2023
Michigan Technology Leaders Summit
- One Campus Martius, Detroit, MI 48226
- April 19, 2023
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 19, 2023 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
- 7:00 – 8:00
Welcome & Introduction
- 8:00 – 8:10
Keynote Speaker: Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations
- 8:10 – 8:50
Expectations of Technology Leadership from CEOs, CFOs & Boards
- 8:50 – 9:35
- Winston Benedict, Moderator
- Leslie Murphy, CPA, CGMA, President & CEO at Murphy Consulting, Inc,
- Monica Weaver, President & CEO at TGI Direct, Inc.
- Jeff Daniel, VP & CFO, PVS Chemicals
Break & Networking
- 9:35 – 10:05
Driving Automotive Innovation: Embracing Digital Transformation & Cybersecurity
- 10:05- 10:50
Fireside Chat: From CIO to CEO - Securing Privacy in a Public World.
- 10:50 – 11:10
- Jay Aho, Moderator, Team Leader, Business Strategy at Rocket Central, Startup Advisor and Board Member
- Mykolas Rambus, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO, Hush
Increase Your M&A Value with a Focus on Technology
- 11:10 – 11:55
- Jamal Farhat, Moderator
- Gabriel Mesanza, Private Equity Investor, Huron Capital
- Phalgun Yanamandra - Senior VP, Performance Improvement Partners
- Ryan Talbott, Vice President and Global CIO, BorgWarner
Lunch, Presentation of the SIM Detroit Legends award
- 11:55 – 12:55
Keynote Speaker: Former Governor Rick Snyder, CEO & Co-Founder, SensCy
- 12:55 – 1:25
Cyber Security: How to leverage zero trust to protect the enterprise and secure the business
- 1:25 – 2:10
- Mike Lipinski, Moderator
- Staci Okine, US Mid-Market Director of Systems Engineering, Palo Alto Networks
- Ryan Ikeler, Head of MSP/MSSP Channel Sales, Illumio
- Panelist: TBD
How CIOs/CDOs are Driving Companies to Reduce Time to Market and Create New Revenue Streams
- 2:10 – 2:55
- Sanjay Kumar, Moderator
- Dan Jones, Senior Vice President, Data Intelligence, Rocket Central
- Mamatha Chamarthi, Global SVP of Software and Business Management, Stellantis
- Darren Rehrer, National Practice Lead, Strategy Alignment & Architecture, Centric Consulting
Break & Networking
- 2:55 – 3:25
Fighting for technology budget: other departments, business initiatives, challenging economic environments
- 3:25 – 4:10
- Maria Haight, Moderator
- Robert Bell, CIO, Ghafari Associates
- Carlington Bucknor, VP of IT, Community Choice Credit Union
- Paula Walworth, Director, AlixPartners
Keynote Speaker: Jim Baird, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Plante Moran Financial Services
- 4:10 – 4:40
Conclusion & Raffles
- 4:10 – 5:00
Cocktail Reception
- 5:00 - 6:00
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Rich Sheridan CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations
Rick SnyderSensCy, Gateway, Avalon, Ardesta, State of Michigan
Jim BairdCPA, CFP®, CIMA® ;Partner, Chief Investment Officer; Plante Moran Financial Advisors
ABOUT SIM DETROIT
Building a Strong Network through Shared Interests and Values
Event Venue
- One Campus Martius
- April 19, 2023
- 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Our Official Partners and Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
HCL Tech
Platinum Sponsor
Centric Consulting
Palo Alto Networks
Hush
Reception Sponsor
Illumio
Executive Co-Sponsor
Infoblox
Pure Storage
CSI Leasing
C3 Technology Advisors
Stefanini Group
Comcast
Networking Sponsor
Plante Moran
Event Partnership
Apex Digital
The Judge Group
Secureworks
Artic Wolf
Abnormal
AMI Strategies
ChoiceTel
NWN Carousel
Bluewater Technologies
Converge Technology Solutions
Advertisement Sponsor
Executive Search Partners
1-800-Hansons
Coretek
Amerinet
Heller Search
Global Telecom Solutions
Big Panda
Varonis
FastTek Global
