Get Ready for TECH360!

TECH360 is a local business technology conference featuring the very latest developments in technology, tech workforce, leadership and innovation. Attendees will hear how to advance their companies through technology, as they interact with the region’s top companies, organizations, academic institutions, and tech professionals in today’s market.

2024 theme

Data 360

In today’s world most of our business decisions are data driven or data informed, and to do it right organizations have to make sure their data is clean, collected, organized, easily retrieved, leveraged in AI/ML and protected. This event will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the entire data lifecycle, from collection to protection, sharing best practices for data cleaning and organization, exploring advanced methods for data retrieval, and discover how to maximize the potential of data using AI and machine learning technologies.


Who You Will Meet

  • Thought leaders
  • Industry innovators
  • Top tech employers
  • Tech service providers

What You Will Learn

  • Sector landscape and trends
  • Cybersecurity defense updates
  • Tech growth and innovation
  • Insight into the local tech sector

How You Will Interact

  • Engaging speakers
  • Panel discussions
  • Exhibitor demos
  • Networking sessions

About TECH360

Meet the Speakers

Seema Kesselring

Global VP @ SAP

Bill Evans

CEO @ Liberty Fox Technologies

Dr. Fiona Jamison

CEO @ Spring International

Ben Johnson

CEO @ Freya Systems

Ed Legge

Director @ PA Center for Workforce Information & Analysis

Alisa Scharf

VP of SEO & GenAI @ Seer Interactive

Ben Potts

Senior Manager @ Eigen X

Priyanka Gowda

Senior Consultant @ IBM

Kimberly DeLellis

Deputy Director @ PA Center for Workforce Information & Analysis (CWIA)

Greg Buckley

Manager @ Eigen X

Vinitha Moskal

President & CEO @ SmartCost Incorporated

Praise for TECH360

Conference Schedule

  • 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Atrium

Registration and Breakfast

  • 9:00 am – 9:15 am

Auditorium

Welcome and Opening

  • 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Auditorium

Opening Keynote: Customer360: Supercharge Your Customer Experience with Intelligent Data

PRESENTER: Seema Kesserling

The volume of data generated has experienced exponential growth in recent years with no sign of slowing down. Transforming this into useable information is a challenge for businesses and professionals alike. In this session let’s explore the big data trends and innovations to understand the implications on organizations. To future proof your business, lets delve into developing a long term strategy that connects data silos, and uses AI driven insights to bring teams together, drive profitability and grow customer satisfaction.

  • 10:15 am – 10:20 am

Auditorium

Review Event Schedule

  • 10:20 am – 10:25 am

ALL

Break


Session I

  • 10:25 am – 11:15 am

Auditorium

Snowflake Hybrid Architecture Solutions

PRESENTER: Bill Evans

Ever wondered how to use Snowflake in practical applications without simply using it as a data archive? Join us to discuss various implementations we have completed with our customers in leveraging Snowflake coupled with API data to streamline custom application development and workflows.

  • 10:25 am – 11:15 am

Upstairs – Room A

Building & Leading an AI Council

PRESENTER: Alisa Scharf

In this session, we will explore how to start enabling AI in your organization. Alisa will share experiences and learnings from a year of leading the AI Council at Seer Interactive, a premier digital marketing agency. We’ll specifically share:

  • Learnings from developing our AI Policy & Safe Use Governance
  • How businesses can safely combine their big data with generative AI to create value for customers
  • Practical strategies for vetting AI vendors and gaining client approval
  • Why learning & development is critical to ensuring data safety with AI

This session will provide actionable advice for business leaders, department heads, and those involved in AI policy development..

  • 11:15 am – 11:20 am

ALL

Break


Session II

  • 11:20 am – 12:10 pm

Auditorium

How to Stay Current in the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Data and AI

PRESENTER: Ben Johnson

In a rapidly evolving landscape where new terminologies and technologies emerge daily, staying informed can feel overwhelming. How can you ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions? This talk presents a repeatable method leveraging AI to enhance your learning efficiency and effectiveness. We’ll apply this approach to explore two contemporary data management architectures: Data Fabric and Data Mesh. Discover how to harness AI to deepen your understanding of these concepts, empowering you to make truly data-driven decisions that align with your organization’s needs.

