizes resource use for AI. The synergy of STM32, TinyML, and FPGA creates responsive devices, offering practical AI skills. This integration bridges computation and intelligent decision-making at the cloud's edge.

      Key Areas of Study:

      - Delve into embedded systems and microcontrollers.

      - Introduce the Trust AI principle.

      - Examine STM32 microcontroller architecture and functionalities.

      - Investigate the development and deployment of machine learning models.

      Facilitated by: Fathi Amsaad, Sayed Nowroz & Logan Pence



      Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org 

      • 04/24/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Central State Dayton Campus 840 Germantown St, Dayton, OH 45402
      Register



      Building Ohio's Tech Workforce 

      Tech Talent Roundtable

      Join leaders from across the Dayton region for a Roundtable on

      Building Ohio's Tech Workforce.

      Together, with IT leaders from industry, education, and government, we will discuss the latest tech workforce trends, share what smart companies are doing today to build for tomorrow, and examine how partnerships between industry, education, and government can help build our future tech workforce. We'll also hear updates from the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation and JobsOhio.

      Featured guests include:


      Powered By:

      Modern Office Methods


      Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact marketing@technologyfirst.org

      • 05/02/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Business Solutions Center 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
      Register


      Software Composition Analysis (SCA) to

      Secure Custom Apps

      Today, more than ever, software engineering teams produce custom business applications by assembling libraries and open source software components (OSS) within a selected framework. It’s by far the most efficient way to produce custom software applications. Selection of the OSS and libraries are typically made by the software engineering team.

      That’s all well and good, but who’s responsible for generating and evaluating the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) for common vulnerability exposures (CVEs)? What routines are necessary to do so? What tools are available to support this critically important work? How are businesses planning and budgeting for code remediation efforts to maintain a high-degree of security? Join us for a discussion on this and more.

      Facilitated by:


      Matt Strippelhoff

      Partner, CEO

      Red Hawk Technologies



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



      • 05/08/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
      • LexisNexis, 9443 N Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, Bldg 4 Auditorium
      • 102
      Register


      Can You Hear Me Now?

      Five Strategies to "Lift Your Voice"

      And Be Heard - In The Workplace

      While women are represented across different levels within organizations, they frequently encounter distinctive challenges, especially in non-traditional or male-dominated sectors. 'Can You Hear Me Now?' is a workshop designed to examine and confront these gender-specific hurdles experienced by professional women.

      Through the sharing of qualitative research and open dialogue, participants will explore organizational cultures, listen to the experiences of female colleagues, and utilize appreciative inquiry principles to encourage discussion. Guided conversations will allow participants to provide suggestions, recommendations, and strategies for addressing these challenges systematically, empowering women to confidently express their concerns and drive positive change.

      Facilitated by:

       

       

      Karen M.R. Townsend, Ph.D.

      KTownsend Consulting



      • 05/09/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Tyler Technologies One Tyler Way, Moraine, OH 45439
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      Extreme Ownership

      Join us for a roundtable discussion on the 12 principles shared in

      Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

      Facilitated by:

      Chad Robinson

      Secure Cyber Defense




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

      • 05/16/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Business Solutions Center 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
      Register



      Data Speaks: The True Cost of Turnover and Why You Can't Afford to Ignore it.

         Discussion Topics Include:

        • Is turnover a Recruiting problem or a Retention problem?
        • Marketplace trends by the numbers

      • Learning Objectives:
        • Create a comprehensive Cost of Turnover analysis for a role
        • Leverage your data to tell a story that shows the true cost of losing an employee
        • Retention strategies to combat the headwinds of turnover


      Facilitated by:

      Jennifer Nenadov

       N Solutions


      Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact mcutcher@technologyfirst.org

      • 05/30/2024
      • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
      • Business Solutions Center 1435 Cincinnati St #300, Dayton, OH 45417
      Register


      How to Effectively Oversee An IT Staff When You Aren't An IT Expert

      Whether you're a CEO, manager, or team leader without a technical background, this discussion will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of IT leadership to foster a collaborative and efficient environment within your organization. Join us for an insightful session that will empower you to lead your IT team with confidence and competence. Three things you will learn from this conversation:

      • Strategic Communication: Learn how to bridge the communication gap between technical and non-technical teams, cultivating collaboration and ensuring a shared understanding of goals and expectations.
      • Building a High-Performing Team: Explore effective team-building strategies, talent management, and motivation techniques to optimize the productivity and cohesion of IT staff.
      • Understanding Key IT Concepts: Acquire a foundational understanding of critical IT concepts, allowing you to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to IT-related discussions.

