2024
Michigan Technology Leaders Summit
- One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226
- April 11, 2024
About Event
Making a Difference in Metro Detroit
On behalf of SIM Detroit, the conference steering committee, and the conference advisory board, we invite you to join us at the Michigan Technology Leadership Summit on April 11th, 2024 at the amazing One Campus Martius Event Space 16th Floor.
The summit brings together many great IT leaders and thinkers, focusing on key players from the Michigan region to network, discover the latest trends in information technology and share ideas. While there are many technology conferences, the unique and most compelling aspect of this conference is that 100% of the profits will be given back to the community via charitable initiatives by SIM Detroit and our partner, Michigan Council of Women in Technology. These initiatives include scholarships and other programs intended to help the less fortunate and strengthen Metro Detroit’s technology position by educating those who have the desire – but not the means – to pursue a career in a STEM-related field.
Agenda
Michigan Technology Leaders Summit Keynotes Agenda
Breakfast & Networking
- 8:00 - 8:45
Welcome, Introduction & Sponsor recognition
- 8:45 - 8:55
Keynote Speaker: Gordie Howe Bridge Project
Heather Grondin; Chief Relations Officer; Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
Peibo Zhao; Senior Manager ITS; Commissioning & OMR; Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority
- 8:55 – 9:30
Tech Talk
- 9:30 - 9:50
Padma Sundaram; Vice President – Automotive Engineering CoE; HCL Tech
Networking Break
- 9:50 - 10:15
Executive Panel: HR and IT partnering through common issues: WFH policies, AI consent/usage policies
Maria Haight; CIO & CISO; TGI Direct, Inc – Moderator
Diana Verdun; Partner – Human Resources; Plante Moran
David Decker; CIO; Universal Logistics
Susan Boyd; Managing Director – EIT Performance and Agility Office; Blue Cross
Kristin Holt; President & CEO; Greenpath
- 10:15 - 10:55
Resilient Leadership - Tracy Ann Palmer
- 10:55 – 11:25
Networking Break
- 11:20 - 11:45
Executive Panel - Cyber-Security: Best Practices for Post Hack
Brian Schneble; Director of Cyber Security / Strategic Partnerships; Global Telecom Solutions – Moderator
Jon Sriro CIPP/US; Partner; Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Kelly Knepley; Chief Information Officer; DexKo Global
Aaron Miller; Sr. Director Systems Engineering; Palo Alto Networks
- 11:45 - 12:25
Lunch, Speaker & Award
- 12:25 - 1:25
Keynote Speaker: Chris Rizik, CEO at Renaissance Venture Capital
- 1:25 - 2:00
Executive Panel AI – Actually deployed in practice
James McFarlane; CIO, HoMedics – Moderator
Tiziana Galeazzi; General Manager, Information Technology; Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget
Jason Mars; Associate Professor of Computer Science; University of Michigan
Robert Jones II; Exec. Dir Emerging Technologies & Support Services ITS; University of Michigan
Fabio Caversan; VP Digital Business and Innovation; Stefanini Group
- 2:00 - 2:40
Networking Break
- 2:40 - 3:05
Executive Panel: IoT: Cross industry uses
Sanjay Kumar; Senior Principal; Siemens – Moderator
Mike Homant; CTO & Deputy CIO; City of Detroit
Ashley Gelisse; Director; Office of the CISO at Michigan Medicine
Kurt Dykema; IOT Entrepreneur and Consultant
- 3:05 - 3:45
Executive Briefing
- 3:45 - 4:05
Anand Venkatraman; SVP and Business Head Automotive Vertical; HCL Tech
Grace Hansen; President MCWT Foundation and Vice President, Global Change & Capability; Stellantis
Closing Remarks & Raffles - Jef Fisk
- 4:05 - 4:20
Cocktail Hour
- 4:20 - 5:20
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Heather GrondinChief Relations Officer Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA)
Heather Grondin has 20 years of experience, specializing in strategic planning, communications and engagement. As part of diverse public-sector teams working on high-profile projects and portfolios, Heather’s consistent goal has been to build meaningful relationships based on trust, openness and understanding. Holding the executive position of Chief Relations Officer at Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) since 2015, Heather leads an integrated team of professionals who inform, inspire and interact with others in support of WDBA and the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
Chris RizikFounder and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Venture Capital
Renaissance works to attract capital to Midwest-based startups, and to strategically connect venture capital funds and start-up companies with major corporations looking for innovation. Chris is also the founder and publisher of SoulTracks.com, America’s most popular soul music online magazine.
Chris’s work has led to several awards, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Crain’s Detroit Business Newsmaker of the Year, and the Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmakers Hall of Fame. Prior to Renaissance, Chris was a co-founder and partner in Michigan’s two largest venture capital investors, nanotechnology holding company Ardesta, LLC, and tech fund Avalon Technology Ventures, and received of four consecutive “Deal of the Year” awards by the Michigan Venture Capital Association.
Chris chairs the Investment Committees of Invest Detroit Ventures and Accelerate Blue, the seed investment fund of the University of Michigan. Chris also serves on the investment committees of Houston’s HX fund of funds and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan, as well as the advisory committees of several venture capital funds around the US.
ABOUT SIM DETROIT
Building a Strong Network through Shared Interests and Values
Event Venue
- One Campus Martius
- April 11, 2024
- 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Parking
Parking will be provided in the One Campus Martius Garage. Final event information, logistics, including details on parking will be provided via email to participants approximately a week before the event.”
Hotel Info
Local Area Hotels that are within walking distance of OCM 16 event space
- Westin Book Cadillac
- Shinola Hotel
- Element Detroit at the Metropolitan
- The Siren
- Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney
- Holiday Inn
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Greektown
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
VIP Reception Sponsor
Executive Co-Sponsor
Event Partnership
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Please Join Us For The SIM Michigan Technology Leaders Summit On April 11th 2024
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