2025 State of Tech Agenda

#STATEOFTECHNC

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 14

4:30 - 6:30 PM

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

Thursday, May 15

8:00 - 8:45 AM

Registration / VIP Breakfast / Exhibit Showcase

8:45 - 8:50 AM

Welcome

8:50 - 9:20 AM

Opening Keynote
Matt Lyteson, CIO, IBM

9:20 - 9:40 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcase

9:40 - 10:30 AM

Concurrent Breakout and Roundtable Sessions I

Breakout Session A: AI Track - Agentic Workflows: The Future of AI-Driven Automation - Noesis
Breakout Session B: Talent Track - Orchestrating a Human and Digital Workforce
Breakout Session C: Cybersecurity Track –Cyber Attacks at Scale + Ransomware as a Service - Accenture

10:30 - 10:45 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcasee

10:45 - 11:15 AM

Concurrent Subject Matter Expert Sessions

Prompting Isn’t Enough:  The Complexity of Adopting Gen AI and LLMs - Callibrity
Legacy to SASE: Cybercriminals Have Evolved, and So Must We - Cato Networks
Beyond the Buzzwords: Delivering Real AI, Security, and Cloud Outcomes - RapidScale

Thursday, May 15 (cont.)

11:15 AM - 11:35 AM

Break + Exhibit Showcase

11:35 AM - 12:25 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions II

Breakout Session A: AI Track – Ethical AI – Brooks Pierce
Breakout Session B: Talent Track – The AI Skills Gap - Fast Lane Consulting and Training
Breakout Session C: Cybersecurity Track – Critical Infrastructure + Attack Surface - Cyberglobal NC