Presented by Abram Erickson, Lead Data & AI Engineer, and Hunter Helfgott, AI Solutions Consultant • Cerium Networks

AI-powered agents are generating a lot of buzz. But what do they actually do?

In this session, you will see how organizations are starting to use AI-powered agents to solve business challenges and create new opportunities. We'll cover advanced tools like custom GPTs, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry and see how they can be leveraged to drive AI innovation and streamline workflows. This session offers a deep dive into automation's role in simplifying complex processes, enhancing customer experiences, and improving productivity.

  Presented by JR Silverthorne, Partner Solutions Consultant, West • Palo Alto Networks

Cloud teams have become increasingly overwhelmed, and critical issues are left unresolved. The volume of Cloud-related alerts have been increasing as cloud-related threats increase in the SOC. The nature of threats and not new, with basic hygiene issues left unresolved. Why? Because neither the SOC nor the cloud team truly owns them. SOC teams lack deep cloud context. Cloud teams aren’t built for fast triage. What’s needed is a hybrid skillset—someone who thinks like a cloud engineer but responds like a SOC analyst. That talent doesn’t exist in most orgs.

What is needed are toolsets that merge Security Operations Platform with Cloud Security. A convergence that allows organizations to offer preventative and incident response within the same platform with prioritization and remediation to prevent breaches. This approach supports protection of the entire application lifecycle and dynamic runtime protection for Code to Cloud to SOC protection.

  Presented by Jesus Lopez, Solution Architect • ESET

With the rise of cyber threats and ongoing cyber talent shortage continuing unabated, many organizations are turning toward Managed Detection and Response (MDR). So how can this service enhance an organization's overall security posture and improve incident response? This presentation explores combatting new threats, like multi-extortion ransomware with MDR how to leverage AI-powered threat detection and response, and human expertise, to prevent new ransomware variants the significance of a prevention-first, holistic cybersecurity strategy.

  Presented by Tanner Harrison, Systems Engineer • Fortinet

In this session, we’ll explore where hidden risks often lurk and share practical strategies to identify, address, and prevent them. From proven techniques to close security gaps to Zero-Trust and cloud-first solutions, you’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and build a more resilient, proactive security posture.

Key Takeaways:

• Pinpoint common areas where security blind spots exist in organizations
• Proven techniques to close critical gaps and reduce exposure
• Insights for continuously monitoring and responding to evolving threats in real time
• Practical steps for fostering a proactive, security-first culture across your organization

  Presented by Bill Wester, Sr Product Manager  • Juniper Networks

The presentation will focus on Juniper Apstra and Designing Data Centers with Intent. We will discuss the design, deployment, and operation of modern EVPN VXLAN data centers and talk about how machine learning and AI are helping to make data center operations easier for the operators. We hope that the attendees will take away a new appreciation of how modern automation can help solve the hardest data center problems with ease.

  Presented by Ken Smallwood, Systems Engineer • HPE Zerto Software

Discover how to achieve an always-on 24/7 business, ensuring that customers and stakeholders can expect uninterrupted access to their data and applications. Learn how to solve for Ransomware Resilience, Disaster Recovery, and Multi-Cloud mobility for virtualized environments, with continuous data protection (CDP) for any app, any cloud, and any threat. With the right solutions in place, your organization can seamlessly protect critical data and applications, mitigate the risk of ransomware attacks, and maintain business continuity.

Explore strategies for achieving ransomware resilience, automated disaster recovery planning and testing, and flexible hybrid-cloud capabilities that allow you to move applications and scale capacity on demand. By integrating comprehensive data protection measures, you can ensure compliance with regulatory mandates and provide robust resilience against evolving cyber threats. This approach empowers your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives by reducing the burden of manual recovery processes and ensuring rapid restoration of operations.

  Presented by Marni Carmichael, Vice President, Marketing • ImageSource

AI adoption is accelerating, yet many organizations struggle to transition AI projects from proof-of-concept to production. The AI Empowerment Blueprint is a structured framework that helps businesses overcome common AI adoption barriers, align AI initiatives with business goals, and implement a governance strategy that ensures ethical and effective AI deployment.

This session will guide attendees through a six-step methodology for AI success, covering key phases such as AI exploration, business value alignment, governance frameworks, and implementation best practices. Learn how to identify AI opportunities, mitigate risks, and build a scalable AI strategy that delivers real business value.

Whether you're an executive, technologist, or entrepreneur, this presentation will equip you with actionable insights and a proven roadmap to maximize AI's impact within your organization.

  Presented by High Point Networks

Join us for an engaging and informative breakout session exploring the latest in Microsoft products and solutions. We'll dive into key topics like Exchange and Windows 11 End-of-Life, Entra ID best practices, and essential settings to enhance security and identity management. Discover how CoPilot and CoPilot+ PCs are revolutionizing productivity with AI, simplifying complex tasks, and empowering users to work smarter. Plus, learn how Microsoft Server ensures reliable operations in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. These groundbreaking innovations are transforming the way we work and live—don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve!

  Presented by Stefanie Elle, Channel Sales Engineer • HPE Aruba Networking

Ransomware and targeted cyber security threats are on the rise. A proactive prevention strategy should use both tried and proven methodologies as well as new and emerging technologies. East West traffic identification and isolation is key in preventing malicious content from spreading, both in the Data Center and at the Campus Edge of the network. We will focus on innovative approaches to address the security compliance, performance, agility, and scalability demands of today’s highly distributed, hybrid, network environments.

  Presented by Gary Quinn, Sr Sales Engineer, Enterprise US • Arctic Wolf

Building and maintaining an internal SOC operation is hard. We’ll discuss why it’s imperative that organizations lean on 3rd party partners to provide 24x7 monitoring across your collective attack surfaces.