Pathways Tech Summit Fireside Chat

Pathways to IT Careers

Join tech executives, industry professionals, and emerging student talent for an evening of career insight, connection, and inspiration.

Pilsen Yards

Pathways to IT Careers™ Tech Summit Fireside ChatDivIHN invites business leaders, technology professionals, community partners, and rising student talent to a Tech Summit Fireside Chat designed to connect education, career readiness, and real-world opportunity. This event will bring together executives, industry professionals, and students from the Pathways to IT Careers™ program for a candid conversation on what it takes to stand out, grow, and succeed in today’s evolving workforce.The fireside chat will feature Keith Sanders, board director, culture transformation strategist, and Senior Vice President of OneCDW Talent, alongside Marcus A. Wright, international keynote speaker, emotional intelligence expert, and DISC-certified leadership development professional. Together, they will share practical insight on career navigation, leadership, professional presence, communication, talent development, and the expectations students need to understand as they prepare for careers in technology, cybersecurity, and business.Keith brings more than 40 years of experience shaping high-performance cultures for leading brands including PepsiCo, Target, AutoNation, and CDW. He is recognized for his work in talent engineering, workforce innovation, diversity and inclusion, and CDW’s award-winning HBCU talent pipeline. Marcus brings 30 years of corporate experience helping leaders and teams communicate better, collaborate stronger, and innovate faster, with work that has reached thousands of professionals worldwide.This event is designed to be both inspiring and practical. Students will gain direct access to executive perspective, while industry guests will have the opportunity to engage with the next generation of talent. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and participate in a meaningful workforce development experience that supports student growth while strengthening connections between education, industry, and community.Who should attend: This event is ideal for technology leaders, business executives, HR and talent professionals, community partners, educators, mentors, and anyone interested in supporting emerging IT and cybersecurity talent. Students participating in the Pathways to IT Careers™ program will gain exposure to real-world career insight, professional expectations, and valuable connections with industry professionals.

Speaker BiosKeith SandersKeith Sanders is a board director, culture transformation strategist, and Senior Vice President of OneCDW Talent. A nationally recognized talent engineering leader, Keith has spent more than 40 years shaping high‑performance cultures for iconic brands including PepsiCo, Target, AutoNation, and CDW. He is best known for architecting CDW’s award‑winning HBCU talent pipeline and for driving enterprise‑level diversity, inclusion, and workforce innovation. Named among the Top 100 African American Executives in Corporate America, Keith continues to influence the future of leadership, talent, and community advancement.Marcus A. WrightMarcus A. Wright is an international keynote speaker and emotional intelligence expert who equips leaders and teams to communicate better, collaborate stronger, and innovate faster. With 30 years of corporate experience and DISC‑certified methods, he has transformed thousands of professionals worldwide and has been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS.

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