      Facilitators:

       

      Matthew Worthen

      NextStep Networking

       

      Emily Miller

      Dignified Learning

      Powered By:

      NextStep Networking


      Interested in sponsoring this meeting?
      Contact mcutcher@technologyfirst.org

      • 06/11/2024
      • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Midmark, Versailles
      Register



      Note: This event will be held at Midmark, Versailles

      Join us at Midmark Headquarters for a Round Table Discussion & a Facility Tour

      Welcome to our round-table discussion on infrastructure and cloud computing. We invite you to actively shape the agenda and explore urgent industry issues. Topics may include: Datacenter Asset management, monitoring, budgeting serverless computing, Kubernetes, zero-trust security, and green computing.

      Your expertise is valued, and we encourage discussion on various subjects relevant to your experiences.

      Join us in this trusted space for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration within our community as we navigate the dynamic landscape of infrastructure and cloud computing.


      Agenda:

      • 11:30 a.m. – Meet at the Training Center Building and Facility Tour
        (Note: Upon arrival, attendees should enter the main lobby, check in, and receive a temporary badge) 
      • 11:35 a.m.  - Take Tour  (25-30 min)
      • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and conversation (Training Auditorium)
      • 1:00 p.m. – Close the event

        We encourage you to personally invite others in your network to attend the event.

        Facilitated By The Infrastructure Cloud Committee

        Powered By:

        Ascend Technologies




        Interested in sponsoring this meeting? Contact mcutcher@technologyfirst.org

        • 06/18/2024
        • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
        • Jurgenson Companies, 11641 Mosteller Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
        Register


        The build and use of AI Self Support Bot

        In this discussion let’s dives into harnessing the power of internal support data…

        Let’s investigate to leverage historical support data to build your own AI assistant, automating tasks, answering user questions, and boosting self-healing.

        Overcome technical hurdles like data conversion, availability, cleaning, and having a central repository.

        Join us and unlock the potential of historical support data for an intelligent future!


        Facilitated by: Steve Ling, Jurgenson Companies




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

        • 07/16/2024
        • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
        • Intrust IT, 15 McDonough St, Floor 5, Dayton, 45402
        Register




        Managing the Stresses as a Cyber Professional

        Build and maintain a cybersecurity awareness program

        Facilitated by:

        Dave Hatter, Intrust IT 





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



        • 09/18/2024
        • 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
        • Yankee Trace, 10000 Yankee St, Centerville, OH 45458
        • 142
        Register



        Every year Technology First awards scholarships to area IT college students.

        Join us in this fun, fundraising event!

        The Technology First Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more deserving regional college students. Students selected for this scholarship are matriculating in Information Technology related curriculums, have achieved distinguished academic success, and have demonstrated high character and values.

        Wednesday, September 18th

        11:00 a.m. - Registration

        11:00 - 11:45 a.m. - Driving range open

        12:00 p.m. - Tee time

        Approximately 5:30 p.m. - Dinner, drinks, networking, and prizes!

        Prizes for men and women's closest to the pin

        If you register for Scramble for Scholarships, then you are automatically registered to attend the #UniteDaytonTech Summer Networking Series event immediately following.

        Interested in sponsoring? See registration or email marketing@technologyfirst.org for more information!

         #UniteDaytonTech #S4S2024 #funforacause






         

            

        • 09/25/2024
        • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
        • Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, 45324 Apollo Room, Student Union
        Register


        Employers & Students! Join us where over 200+ students, faculty, and IT professionals network

        and connect.  

        The Digital Mixer is an annual event that brings together hundreds of students and IT professionals to network and connect with regional employers. Join us for casual yet meaningful conversations that could land you the job or the talent you’ve been looking for!

        Students - Bring your resumes and learn more about the internships and career possibilities in the region.

        Employers - Bring your company information to share internship, part-time, and full-time opportunities they have available. 

        NOTE: This event is exclusively open to students, faculty, and hiring employers only. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that this opportunity remains focused on the intended audience.

        Dress code is business casual

         Employer Flyer
          Student Flyer

        Please contact info@technologyfirst.org with any questions!

        Thank you Sponsors!     

