Bytes & Barrels II brings together Midwest's Top IT and Business leaders for an evening of bold ideas, high-speed innovation, and curated bourbon experiences. Hosted at the iconic Dallara Car Factory, this invite-only event features:

📍 Location: Dallara Car Factory, Speedway, IN
📅 Date: Thursday, June 19th
🕔 Time: 4:30 PM – 7:45 PM - Doors Open Early at 4:30 for SIM Racing and Factory Tours - Don't miss out!

What to Expect:

Panel Discussion: The First 180 Days: Driving Change from the IT Driver’s Seat
Moderated by Jeff Ton, Hear from a panel of Top Midwest leaders,including seasoned IT leaders and those stepping into new leadership roles, as they navigate the critical first 180 days - Panel Includes: Ryan Brubaker (Dapto)Sasha Verbitsky 🇺🇦 (Simon Property Group)Mike Gill (5 Rivers Automation)Christopher Naviaux (Blue)Heather Darring (Kappa Alpha Theta)Kathryn Francis, PMP, MBA (The Heritage Group)Samar Qureshi (Netlink)
Keynote: Brian Wolff – What the Business needs from IT
State of the Data Executive Briefing – A fast-paced look at how data and AI are shaping modern IT leadership - Netlink and partners
Factory Tour – Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Dallara IndyCar facility
SIM Racing Challenge – Compete for the Fastest Lap in our Indy 500 simulator—winner takes home the bourbon!
What's New: See the latest in low code - Agent AI
Pit Stop with the Crew: Meet to the Netlink team and our partners!
Prize Giveaways – Courtesy of Lucid Services Group
Craft Cocktails & Bites – Because it wouldn’t be Bytes & Barrels without a proper pour

Cap off the evening with a chance to book a 1:1 data strategy session with Netlink and our partner experts from Informatica, InDatAI, and others.

Bytes & Barrels - Start your Engines: Accelerating Impact as an IT Leader