Tech Coast Conference 2024 | JAX Chamber | 29 August 2024 | Adam W. Herbert University Center, Adam W. Herbert, University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

The conference provides a forum for local businesses, IT decision makers, technology innovators from around the world and the skilled local talent pool to present, discuss and share advances, opportunities and solutions showcasing and promoting the culture of innovation and creativity, talent and expertise and the growing concentration of IT businesses that advance Jacksonville as a dynamic hub for technology development and employment.

Who should attend:
• Innovators: Business Owners, Executive, Investment, Strategy
• IT Pros: Information Technology, Data, Analysis, Enterprise, Architecture, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Internet of Things
• Product Development: Software, Drone, Product Managers
• Customer: Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, Sales
• Other: Healthcare, FinTech, Robotics, Talent

Why you should attend:
• You will receive access to information and presentations to speakers that people outside of the conference just won’t get.
• The key in business is networking, and we just can’t get enough of it! Come meet our professionals, so we can meet yours.
• Technology changes constantly, we all know that. Come to listen about the latest trends in Jacksonville for IT and use it to stay current!
• It’s all about topics. Blockchain, Automation, Lead Conversions, Chatbots, Cyber Attacks, Data Governance, and more!
• Our annual conference provides insight into unique business strategies and learning experiences in all areas of technology.
• Become part of something that is bigger than us. By attending, you are helping Tech Coast Conference continue our scholarship program.

2024 Speakers

PANELISTS:

Mike Webb
CIO, Jacksonville Jaguars

Mike Helinsky
Chief Information Officer, Alivia Care, Inc.

Henry Boyter
Vice President of IT, Dream Finders Homes

Jackie Gustafson
Associate CIO, Nemours Children’s Health

Melissa Fulmore-Hardwick
CIO, CSI Companies

Rebecca Hughes
AVP, IT GRC, VyStar

Summer Vyne
CEO, AnuVision Technologies Inc.

Ameera Sayeed
Founder and Owner, REINS

DeMisha McFarland
Agile Technical Program Manager, USAA

Wendy Norfleet, PhD
CEO, Norfleet Integrated Solutions

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Carl Scaffidi
Chief Information Security Officer, VyStar Credit Union

Matthew Parks
VP of IT and Security, Pace Center for Girls, Inc.

SPEAKERS:

Brian Sexton
TCC '24 Conference Opener, Jacksonville Jaguars

Roger Grimes
Data-Driven Defense Evangelist, KnowBe4, Inc.

Arash Kamiar
Senior Product Manager, NLP Logix

Kathleen Schofield
Executive Director, Northeast Florida Regional STEM2 Hub, Inc.

Gregory Grant
EBO/JSEB Administrative Director, City of Jacksonville

Suzanne Ricci
CEO, Computer Coach

Nick Tzanev
Vice President, IT, USAble Life

Daniel DeMott
CTO, Elite Parking Services of America

Jeendry Tovar
CEO, Engineering Design Robotics Aerospace and Systems Corporation

Diane Williams
Human Resources, ICE

Kevin Johnson
CEO, Secure Ideas

Temante Leary
Content Developer, Microsoft

Nicholas Calcutti
Manager of IT Operations, US Assure

Frank Reyes
Cloud Solutions Leader, Maximus

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS:
• Anuvison
• Planar

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Harman
• Spectrio

LOUNGE SPONSORS:
• Clickshare
• LG
• NetTech

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Crestron Electronics Inc
• JanSan
• Logitech
• Netsync
• Newline Interactive
• Secure Ideas, LLC
• Sony
• Valyr Web Development
• VSky Solutions

BOOTH SPONSORS:
• Atlantic Data Security
• Clear Touch
• CMIT Solutions of SW Jax
• ColoCSX Data Center Services
• Cradlepoint Inc.
• DG Technology Consulting
• Kavaliro
• Keiser University
• KnowBe4
• Neat
• Nortfleet Integrated Solutions
• Nova Southeastern University
• Pathway Technologies Inc.
• Quadrant Security
• RJ Young
• Shoreline Communications
• Star V Learning Centers
• STEP
• Torq
• Uniti Fiber LLC
• University of North Florida

SANDBOX SPONSORS:
• AI Connect
• Arlington Council of the Jax Chamber
• Blacks in Technology
• BSides Jax
• Career Academies of St. Johns School District
• Child Cancer Fund
• Downtown Council of the Jax Chamber
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Health Council of the Jax Chamber
• Infragard
• Jacksonville SQL Server User Group
• Jax Chamber- Professional Women’s Council
• Jax Tech
• PyJax (Python of Jacksonville)
• Salesforce Trailblazer Community Group
• ServiceNow Developer User Group
• South Council of the Jax Chamber
• STEM2 Hub
• Transportation & Logistics Council of the Jax Chamber
• Women in Technology

EDU RESOURCE CENTER SPONSORS:
• Global Patch
• The Center One Foundation