          

      Past events

      03/13/2024 2024 Ohio Information Security Conference
      02/29/2024 Small Business - Cyber Risk Awareness for Small Business
      02/20/2024 Infrastructure/Cloud: Infrastructure for Future Digital Engineering
      02/13/2024 Technology First Digital Mixer
      02/13/2024 Investing in Interns and Capitalizing on Returns!
      02/08/2024 IT Leaders - A Conversation Driven Workshop
      01/24/2024 Cybersecurity - Cyber Warfare & Espionage
      01/16/2024 Data Analytics - Data Talks But is Anyone Listening?
      01/11/2024 IT Leaders: Annual CIO Forecast Panel
      12/19/2023 Infrastructure/Cloud - Round Table Discussion
      12/14/2023 CANCELLED - IT Leaders: Low Code Development & Process Automation – Who is building what?
      12/13/2023 Women 4 Technology - Reimagine The Annual Performance Review
      11/21/2023 Data Analytics - Lost in the Generative AI Jungle: Where to Start and What's Hiding in the Bushes?
      11/08/2023 2023 10th Annual Leadership Awards
      11/08/2023 2023 Taste of IT Conference
      10/25/2023 Workforce Development - Alternative Recruiting Channels
      10/17/2023 Infrastructure/Cloud - Enterprise Risk and ITs Role
      10/04/2023 Cybersecurity - Security Awareness - CANCELLED
      09/27/2023 Women 4 Technology - Women's Conference - Own IT!
      09/20/2023 Technology First #UniteDaytonTech Summer Networking Series - September
      09/20/2023 Technology First Scramble for Scholarships Golf Outing Fundraiser
      09/19/2023 Data Analytics -The Risks and Governance Implications around AI
      09/12/2023 Tech Forum: HR and IT Have More In Common Than You Think (Open to All!)
      08/16/2023 IT Leaders Tech Forum: State of Talent 2023
      08/15/2023 Technology First #UniteDaytonTech Summer Networking Series - August Event
      07/18/2023 Technology First #UniteDaytonTech Summer Networking Series
      06/15/2023 Technology First #UniteDaytonTech Summer Networking Series - June is SOLD OUT!
      05/17/2023 Volunteer Appreciation
      05/16/2023 Data Analytics - Customer Journey Analytics
      05/11/2023 IT Leaders: Digital Twins
      04/18/2023 Infrastructure/Cloud - Lift & Shift to the Cloud
      04/13/2023 IT Leaders: Citizen Developers
      04/12/2023 Women 4 Technology - Meaningful Mentoring
      04/05/2023 Cybersecurity - Team Burnout and Breaking the Cycle
      03/21/2023 Data Analytics - LexisNexis Case History of Event Center
      03/01/2023 2023 Ohio Information Security Conference
      02/21/2023 Infrastructure/Cloud - SASE & Network Segmentation
      02/15/2023 Digital Mixer
      02/09/2023 IT Leaders: The Next Assembly Line
      02/08/2023 Women 4 Technology - Intentional Networking, Professional Conversation Starters, Creating Your Elevator Pitch and MORE!
      01/17/2023 Data Analytics - Analytics trends from an academic perspective
      01/12/2023 IT Leaders: Annual CIO Forecast Panel
      01/04/2023 Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Trends
      12/13/2022 Women 4 Technology - Panel discussion "How Women Rise"
      12/09/2022 Infrastructure/Cloud - AI and Automation
      12/07/2022 Cybersecurity SIG - Protecting High Value Assets from Malicious Attacks
      12/02/2022 Data Analytics - Data Visualization for Business Performance (virtual)
      12/01/2022 IT Leaders: Quickly and Reliably Creating Psychological Safety in Agile Teams
      11/16/2022 Leadership Awards Celebration
      11/16/2022 2022 Taste of IT Conference
      10/14/2022 Infrastructure/Cloud - Cloud Managed Services
      10/07/2022 Data Analytics - Don't Use a Sledgehammer to Crack a Nut: When Is Data Science an Appropriate Path to Take?
      10/05/2022 Women 4 Technology - 6th annual Collaboration Event with LexisNexis & Synchrony!
      09/21/2022 Technology First Golf Outing Fundraiser
      09/16/2022 Women 4 Technology - Creating an Effective Business Case
      09/15/2022 IT Leaders - Scaled Agile Framework
      08/26/2022 Data Analytics - Predictive Analytics
      08/24/2022 Cybersecurity SIG - IoT: Tracking and Securing the Rogue Elements
      08/19/2022 Infrastructure/Cloud - Navigating Cloud and Multi-Cloud – how to avoid wasting time and money
      08/17/2022 Technology First & The Circuit partner to bring you a fun night of IT Networking!
