2023 AcceleRISE speakers and agenda will be released soon.
AcceleRISE 2022 Agenda
All Times CDT
July 31, 2022
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| 6:00 pm | Welcome ReceptionStart your AcceleRISE experience off right by heading to Upstairs at Caroline for “Drinks With Don”! |
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August 1, 2022
| Time | |
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| 8:00 am | Breakfast and NetworkingSponsored by: System Surveyor |
| 8:30 am | From the Ground Up: How to Launch a Grassroots DE&I Initiative at Your Company Sabrina Wilson, Nisha Advani An executive sponsor and a change agent will share their own experiences, mistakes and learnings through their journey of taking DE&I from a boardroom buzzword to a tangible employee resource within their company. |
| 9:30 am | Break |
| 10:00 am | Why the Metaverse, NFTs and All Things Web3 Mean It’s Your Time to Lead Lee Odess, Paula Balmori In this fast-paced presentation on what many believe is the future, you'll learn fundamentals of Web3, the potential and real impact and the opportunities, but all with a twist. |
| 11:15 am | Break |
| 11:30 am | Negotiating: Thinking About Risk Kasia Moore Negotiation all comes down to perspective – specifically, how you are thinking about various risks and the ways they interplay on the landscape of the transaction. |
| 12:30 pm | LunchSponsored by: AMAG |
| 1:30 pm | A Tech Evolution: How the Security Industry Is Shifting From Guards and Gates to Digital Protective Intelligence Lukas Quanstrom Hear key strategies the industry should embrace related to people, processes and technology solutions to gain an advantage in their security and protection efforts. |
| 2:30 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm | No Bullsh**! Employee and Manager Square Up on Authentic Leadership & Excellence Ernie Ace Velayo, Kami Dukes Kami Dukes and Ernie Velayo will highlight dynamics of their real-world manager/employee relationship from both viewpoints and the positive and negative aspects of demanding vs. demeaning leadership. |
| 4:00 pm | Announcements |
| 5:30 pm | Networking ReceptionJoin us at Rustic Tap for a lively networking reception sponsored by Jen and Lee Odess! |
August 2, 2022
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast and NetworkingSponsored by: March Networks |
| 8:30 am | Building a Team for Today and Tomorrow: Talent Selection and Succession Planning for Leaders Anthony Berticelli In this session we will discuss attributes and skillsets to look for when hiring talent and discuss why diversity is critical to building a successful, dynamic team. |
| 9:30 am | Break |
| 10:00 am | How Buildings Are Born – Navigating Construction Delivery Methods Ryan Roberts Learn key pieces of information regarding the different construction delivery methods and hear about identifying your passion for the industry and key career development lessons. |
| 11:15 am | Break |
| 11:30 am | The Industry Is Changing – How Mergers and Acquisitions Affect the Industry Kelly Bond The M&A marketplace is changing, and this is your opportunity to learn how to overcome these and, inevitably, other future challenges. |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Everyone Needs More Dancing Giraffes in Their Life and Less Dry Turkey Christine Rhinehart Learn what it means to be user-focused and how it is put into practice to build security products that respect your end users. |
| 2:30 pm | Break |
| 3:00 pm | Let’s Chat: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Eddie Reynolds, Erica Reynolds This conversation will explore how to create a sense of belonging in the workplace and how gender, generation and ethnicity play a role in an individual’s perception of belonging. |
| 4:00 pm | Announcements |
| 6:00 pm | Networking ReceptionJoin us for a private line-dancing lesson, dinner, drinks and live music at a true Texas dance hall, the Broken Spoke, courtesy of Salto Systems. |
August 3, 2022
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:30 am | Let’s Debate! Channel vs. Direct Sales Jon Harris, Kabir Maiga, Taylor May Should your sales model be more direct with the customer or stick with channel sales? In this lively debate, hear all about the benefits and drawbacks of each model, and weigh in! |
| 9:30 am | Break |
| 9:45 am | How to Accelerate Your Company’s Move to SaaS Derek Arcuri, Kevin Wilhelm This session will dive into the technology and business components of the SaaS transformation and discuss how it is impacting the industry. |
| 11:00 am | Break |
| 11:15 am | You’re in the Security Industry. Now What? Kristin Shockley, Todd Brodrick, Elaine Palome, Allen Mulanax Although security isn’t the typical career choice, it's an industry with countless opportunities. Learn how to navigate these opportunities from a panel of industry veterans. |
| 12:30 pm | Conference Closing |
