Premier CIO Forum 2019 - Pittsburgh | Premier Connects, Inc. | 19 September 2019 | UPMC Events Center at RMU, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108, USA

Attendees across the region have come to expect a dynamic agenda with relevant, up-to-the-minute topics and exciting speakers who will share their wealth of knowledge and experience, helping you gain practical insights into your business challenges. The Pittsburgh CIO Forum includes powerful keynotes, informative breakouts, discussions with subject-matter experts, and cutting-edge solution providers.

2019 Speakers

ADVISORY COUNCIL:

George Appley
SVP Technology Group, Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Eric Aulbach
VP & CIO, Armstrong Group of Companies

Charles Bartel
VP IT & CIO, Duquesne University

Ronald Beckman
SVP & CIO, Black Box Network Services

Steven Bugajski
CIO, United States Steel

Kevin Ceraso
VP IT, Allegheny Technologies

Mark Combs
CIO, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

John Conte
VP Information Systems, WESCO Distribution, Inc.

Winford Craig
Director IT, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh

Vince DiStasi
VP & CIO, Grove City College

Tom Dugas
AVP & CISO, Duquesne University

George Guentner
AVP IT, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Traci Hudson
Consultant & Former IT Executive, The Steve Trautman Co.

Vince Humes
Director Innovative Technology Solutions, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit

Mark Husnick
Former CIO, Arconic

Michael Kronenwetter
SVP, Bank Operations Technology, PNC Bank

Steve Mancini
IT Specialist, US Department of Homeland Security

Michael Martino
Former Head of IT Operations, Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Bruno Mastroianni
CIO, Center for Organ Recovery & Education

Jim McEvoy
VP IT, II-VI Incorporated

Mark Miko
CIO, Duquesne Light Company

John Miller
Founder & CIO, Real-CIO

Steve Morrison
CIO, Pittsburgh Sports & Exhibition Center

Mark Ohlund
CIO & SVP IT, Armada Group

Ron Reyer Jr.
Director IT Services, Bethel Park School District

David Ridilla
Former CIO, Westmoreland County

George Rosato
Director IT, CONSOL Energy, Inc.

Robert Sheesley
CIO, The Wrench Group

Steve Smith
Managing Partner, Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group

Jack Smith
CIO, Federated Investors

Jay Srini
Chief Strategist, SCS Ventures

Dennis Strom
Sr. Director IT, Siemens Healthineers

Scott Sullivan
CIO & CFO, Pitt Ohio

Markus Weber
VP & CIO, MSA - The Safety Company

PRESENTERS:

Dr. Chris Howard
President, Robert Morris University

Christine Miles
Founder & CEO, EQuipt, LLC

Summer Fowler
CIO, Argo AI

Justin Mennen
CIO, Rite Aid

Brian Watson
VP, Enterprise Innovation at Traction Technology Partners, Co-Author, Confessions of a Successful CIO

Matt LaVigna
President & CEO, National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance

Kevin Nally
CIO, US Secret Service

Joel Adams
General Partner, Adams Capital Management

Jeff Mullen
CEO, Dynamics Inc.

Graham Rihn
CEO, Roadrunner Recycling

Luke Skurman
Founder & CEO, Niche.com

Bill Fortwangler
SVP & CIO, Dollar Bank

Gerald Ritzert
CFO, Dollar Bank

Mark Miko
CIO, Duquesne Light Company

2019 Sponsors and Partners

PREMIER ELITE SPONSOR:
• Tier1 Performance

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Comcast Business
• Crown Castle Fiber
• DQE Communications
• Linq
• Plus
• UiPath
• Zerto

NOTEPAD & PEN SPONSOR:
• Ethical Intruder

LUNCH SPONSOR:
• CyberSecure Solutions

BREAKFAST SPONSOR:
• Comcast Business

CONFERENCE PARTNER:
• The Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group

STRATEGIC PARTNER:
• The Greater Pittsburgh CISO Group