  • 11:20 am – 12:10 pm

Upstairs – Room A

Labor Market Data Tools

PRESENTERS: Ed Legge and Kim DeLellis

No matter the project at hand, having relevant data enables employers to make informed decisions about their business. But knowing where to find the labor market information (LMI) you need, understanding how to interpret it, and applying it to everyday work can seem daunting. LMI provides insights about the state’s labor force, industry composition, occupational wages, employment outlook, and overall economic landscape. Pairing quantitative analyses, like numbers and statistics, with qualitative information, like personal stories, helps employers paint a picture of the workforce situation they face.  The Center for Workforce Information & Analysis will provide an overview of data, tools, and resources that are readily available to help answer common questions faced by employers.


  • 12:10 pm – 1:10 pm

Atrium

Lunch and Networking


  • 1:10 pm – 2:10 pm

Auditorium

Midday Keynote: AI & Sports Analytics: Transforming Data into Winning Strategies

PRESENTERS: Ben Potts & Greg Buckley

This session explores the powerful combination of AI and sports analytics, focusing on how organizations can leverage advanced data techniques to gain a competitive edge. We will delve into the mechanics of Tableau Pulse, a groundbreaking feature that delivers next-gen metric-based experiences to your preferred platform. Additionally, we’ll showcase the custom English to SDQL AI interpreter developed for KillerSports, which revolutionizes sports betting analytics. Attendees will learn how to prepare their data for AI applications, ensure high accuracy in model training, and optimize costs without compromising on quality. This session is ideal for both technical practitioners and business leaders looking to integrate AI into their decision-making processes. Join us to unlock the full potential of your data and drive success in the fast-paced world of sports analytics.

  • 2:10 pm – 2:15 pm

All

Break


Session III

  • 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm

Auditorium

Data-Driven Supply Chain in the Pharmaceutical Industry

PRESENTER: Priyanka Gowda

This session will explore how data-driven strategies are used in supply chain management within the pharmaceutical sector, offering solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges. Predictive analytics can not only enhance operational efficiency but also ensure compliance. Whether you’re a supply chain professional, data scientist, or a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, this session will help you understand the capability to harness data for optimizing your supply chain and driving innovation.

  • 2:15 pm – 3:05 pm

Upstairs – Room A

From Data to Decisions: Crafting the Digital Thread in Modern Enterprises

PRESENTER: Vinitha Moskal

This presentation will explore the concept of ‘Data 360’—a holistic approach to data integration, analysis, and utilization across an organization. Will briefly delve into how companies can leverage the digital thread to connect disparate data points, systems, and processes to create a unified view of operations, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

  • 3:05 pm – 3:10 pm

All

Break


  • 3:10 pm – 4:10 pm

Auditorium

Closing Keynote: The Power of People Analytics

PRESENTER: Dr. Fiona Jamison

In an era where data-driven decision-making is crucial, understanding and utilizing people analytics can be a game-changer for organizations. This session will delve into leveraging data for people analytics, offering practical guidance on how to get started.  Whether you have big data or even small data, you can learn how to make more informed human capital decisions, from enhancing employee engagement to optimizing talent management. The session will provide actionable insights on building a people analytics strategy that aligns with your business goals, empowering you to move beyond intuition and drive measurable business outcomes through data.


  • 4:10 pm – 4:20 pm

Auditorium

Wrap-Up

Get TECH360 Tickets

ATTENDEE TICKET

Individual

$199

  • Full access to the entire schedule of presentations
  • Continental breakfast and lunch included
  • Networking opportunities throughout the day

BUDDY TICKETS

Minimum 2 Tickets

$175

  • Full access to the entire schedule of presentations
  • Continental breakfast and lunch included
  • Networking opportunities throughout the day

Event Information

  • Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: 30 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
  • Parking: Free parking at the Conference Center

2024 Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

TECH360 Contributors


Empowering Local Innovation

TECH360 is delivered by the following organizations, with support from contributing local businesses:

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