comSpark 2018: What you Need to Know

It’s back! ComSpark 2018 is nearly here and bigger than ever. As a result, IT Ally™ is playing a larger role this year with two panels and a booth at the vendor expo.

Here’s a brief rundown of IT Ally’s events at comSpark 2018 and FAQs about the event.

IT Ally at comSpark 2018

IT Ally is hosting two panels at comSpark 2018, plus a booth at the vendor expo full of freebies. Learn more about our events below.

IT Ally at the Vendor Expo
September 18 & 19
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | The Manor House
Say hello to IT Ally at the Vendor Expo at Booth #18. Snag some swag and take our quick IT Fitness Test or Business Agility Test. While you’re there, putt on our putting green and enter to win a putter of your own.

Technology Management: Future Proofing Your Business
Wednesday, September 19
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.| The Manor House, Manor III
Learn the C-Suite essentials on how to grow, secure and modernize your business.

Moderator: David Duffy, Manager of Partner Experience at Info-Tech Research Group

Panelists

• Kip Fanta, Principal at Kip Fanta Group
• Neal O’Farrell, Executive Director at The Identity Theft Council
• Michael Fillios, Founder and CEO at IT Ally
• George S. Paras, Managing Director at EAdirections
• Tim Westbrock, Managing Director at EAdirections

Mastering the Customer Experience
Wednesday, September 19
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | The Manor House, Board Room
Learn how leaders in the C-Suite are using technology to build customer experience and what they’re looking to do in the future for their organizations.

Moderator: Michael Fillios, Founder and CEO at IT Ally

Panelists

• J.R. Howard, CEO at Upic Solutions
• Peter Katz, Business Development Manager at Trellispoint LLC
• James McIntyre, CIO at YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

comSpark 2018 FAQs

1. What is comSpark?
   ComSpark is a two-day tech summit that takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio. It celebrates people and innovations in the tech community and draws IT leaders across the region.
2. When is it?
   ComSpark 2018 is September 18 – 19 at The Manor House in Mason, Ohio.
3. Who attends comSpark?
   The majority of comSpark 2018 attendees work in all facets of tech. Consequently, that includes CEOs, executives, managers, developers, entrepreneurs, students and more. On top of that, ComSpark 2018 also draws a wide range of companies including corporations, tech companies, tech vendors, startups, non-profits, young professionals and anyone else interested in tech.
4. What events are on the schedule?
   There are a number of sessions at comSpark 2018, but here is a brief look at the main schedule of events. You can find the full schedule on the comSpark 2018 website.
   
   Tuesday, September 18
   8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Keynote & Kickoff
   9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Executive Host Committee Photo
   10 a.m. 4 p.m. – Vendor Expo
   10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Startup Expo
   10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Rising Star Awards
   10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – C-Suite Summit
   1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Spark Ideas
   1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Women in Tech
   3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Craft Brew Party, Wednesday, September 19
   7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. – The Circuit Breakfast Bytes
   8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Cyber Security Summit
   10 a.m. 4 p.m. – Vendor Expo
   10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Startup Expo
   10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Spark Ideas
   11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Corporate Tech & Innovation Awards
   2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – College Tech Awards
   3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Job Fair
   3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Power Player Cocktail Hour
5. Where can I register?
   General admission tickets for comSpark 2018 are still available and free. Register for the event here.

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