The ITEN WIRED | TechNet CyberCoast annual technology conference is back for another exciting year of speakers, events, and entertainment!
The conference, held Oct. 16–18 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, invites industry leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, students and all interested in technological advancements to attend the conference that hones in on connection, collaboration and community building.
The ITEN WIRED | TechNet CyberCoast Summit is a yearly convergence that plugs in attendees to the current that keeps the Southeast region pulsing as a circuit for technology and cybersecurity. IT Gulf Coast recently partnered with the AFCEA Blue Angels Pensacola Chapter to expand the programming and bring even more expertise from military and government backgrounds to the table. Military and government personnel can attend the conference at a reduced cost by registering with an accepted government email address.
ITEN — an acronym for innovation, technology, entrepreneurship and network — hosts an array of events that revolve around that subject matter. The three-day event will encompass keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking socials, panel discussions, a cybersecurity escape room, and a cyber career evolution expo.
“The goal of the summit is to provide networking and learning opportunities for local technology professionals and connect them with the global community,” said Jim Rhodes, the ITEN WIRED planning committee director. “The conference is an opportunity to showcase what makes the Cyber Coast a special place to work and live.”
The conference begins on Wednesday, October 16th with the Career Evolution Expo in the Hilton Pensacola Beach Ballroom from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. This career fair is free and open to the public for those of all skill levels pursuing the tech industry. Continue the conversations at the Techies Network & Talk Mixer happening from 2–4 p.m. at Whiskey Joes.
On Thursday, registration opens at 7 a.m. and the events kick off with opening remarks at 8 a.m. to be followed by two days of speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. New this year, the team has partnered with CISA and the Idaho National Laboratory to host a thrilling Jurassic Park-themed escape room – and the number of participants is limited, so register early to take your spot before they’re filled!
The day will conclude with a welcome reception for conference attendees, held from 5–9 p.m. at the Casino Beach Bar. Back by popular demand, the Molly Ringwalds will take the stage from 6-8 to provide live entertainment, while guests enjoy food, drinks, and great conversation while overlooking beautiful Pensacola Beach.
Throughout Thursday and Friday, speakers and panelists will speak on topics including AI, cybersecurity, workforce development, risk management, industrial control systems, career advancement, and more. The speakers hail from organizations such as IBM, Intel, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Leidos, and more.
The three-day event is held at the scenic Hilton Pensacola Beach. Attendees are encouraged to make a weekend of it, enjoying the beautiful beaches and networking further by supporting local businesses.
“The summit has become one of the most anticipated tech conferences in our area over the years,” said Rhodes. “That could not have happened without the continued support of our sponsors, top-level subject matter experts sharing their knowledge, and amazing planning team that believes in the vision of this event as much as I do.”
The summit is still accepting speaker and sponsorship applications. To inquire and purchase tickets visit: ITENWIRED.com.
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