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2020 Joint Chapter Meeting
February 27, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - February 28, 2020 @ 2:00 pm EST
Free – $200
7x24 Atlanta & Carolinas Chapters - Joint Meeting
Thursday, February 27, 2020
WiMCO Social
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Networking Event
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Networking event on Thursday will be at Genevieve's
Friday, February 28, 2020
Meeting & Presentations on Friday will be held inside the Gunter Theatre
Breakfast & Registration
7:30 – 8:30 am
Winter Meeting
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Meeting Adjourned
2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker
Michael Tscholg
Topic: : Ubertrends — How Trends And Innovation Are Transforming Our Future
Ubercool Innovation founder Michael Tchong is a motivational speaker who specializes in trends and innovation. His speaking career was launched during the dotcom boom with the founding of ICONOCAST, a digital marketing media company. He has riveted audiences worldwide with inspirational insights into innovations, trends, social media and technology. His talks showcase brands that leverage trends in business and society, with an emphasis on massive market waves that are reshaping our culture, dubbed “Ubertrends.” Michael is the author of Social Engagement Marketing an expert guide to the world of social media.
Presentation 2
Ron Vokoun - Project Director, Flour
Topic: 2019 Data Center Industry Musings: A Look Back at the Hits, Misses, and Gaffes (plus a 2020 Reset)
Ron is a 31 year veteran of the construction industry with a primary focus on Data Infrastructure. As Project Director for Fluor, Ron leads operational efforts for data center projects and focuses on scalable, energy efficient, water conscious, and sustainable data center solutions with the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. He is also an author and blogger writing about the intersection of data centers and sustainability.
Presentation 3
Arun Sankaran (Lending Tree CISO)
Topic: Cyber Security in the Age of Surveillance Capitalism
Arun joined LendingTree in October 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer. Arun leads the company’s information security organization in overseeing the confidentiality and integrity of LendingTree’s technology and information system, evaluating and addressing any potential risks, informing policies and expanding LendingTree’s overall information security capabilities.
Presentation 4
Presenter: To Be Determined
Panel Discussion:
Edge Computing and the Industry Outlook for 2020
LOCAL HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Event tickets do not include Hotel Reservations. Please use the links shown below to make your arrangements directly with the hotel of your choice.
Courtyard Marriott, Embassy Suites & Hampton Inn
Blocks of hotel rooms have been reserved at the Courtyard Marriott Embassy Suites and the Hampton Inn. Each of the hotels are within a short walking distance from the event venues. Hotel Reservations are not included in the 7x24 Exchange Event Ticket purchased separately below.
Use the links to reserve your room online with the Hotel.
PHONE RESERVATIONS: If you have difficulty obtaining the correct Hotel Room rate on-line, Please call the hotel directly and Request the "7x24 Exchange Carolina's" group rate. Please note that Block Rates may be "sold out" at this time.
Couryard by Marriott
BLOCK RATE SOLD OUT - CALL FOR AVAILABLE RATES
Phone: 864-451-5700
Embassy Suites by Hilton
BLOCK RATE STILL AVAILABLE - ACT NOW ROOMS ARE GOING QUICKLY
Phone: (864) 263-4800
Hampton Inn & Suites
BLOCK RATE SOLD OUT - CALL FOR AVAILABLE RATES
Phone: 864-271-8700
7X24 EXCHANGE EVENT TICKETS
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PLEASE NOTE: Event tickets do not include Hotel Reservations. Please use the links shown above to make your arrangements directly with the hotel of your choice.