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Get in touch with your inner geek at any one of our numerous events geared at bringing the technology community together. Exchange information with some of the region’s brightest minds or download the latest tech trends from other tech professionals.
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IT Events:
IT Speaker Series: Information Security – Emerging Threats and Strategies to Protect Your Company
Thursday, May 30, 2013
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA
Featuring a Panel of Information Security Leaders from UPMC, PNC, Alcoa, Federated, and EDMC.
Get up to speed on the latest information security trends. Maria Vello from the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance (NCFTA) will provide a global overview of the current and emerging threats facing the business and law enforcement communities. Following will be a moderated panel discussion with local information security leaders to discuss: current strategies that companies employ to protect their businesses from financial and reputation damage and to train their workforce on the importance of security; and the importance of public-private partnerships in preventing and responding to major threats. The panel includes: Alan Levin, Chief Information Security Officer for Alcoa; John Houston, Vice President, Privacy and Information Security for UPMC; Holly Ridgeway, CISO Enterprise Systems for PNC; Joe Wynn, Information Security Director for EDMC; and John Adamczak, VP of Information Security at Federated Investors.
Agenda:
7:30 a.m. Networking, Registration and Breakfast
8:10 a.m. Welcoming Remarks: Audrey Russo, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council
8:20 a.m. NCFTA Security Briefing and Organizational Overview: Maria Vello and FBI Representative
9:00 a.m. Panel Discussion moderated by Plus Consulting
9:40 a.m. Q&A
10:00 a.m. Conclusion
Series Sponsors:
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney | Comcast Business Class
Supporting sponsors:
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | PLUS Consulting | UPMC Technology Development Center | Viper Network Systems | Wombat Security Technologies
IT Speaker Series: Del Monte Foods - David McLain, Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer & Chief Information Officer
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Sheraton Hotel Station Square, 300 W. Station Square Drive, Pgh 15219
David McLain directs ~$2.8 Billion in direct/indirect purchases, and commodity and currency hedging activities. He leads Purchasing, Co-Manufacturing, Hedging and Enterprise IT Strategy and directs long-term strategy for systems development, hardware acquisition/integration including analysis and objectives for emerging technologies. Join us as he discusses Del Monte’s current IT strategy and future implementations.
Del Monte Foods is one of the country’s largest producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded pet products and food products for the U.S. retail market, generating approximately $3.7 billion in net sales in fiscal 2012. With a powerful portfolio of brands, Del Monte products are found in eight out of ten U.S. households.
Series Sponsors:
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney | Comcast Business Class
Supporting sponsors:
MCPc | CGI Technology and Solutions Inc. | UPMC Technology Development Center
Event Registration Policy
Attendees must pre-pay for all Council Programs. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been received. Walk-ins, when accepted, will be processed on-site with an additional $20 surcharge. Unless otherwise noted, cancellations must be received two business days prior to an event to qualify for a refund. Substitutions welcome. Please attempt to register at least 24 hours prior to the event so that there is an accurate count for food orders and venue.
Processing Problems? For more information, contact Julien Scranton, Director of Growth Services, at 412.918.4292.