      08/11/2022 IT Leaders: Security Awareness
      07/20/2022 Women 4 Technology - Meaningful Networking (Cincinnati)
      06/16/2022 IT Leaders: CIO Business Vision Community Benchmarking (virtual)
      06/09/2022 Dayton Dragons Suite hosted by altafiber & ATC
      06/09/2022 IT Leaders: "IT Budget Challenges – My How They’ve Changed!"
      06/07/2022 Women 4 Technology - Meaningful Networking (Dayton)
      05/26/2022 Cybersecurity - Navigate the MDR Marketplace Like a Pro!
      05/20/2022 Data Analytics - Montgomery County's data ecosystem driving decisions for behavioral health treatment
      05/05/2022 Tech Thursday - Happy Hour Networking (Mason, OH)
      04/27/2022 Security: Why IAM is the most important thing you didn't know about (Virtual)
      04/21/2022 Tech Forum: Staffing Challenges and Labor Shortages (Open to All!)
      04/08/2022 Data Analytics - Data-driven Customer Experiences (virtual)
      03/24/2022 CIO Council - Identifying & Attacking IT Challenges
      03/23/2022 Serve & Protect Networking Event w/Cadre & Technology First
      03/09/2022 2022 Ohio Information Security Conference
      02/25/2022 Data Analytics - AI and ML in Data Analytics: Evolution, not Revolution
      02/23/2022 Women 4 Technology - The Great Resignation
      02/17/2022 Tech Forum: (OPEN CIO Council) - Annual CIO Forecast Panel
      02/16/2022 Digital Mixer
      01/26/2022 Women 4 Technology: Productivity Killers & Solutions (virtual)
      01/14/2022 Infrastructure/Cloud - The 84.51° Cloud Transformation (virtual)
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      10/21/2021 Technology First Golf Outing Fundraiser
      10/15/2021 Community Series: "Cybersecurity – Little Known Facts, What You Don't Know and Should"
      10/14/2021 Tech Thursday - October 14, 2021
      10/14/2021 CIO Council - Robotic Process Automation
      10/08/2021 Women 4 Technology: Meaningful Mentoring (virtual)
      10/01/2021 Data Analytics - Storytelling with Data - VIRTUAL
      09/29/2021 Community Series: "Cybersecurity - A Risk Based Approach"
      09/16/2021 Tech Thursday - September 16, 2021
      09/15/2021 Women 4 Technology - Collaboration Panel with Synchrony & LexisNexis (virtual)
      09/10/2021 CIO Council - Zoom Best Practices
      09/01/2021 Cybersecurity SIG - Supply Chain Compromise / Third Party Risk Management
      08/27/2021 Data Analytics - Data Science with Ascend Innovations - Opioid Crisis
      08/25/2021 Community Series: "Cybersecurity – The Human Factor"
      08/20/2021 Infrastructure/Cloud - DevOps (virtual)
      08/19/2021 CIO Council Tech Forum - Talent & Market Analytics (VIRTUAL)
      08/12/2021 Tech Thursday - August 12, 2021
      07/20/2021 Leadership Awards Celebration
      07/15/2021 Tech Thursday - July 15, 2021
      07/15/2021 CIO Council Tech Forum - "Digital Transformation" (OPEN to All)
      06/10/2021 Tech Thursday - June 10, 2021
      06/10/2021 CIO Council - Supporting Internal Business Units
      06/03/2021 Cybersecurity SIG - The Future of Fraud Today
      06/02/2021 Women 4 Technology: Burnout & Managing Stress June 2, 2021
      05/21/2021 Data Analytics - Data Visualization
      05/19/2021 CIO Council - Low Code Development / Microsoft Power Platform
      05/17/2021 2021 Spring Golf Outing - I70/75 Assoc & Tech First
      05/14/2021 Infrastructure/Cloud - May 14, 2021
      05/12/2021 Women 4 Technology - Power of Influence: Servant Leadership vs. Command and Control
      04/15/2021 CIO Council - April 15, 2021
      04/02/2021 Data Analytics - April 2, 2021
      03/11/2021 18th Annual Ohio Information Security Conference
      03/10/2021 OISC 2021 Sponsorship
      02/18/2021 CIO Council Meeting - Healthcare IT - Leadership Panel
      02/17/2021 OH-Zone's Technology First Digital Mixer and Job Fair
      02/05/2021 Virtual Infastructure/Cloud Meeting
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      01/21/2021 CIO Council Meeting - Annual Forecast Panel
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      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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      Cornerstone Partners



      1435 Cincinnati St, Ste 300, Dayton Ohio 45417

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      937-229-0054

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