Parking is FREE at the nearby Thames St. Garage (1530 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231). After parking, please proceed to Living Classrooms' Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and head to the registration table to get checked-in. Feel free to mingle with fellow attendees and check out the sponsor expo area until we kick-off at 10:30!

We'll kick off our second annual IT summit with a brief welcome from our President & CEO, Patrick Regan, and then a deep dive into the pivotal world of cybersecurity. This opening session is designed to set the stage for the day filled with insightful discussions, an expert-led cybersecurity panel, and collaborative learning focused on protecting and empowering your organization.

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Choose from three technical breakout sessions and dive into the latest advancements in networking and storage cybersecurity, with exclusive sessions presented by Silverfort, Dell Technologies, and Veeam.

It's Not a Hack - It's a Login: Securing Invisible Identity Threats

In today’s threat landscape, Identity is the new perimeter - and attackers know it. Compromised credentials are the top driver of breaches, often enabling lateral movement across both cloud and on-prem environments. This presentation will explore how Silverfort helps proactively shut down these threats. By extending MFA protection to resources that couldn’t previously support it, enforcing least privilege with our authentication firewall, and securing non-human identities (NHIs) like service accounts, Silverfort delivers real-time identity threat prevention. Our agentless, proxyless platform integrates with Active Directory and cloud IdPs to provide unified visibility and control - deploying quickly and easily to stop breaches before they happen. 

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Jason Shupp

Director, Sales Engineering, Americas

Silverfort

Jason Shupp is a cybersecurity leader and Director of Solutions Engineering with over 20 years of experience protecting enterprise environments. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he specializes in defending against identity-based threats and enabling organizations to secure critical systems across hybrid infrastructures. Jason is a frequent speaker at industry events, known for translating complex security challenges into practical solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Chuck Brantman

Sales Engineer

Silverfort

Chuck is currently a Sales Engineer for Identity Security company Silverfort. He has been working in information technology and cybersecurity for over 20 years. For much of that time he worked for a local County government organization, spending 9 of his years there as Deputy CIO and then CISO.

Mike McHugh

Enterprise Sales Manager

Silverfort

Mike McHugh is an Enterprise Sales Manager based out of Philadelphia covering the Mid-Atlantic territory for Silverfort. Mike has 7 years of cybersecurity experience, helping to tailor solutions for organizations in all verticals, with a focus on Identity Security.

Greg Masiejczyk

Commercial Sales Manager

Silverfort

Greg Masiejczyk is a Commercial Sales Manager based out of Philadelphia for the Mid Atlantic territories. He has a decade of IT solution and service selling experience and is passionate about solving security issues in organizations, with a focus on identity and security.

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Veeam Cyber Resilience

Veeam redefines data resilience with a platform that unites backup, AI-driven threat detection, cyber recovery, and secure storage. Veeam protects your valuable data assets from cyber threats by leveraging a proactive defense strategy, incident response services, and unmatched architecture flexibility and data freedom.   Recognized by Gartner for the sixth consecutive year in Ability to Execute, Veeam empowers modern organizations to adapt, recover, and thrive.

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Chris Easterday

Systems Engineer

Veeam Software

Chris Easterday is a Systems Engineer at Veeam with over 10 years of experience in IT. Prior to joining Veeam, Chris spent more than six years as a Veeam customer, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and priorities of modern IT environments.

He brings deep expertise in integrating data protection strategies into broader cyber resiliency plans—helping organizations strengthen their security posture and maintain business continuity. Chris’s hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and customer-first mindset make him a trusted advisor for companies aiming to enhance their data protection and resilience capabilities.

Craig Gambol

Territory Manager

Veeam Software

Craig Gambol is a Veeam Territory Manager covering the Public Sector market in the Mid-Atlantic region. He joined Veeam in March 2023 and brings over 20 years of experience in data center solution sales, with a strong focus on data protection, backup, and cyber resilience technologies.

Before joining Veeam, Craig held key sales and leadership roles at Oracle, Lenovo, and HP, supporting both SLED and Enterprise accounts. His depth of experience and strategic approach help organizations modernize their IT environments and ensure the security and continuity of critical infrastructure.

Choose from three technical deep dive sessions during our second Technical Breakout and explore the latest cybersecurity advancements with exclusive sessions presented by Juniper Networks, Kaseya, and your host, Data Networks.

How Agentic AI Is Optimizing Network Operations via Juniper Mist

Juniper Mist is the AI-driven network platform built for the modern enterprise. It combines cloud agility, machine learning, and scalable automation to deliver exceptional user experiences and simplified IT operations. By leveraging Mist AI, it proactively identifies and resolves issues, provides rich network insights, and automates troubleshooting—freeing up your IT team and ensuring secure, reliable connectivity across your entire organization.

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How AI Burns, Breaks, Fits, and Fixes Your Budget

AI is everywhere—but so are the misconceptions about what it really costs. This session dives beneath the hype to explore the financial realities of AI adoption in today’s IT environments. From licensing sprawl and underutilized tools to security blind spots and governance gaps, we’ll examine how AI often burns and breaks your budget before it ever fits or fixes anything.

Through live Power BI visuals, real-world metrics, and industry research, we’ll uncover what’s driving costs up, what most organizations fail to plan for, and how to structure a sustainable, value-driven AI strategy. Whether you’re a CIO, IT leader, or hands-on technologist, you’ll leave with a practical framework to evaluate AI investments, align them with business goals, and avoid costly missteps.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the hidden costs and organizational strain AI can introduce
• Learn how to build a scalable AI budget tied to usage and outcomes
• See where real-world AI projects succeed—and where they go off the rails
• Get actionable guidance to right-size your AI investments for 2025 and beyond

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Unmasking the Business Risks You Cannot Afford to Ignore

In today’s digital landscape, small and medium-sized organizations are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, often lacking the resources and expertise to defend against sophisticated attacks. We will explore the profound impact of cyber incidents on SMBs, emphasizing the need for robust cyber security measures. Attendees will gain practical insights into fortifying their cyber posture, mitigating risk, and protecting their organization in a hostile digital world.

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Conclude an enriching day of discussions and learning with a unique happy hour event. The happy hour will feature live music, a relaxing boat ride through the scenic Baltimore Inner Harbor and an engaging tour of a historic ship docked nearby. This networking event is designed to provide a memorable experience that combines leisure with meaningful connections.

Happy Hour sponsored by Schneider Electric