Elevate and Empower Tech Event
Boost your Tech & Cybersecurity journey! Three-track Tech event for students, entry-level IT pros, and career transitioners. Open to all!
Location
Hill Student Center (3rd floor)
1400 University Boulevard Birmingham, AL 35294Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Networking Breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote Session
Cori Macy - Manager, Penetration Testing, LBMC
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.1 Building Your Professional Brand: LI, Resume, and Interview Strategies
Delphine Carter - Founder & CEO, Boulo Solutions
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.2 Certifications and Career path in IT/Cybersecurity
Sarah Turner - Digital Team Lead, Flashpoint
9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.3 Leveraging AI: Good vs Evil + AI & You: Upskilling to Grow Your Career
Jacquisa "Jai" Gibson - Founder & CTO, Auxilio X
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
2.1 Navigating Career Challenges and Professional Advancement in Tech
Tim Searcy, CISO, Baker Donelson, PC
Jessica Isbell, CyberSec Manager, Baker Donelson, PC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
2.2 The important role of Data and Analytics in Tech and Cyber
Robin Hunt, co-founder/partner, ThinkData Solutions
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
2.3 AI & Corp Responsibility: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibility
Ben Carlisle, Info Security Architech, UAB
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.1 Foundations for a Successful Tech Career and Breaking into IT strategies
Ryan Allen - CISO, UAB Medicine
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.2 The Role of Risk in IT/Cyber
Charity Otwell, Director Security Controls, CIS
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.3 AI and Coding Practices
Will Blackburn - Co-founder, DevClarity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Resume Review Session
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Highlights
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Refund Policy
About this event
This event is brought to you by: TecBirmingham Women in Technology (BWIT), WiCyS Central Alabama, and UAB – School of Arts and Sciences
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Altec, APT, AWS, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Cspire, Deploy, Ed Farm, Kibernum, LBMC, Motion Recruitment Partners, Verinext
Elevate and Empower Tech Event designed for early career Tech professionals looking to empower their future or those looking to elevate their career in Technology and CyberSecurity .
Three-track agenda designed for students, entry-level IT professionals, and those looking to transition into IT careers. Open to everyone!
Join Us for an Inspiring Day!
Enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, and explore the latest trends and careers in Technology and Cybersecurity.
Ticket Prices: Professionals - $20, Students - $10 Breakfast and Lunch included in ticket price.
What to Expect:
Keynote Speaker: Hear from renown experts sharing insights and experiences
Experts Interactive Discussions: Engage in conversations with industry leaders about innovation, the future of tech, and tech career paths
Enhance your knowledge and skills with a Three-Track Sessions Agenda:
1. Trends and careers in IT & CyberSecurity
2. Artificial Intelligence: Coding Practices and Corporate Responsibility
3. Career Development and Advancement
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential employers
Resume and Career Guidance: Discover ways to make you stand out and connect with tech companies eager to welcome new talent
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable knowledge and skills to thrive in tech.
- Build a professional network with industry insiders.
- Empower your transition into a rewarding tech career.
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