Phoenix Technology Summit 2025 | ElevateIT: Technology Summits | 19 March 2025 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA

This is a premier conference for technology leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts in the Phoenix area. The conference brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, best practices, and innovative solutions in the field of technology.

The conference also provides a platform for networking and collaboration among peers, as well as showcasing the latest technology solutions and services from leading vendors and exhibitors. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with industry experts, learn from their experiences, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field.
Whether you are a technology leader, professional, or enthusiast, the ElevateIT: Summit is the ideal forum to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the best and brightest in the industry.

2025 Speakers

MODERATORS:

Danielle Saldivar
VP of Information Technology, Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona

Frank Sweeney
Chief Information Officer, Arizona Department of Child Safety

Paige Hanson
Co-Founder, SecureLabs Inc

Eric Case
Sr. Manager of Information Security, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Ashley Palms
Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Manager, Avalara

SPEAKERS:

Chris Grebisz
Chief Information Officer, Welocalize

Steen Hambric
Chief Information Officer, City of Phoenix

Lester Godsey - Technology Expert
Lester Godsey
Chief Information Security Officer, Arizona State University

Sonny Varadan
Chief Information Officer, Sonora Quest Laboratories

David M. Press
Digital Content Sales Specialist

Ken Face
Worldwide Solutions Consultant

Kevin Serilla
Chief Information Officer, Valle del Sol

Dan O'Keefe
Founder, Pivotly & Slick Digital & Former Chief Information Officer, JELD-WEN, Inc

Dr. Bianca Lochner, Ph.D.
Chief Information Officer, City of Scottsdale

Michael Shanko
Chief Information Officer, National Academy of Sports Medicine

Ben Collar
Senior Systems Engineer, Illumio

Mani Keerthi Nagothu
Americas Field CISO Associate Director, SentinelOne

Hope Shacklette
Director of Technology Lifecycle Management, Humana

Dina Mathers
Chief Information Security Officer, Carvana

Ashley Devoto
Chief Information Security Officer, Discount Tire

Jean Shapiro
Chief Security Officer, Achieve

Tim Titus
CTO, PathSolutions

Joe Vadakkan
President, Cloud Security Alliance Southwest Chapter

Steven Kolombaris
Chief Information Security Officer, Sotheby’s

Lock Langdon
Chief Information Security Officer, Aprio

Bob Schlotfelt
Chief Information Security Officer, Valleywise Health

Jill D. Rhodes
SVP & Chief Information Security Officer, Option Care Health, Inc

Mike Manrod - Technology Expert
Mike Manrod
Chief Information Security Officer, Grand Canyon Education, Inc

Zach Wood
Solutions Architect, Druva

Bindi Davé
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, DigiCert

Dr. Rebecca Wynn
Global Chief Security Strategist & CISO, Click Solutions Group

Dr. Andrés Díaz López
Clinical Associate Professor, Arizona State University

Janine Hill
Sr. Director of Information Technology, Gen

Nick James
CEO & Chief AI Officer, WhitegloveAI

Casey Yarbrough
President, ElevateIT

2025 Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Axity
• Pivotly
• SlickDigital

LUNCH & LEARN SPONSORS:
• Illumio
• SentinelOne

BREAKOUT SPONSORS:
• Hitachi Vantara
• Zerto
• PAthSolutions
• Druva
• Arcserve
• Southwest Chapter CSA

HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS:
• Check Point
• ThreatLocker

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Sophos
• Adlumin
• Tines
• SailPoint
• Rubrik