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2024 Industry Leader Forum - Tech
Thursday, March 14, 2024 (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM) (EDT)
Description
Tech constantly evolves, affecting every industry and business. Tech companies, and the IT teams at tech-enabled companies, are driving exciting innovations daily, while simultaneously improving operational efficiency, managing risk and meeting evolving customer expectations. As our region makes major strides in tech-based investment and growth, collaboration has never been more critical.
The 2024 BNP Industry Leaders Forum (ILF) dialogue will revolve around the application of technology and its impact on our region, including Buffalo’s recent Regional Tech Hub designation by the federal government, how we market Western New York to a national and global audience, the health of our start-up ecosystem, and the importance of industry-specific platforms.
Join us at the March 14TH Tech ILF for a discussion on Everyday Tech: Cyber Security and AI Across All Industries
The Speakers
Dottie Gallagher, BNP’s President & CEO, will provide an update on Buffalo’s Tech Hub designation and its application for generational federal investment in tech infrastructure.
A panel of experts will discuss the current state of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence and ways for regional companies to stay ahead of the curve:
Sarah Tanbakuchi-Ripa, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tech Buffalo
Courtney Lewis Starnes, Chief Information Officer, Kaleida Heath
James Scopis, Senior Vice President; Cyber Crime Senior Specialist, Bank of America
The Tech ILF will also be joined by a representative from O’Donnell & Associates for a legislative update focused on the issues that impact Tech professionals the most.
Industry Leader Forum - Tech
Thursday, March 14
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Offices (Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Bldg.)
257 West Genesee St.
Buffalo, NY 14202
Please join us for a networking session starting at 8 am.
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
Take your seat at the table
The ILF is a BNP member-only benefit for applicable companies.
Please contact Seth Piccirillo, Director of Economic Development, at spiccirillo@thepartnership.org for more information.
To become a member of BNP and participate in ILF, click here.
257 West Genesee St., Ste. 600
Buffalo, NY 14202 United States
Agenda
8:00 am - 8:30 am - Networking & Registration
8:30 am - 10:00 am - Program
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SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
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