KC Tech Council

Burns & McDonnell is searching for an IT Director, Information Security - Corporate IT, to lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy, ensuring data, assets, and operations are protected. The position also develops and maintains security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk management standards. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eH_nZ6Q5

Funding is a critical factor for tech leaders and founders, and with that in mind, we look forward to welcoming Eleanor Welles-Gertz to the CEO Retreat in May. Welles-Gertz is a Partner at ParkerGale Capital, a small private equity firm out of Chicago focusing on tech companies, and will be part of an important panel discussion on funding opportunities. Learn more about the CEO Retreat and grab one of the remaining spots at https://lnkd.in/g2iKHisb.

Join us on April 28-29 for the DC Fly-In, where we team up with the Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) to bring together members of Congress and key federal stakeholders with leaders in the tech community to discuss policy priorities. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gyKws34N.

Are you involved in recruiting, hiring, training, managing, or other HR functions? We're planning for our third annual KC Tech Workforce Summit in August and request your input on programming by visiting https://lnkd.in/gFn_3jsm. Share your thoughts?on what's relevant and important in your world and help us build the conference for you, by you. Learn more about our Workforce Summit at https://lnkd.in/ghtUGCJz.

Grab a seat for our next Exec Roundtable | Cybersecurity on March 27th where Brett Conlon from American Century Investments and Jason Rogers from Invary will discuss cyber supply chain risk management. We’ll also dive into strategies to build safe supply chains and reduce the impact of cyber incidents. RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/g_AtH_wN.

Kansas City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and with it comes business development opportunities. ??? With that in mind, we are pleased to announce that Pam Kramer, CEO of FIFA World Cup 26? Kansas City, will speak at our upcoming CEO Retreat on opportunities for tech companies around the region to be involved before, during, and after the games. This is a can’t-miss conversation for leaders looking to position their businesses for success on an international stage. Interested in attending or sponsoring the CEO Retreat? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g2iKHisb.

Thank you to Bluebird Fiber for hosting today's Exec Roundtable | Mission Critical, sponsored by JE Dunn Construction. Richard Amos from Arborpoint Advisory Group, LLC gave us some insight into IT sustainability in data centers and other mission critical facilities. Amongst some key takeaways are that: - As you are planning an IT sustainability strategy, establish a multi-year business case beyond three and less than eight years. Maximize the amount of work with the least amount of energy consumed while meeting reliability, resilience, and performance needs. - Facilities and IT need to work together to create and meet goals and requirements. Critical considerations include siting, design, and energy availability from the facilities side, and equipment inventory, demands, and utilization from the IT side. - It’s not always the obvious things that impact IT sustainability. Even using simpler languages can drive efficiency and sustainability. Keep an eye out for future KCTC events at https://lnkd.in/gUFg4qqb.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Shelly Brown to the KC Tech Council Board of Directors. Shelly is the Vice President of Global Information Technology at Burns & McDonnell and brings more than 28 years of experience spanning various industries, including nonprofit, aerospace, telecom, software engineering and professional services. Learn more about Shelly's appointment at https://lnkd.in/gi3nsyfA Welcome, Shelly! We are honored to have you.

We're excited to continue rolling out the speaker lineup for our upcoming CEO Retreat. Next up, we are honored to welcome back Dr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence, to deliver an important economic update and forecast for tech leaders. As a leading economist and business strategist, Dr. Kuehl will provide an in-depth analysis of the current economic landscape and key market trends. His insights will be critical for leaders navigating economic uncertainties, strategic growth, and financial decision-making in today’s rapidly evolving business and technology environments. To learn more about the CEO Retreat: https://lnkd.in/g2iKHisb

Join our friends at the Springfield Tech Council for their STC Squared Conference on March 26th. Connect with leaders, local professionals, and innovative companies working to make Missouri tech great! Learn more, register to attend or exhibit, and check out sponsorship opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gb-gHEzU.