JITC - Jacksonville Information Technology Council

?Who wants to make energy from the waste at Waste Water Treatment Plants?? ? ? The?Jacksonville IT Council?is excited to welcome?Matthew Chang, founder of?Chang Robotics, to our?March Monthly Breakfast Meeting! ?Date:?March 25th ?Time:?8AM ?Location:?FSCJ – Downtown (Advanced Technology Center) ? ? Chang Robotics is?engineering the future?of sustainable energy in partnership with?REA Resource Recovery Systems, creating?clean, green biodiesel?from the?fats, oils, and grease (FOG) found in cities across America. ? Why does this matter? Energy from waste?= A cleaner planet? Turning a problem into a solution?= Reducing environmental impact? Next-gen robotics & automation?= Driving efficiency Chang Robotics isn’t just innovating in automation—it’s?revolutionizing how cities handle waste and energy production. Learn how Chang Robotics is powering the future! https://lnkd.in/eDvpdzAm

? ?Tech & Innovation Leaders – You Don’t Want to Miss This!?? ? The?Jacksonville IT Council?is excited to welcome?Matthew Chang, founder of?Chang Robotics, to our?March Monthly Breakfast Meeting! ??? Date:?March 25th ?? Time:?8AM ??? Location:?FSCJ – Downtown (Advanced Technology Center) ? Matthew is making waves not just with?The Chang Robotics Fund—a $50 million initiative supporting?early-stage innovators in smart manufacturing, robotics, industrial AI, and energy transformation—but also with?game-changing advancements?in automation and sustainable energy solutions. At this event, Matthew will share insights into: -How the Chang Robotics Fund is fueling the future of automation and AI -New breakthroughs in sustainable energy—including a bold initiative to turn city waste into?clean biodiesel!? ? -The role of robotics in transforming industries, from manufacturing to environmental remediation With a track record of?revolutionizing automation and distribution, Matthew is helping shape the future—and this is your chance to get an inside look at what's next. ?Seats are limited!?Register now to join the conversation. https://lnkd.in/eDvpdzAm

March 1st is the official start of Women's History Month! Follow us this month to learn more about some incredible women who have impacted the world of tech, and help us celebrate the women who continue to push us forward! #womenshistorymonth #celebratingwomen #womenintech #jaxchamber #jitc #jaxIT

?? Last Chance to Register ?? Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's JITC Breakfast meeting, sponsored by UNF and featuring Brian Verkamp, CIO and VP of UNF. Join us for an insightful look into how IT is driving the strategic goals of the University of North Florida and the broader implications for the future. ???Date: February 25, 2025 ??Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ???Location: Florida State College at Jacksonville - Downtown Campus 401 West State Street, Auditorium in Building A, FL 32202

? Room Change ? Please note that this month's JITC Breakfast meeting will be held in the Building A Auditorium! Map included below for reference. Not registered yet? There's still time! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezmUPnAx

Join your Jax IT Council at our February breakfast meeting as we welcome Brian J. Verkamp, Vice President and CIO of UNF! ???Date: February 25, 2025 ??Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ???Location: Florida State College at Jacksonville - Downtown Campus 101 West State Street, Auditorium in Building A, FL 32202 Special thanks to our breakfast sponsor: Andrea Jones Registration is linked below- see you there!

We’re excited to invite you to our second breakfast meeting of the year on February 25th. You won’t want to miss it! We’re thrilled to welcome Brian Verkamp, the CIO of UNF, who will lead an engaging discussion on: "The Role of IT in Advancing UNF's Strategic Priorities." Join us for an insightful look into how IT is driving the strategic goals of the University of North Florida and the broader implications for the future. ???Date: February 25, 2025 ??Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ???Location: Florida State College at Jacksonville - Downtown Campus 401 West State Street, Auditorium in Building A, FL 32202 Breakfast sponsored by Andrea Jones! Looking forward to seeing you there! ??

Happy New Year Everyone! We’re kicking off 2025 with our first breakfast meeting of the year next Tuesday, January 28th, and you won’t want to miss it! We’re thrilled to welcome Douglas Bryant Jr., IT Security Manager at ICE, who will lead an engaging discussion on: "Your Words Are Very Convincing: A Conversation with A.I. through Prompt Injection." Join us for an insightful look into how A.I. can be influenced by carefully crafted prompts and the implications for cybersecurity in today’s evolving landscape. ???Date:?January 28, 2025 ??Time:?7:30 AM – 9:00 AM ???Location:?Florida State College at Jacksonville - Downtown Campus 401 West State Street, Room 140 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Let's get off to a great start to the year with meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and of course, breakfast sponsored by JITC, with coffee provided by Martin Coffee. ?? Looking forward to seeing you there! ?? #JacksonvilleEvents #Cybersecurity #AI #Networking #BreakfastMeeting

Thank You for an Incredible Year-End Happy Hour! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our final event of 2024! Last night’s Happy Hour was a memorable way to wrap up the year. We shared great conversations, made connections, and were entertained by talented aerial artists and performers. We’re grateful for our vibrant community of IT professionals who continue to make events like this so special. We want to give special thanks to our amazing sponsors, AnuVision Technologies Inc. and Planar, for helping make this event possible. We also recognized James Lampke, our outgoing president, for his leadership and dedication and Summer Vyne for representing us as our 2024 Small Business Leader of the Year. Congratulations, and thank you both for your incredible contributions to our community! Here’s to an amazing 2024, and we can’t wait to see you all in 2025 for another great year of connection, learning, and collaboration! #JaxITCouncil #Networking #Community #ThankYou

??Reminder: The JITC - Jacksonville Information Technology Council Happy Hour is tomorrow! ?? Don't miss out on an evening filled with networking, fun, and incredible performances! ????♀? Spots are limited, so register now here: https://lnkd.in/gnpCzBqY #JaxITCouncil #Networking #HolidayEvent #Community #ITProfessionals #CelebrateTheSeason