North Texas Tech Connect

2024 North Texas Tech Connect: What Did You Miss? ?? Only the best conference for the IT community in North Texas! ?? From inspiring keynotes to cutting-edge breakout sessions, it was a day packed with insights, networking, and innovation. Don't just take our word for it—here’s what attendees had to say: ?? “One of the best, if not the best, motivational speakers I have ever heard.” ?? “If more people area aware of this event, they will definitely consider attending if they know the incredible value they can get in a single day.” ? ?? “Very high-quality event.” ? ?? “Very well curated conference with relevant topics and good speakers.” ? ?? “One day format is great!” A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a resounding success! ?? We had 12 breakout sessions throughout the day that all received a 4.0+ rating (out of 5)! ?? 98% of attendees felt the day was helpful and productive ? ?? 93% of survey respondents would recommend their peers attend the event ? Don’t make the same mistake twice! Mark your calendar now for the 2025 North Texas Tech Connect, planned for October 7th. You won’t want to miss it!?

We are off to a great start today at the North Texas Tech Connect hosted by SIMDFW! ???? Will Hurd kicked off the day with opening keynote presentation "AI for the Present: How to Leverage LLMs with Former OpenAI Board Member Will Hurd." Following our opening keynote we have had numerous breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers and attendees for joining us today. Looking forward to numerous sessions yet to come this afternoon! #NTTC #SIMDFW #Networking #NetworkingEvent #ITEvent

The wait is almost over! ?? The North Texas Tech Connect, hosted by SIMDFW, is just one week away. We have a phenomenal lineup of speakers joining us including Will Hurd & Damon West. Along with our two keynote presentaions we have over 20+ breakout speakers who will be presenting throughout the day. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Join us next Thursday at the Gaylord Texan for the region’s premier single-day event designed for the IT executive community. ?? Register here to join us ???? https://lnkd.in/gA6Qwk3M #NTTC #SIMDFW #EFMEvents #cioevents #itevents #techevents #techleaders #itleaders #itconnections #it #cio #ciso #leadership #itleadership #texasevents #dallas

Get ready to be inspired! ?? Check out our incredible lineup of breakout sessions and speakers who will be joining us next Thursday at the North Texas Tech Connect hosted by SIMDFW. This year’s event will touch on trending topics such as AI, Leadership, Technical Operations and so much more. Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best. Register now to join us ???? https://lnkd.in/gf2tbZPE #NTTC #SIMDFW #EFMEvents #cioevents #itevents #techevents

?? Congratulations to Natalya Smith, Ashok Muthusamy, Duane Burt, and Dionne Cheney who were nominated by Lanvera’s Chief Technology Officer, Jason Adams, for an North Texas Tech Connect Charlie Award. Their nomination highlights a Charlie Feld principle of ‘Eliminating a Blind Spot’ by approaching an industry-wide problem through creative thinking and a flexible architecture.?Lanvera’s clients greatly benefited from this technology break through by realizing significant cost savings, faster implementations, and improved end-user experience. ? The winner of the NTTC Charlie Award will be announced on September 19th. If you are a technology professional, please join us by registering here ???? https://lnkd.in/guNjHXW5 #NTTC #SIMDFW #EFMEvents #cioevents #itevents #awardnominations #awardfinalist #awardpresentation #charlieawards #it #tech #cio #ciso

Congratulations to the employees at Dave & Buster's Inc. who are finalists for the North Texas Tech Connect Charlie Award Presented by SIMDFW.?The technology leadership team at Dave & Buster’s nominated these employees for the ‘Eliminating the Blindspot’ Award for successfully modernizing the corporate systems suite of applications.?Through a structured governance process that balanced risk across all functions of the company, the team was able to address the complex change management of a project that touched every single employee of the company.?Key learnings were the importance of cross-functional collaboration, to never cut corners, the importance of organizational structure, and the power of executive support. ? The award recipient will be announced at the North Texas Tech Connect conference on September 19th at the Gaylord Texas.?Please register for the conference to support these deserving recipients: ? Louis LaRocco, Tricia Weir (SAFe? 5 Certified Agilist), LaVecia Brookins , Wendy Lindsey, Chase Madsen, Jimmy Scott, Karen Muniz, Katelyn Sablatura, Jevonte D., Randy Jones,??Kerri Walters, PHR, Julie Ford, Michael Jones, Ayotunde Gibbs, and Tanis Darnell. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gD6HGsQs

?? HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ?? ?? A former OpenAI board member will be this year's morning keynote speaker! ?? The business and technology world is abuzz with differing opinions on artificial intelligence, its uses, and its effect on business, technology, and humanity. Hear the insights directly from a former OpenAI board member as Will Hurd shares actionable strategies for leveraging AI technology for better results today and tomorrow. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of how to harness the power of LLMs to drive success in their organizations from one of the leading pioneers in the field. The event is nearly sold out and seating is limited, so register today at - https://lnkd.in/gnDPHEpf ???Note - this event is only open to current IT practitioners and our partner sponsors. There is no admittance of any non-sponsoring sales, marketing, or consulting professionals. Jason Adams, Mike Anderson, Nellson Burns, Kevin Christ, Jyoti Dalal, Alain Espinosa, Larry Freed, Ayotunde Gibbs, Blake H., Rashmi Jain, Janya Kieffer, Brad Lamar, A. Ravi M., Gerry Mecca, Nimesh Mehta, Richard Mitschke, Jeff Pearson MBA, MBL, CHCIO, Robert Tenley, Gertrude Van Horn, Angela Venuk, Jaime Adams, Addie Deinlein, Jeff Lovejoy, John Bender, Anthony Marcotte, Heidi Cox, Joan Holman

We have a lot in store for this year’s North Texas Tech Connect & you don’t want to miss it! ?? Register now to join us September 19th at the Gaylord Texan?? https://lnkd.in/g9AQQJe9 SIMDFW #NTTC #EFMEvents #SIMDFW #itevents #itleaders #leadershipdevelopment #techleaders #techconference #cio #ciso #texasevents #dallas #dfw?

? Join us for an insightful breakout session, 'Where Are You on the AI Journey?' led by Kevin Scott (CTO/CIO, PGA of America). During this breakout presentaion, Kevin will take a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI and will share strategies to navigate your organization’s path from exploration to innovation.?? This year’s North Texas Tech Connect presented by SIMDFW will cover numerous trending topics you do not want to miss. ?? September 19, 2024? ?? Gaylord Texan Learn more about this year’s event and save your seat to join us ???? https://lnkd.in/gruTJizi #NTTC #SIMDFW #EFMEvents #AI #AIeducation #techleaders #itleaders #itevents #techevents #techconnect #itconnect #networking #networkingevent

?? Unlock opportunities with the power of networking! When executives connect, ideas ignite. By building meaningful connections, you open doors to new opportunities, insights, and collaborations. Invest in your network today to shape your tomorrow. Have you registered yet for the 2024 North Texas Tech Connect hosted by SIMDFW? This year’s event will be taking place September 19th at the Gaylord Texan. Join 300+ IT Executives in your community for a day of networking and education. Register now to join us ???? https://lnkd.in/gu24ifgM #NTTC #SIMDFW #networking #networkingopportunity #networkingevent #innovation #itevent #techevent #itleaders #itconnections #cio #ciso