2024 State of Tech Agenda

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We live in a world that’s smarter, faster, and more innovative than ever and it is important to keep up with the advances in technology and how they are impacting our businesses, community and the world. State of Tech EXPONENTIAL will give you a sneak peek at technology innovations and human capital trends that can influence your work and life.

This content-packed, one day technology conference includes engaging keynotes, interactive panel discussions, a tech expo and a startup showcase where early-stage tech companies pitch creative innovations.

State of Tech Agenda

Wednesday, May 22

4:30 - 6:30 PM

Pre-Conference Reception + NEXT TECH Awards Celebration in partnership with Business North Carolina Magazine

Thursday, May 23

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Registration / VIP Breakfast / Exhibit Showcase

8:45 - 8:55 AM

Welcome

8:55 - 9:25 AM

Opening Executive Conversation
Tim Humphrey, Chief Data Officer + State Executive, IBM

9:25 - 9:50 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcase

9:50 - 10:40 AM

Concurrent Breakout and Roundtable Sessions I

Breakout Session A: AI Track - Promises + Peril
Breakout Session B: Cloud Track - Promises + Peril
Breakout Session C: Cybersecurity Track - What's Next on the Threat Landscape

10:40 - 10:55 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcasee

10:55 - 11:25 AM

Concurrent Subject Matter Expert Sessions

Leveraging AI in Your App Landscape - sponsored by Noesis
Beyond Visibility: Mastering IT Complexity with Automation and Observability - sponsored by Intelligent Visibility

Thursday, May 23 (cont.)

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcase

11:45 AM - 12:35 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions II

Breakout Session A: AI Track - AI + Code Generation
Breakout Session B: Cloud Track - Fin Ops + Cost Optimization
Breakout Session C: Cybersecurity Track - Build + Attracting a Knowlegdable Cyber Workforce

12:35 - 1:10 PM

Transition to Ballroom/Lunch Service

1:10 - 2:00 PM

Startup Showcase

2:00 -2:25 PM

TECH Talk #1 - Cloud Foundations + Enablement Sonali Niswander, SVP - Global Technology Office, MetLife

2:25 - 2:45 PM

TECH Talk #2 - Artificial Intelligence Igor Jablokov, CEO, Pryon

2:45 PM

Startup Showcase Winner Announcement | Closing Remarks

3:00 PM

Adjournment

State of Tech Information

Questions?

To learn more about State of Tech sponsorship and more, reach out to Tracy Sternberg.