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Keynote Presentation Speaker

Kevin Hoggatt
Intel's Director of State Government Affairs for Ohio

Intel in Ohio: Building the Silicon Heartland

Intel is investing more than $28 billion to build two leading-edge semiconductor fabs near Columbus, Ohio.

Hoggatt will provide an overview of Intel's efforts to build its first greenfield site in the United States in over 40 years and establish the ecosystem needed to support Intel's operations. From the site selection process to the creation of road and utility infrastructure to the construction of the fabs and development of supply chain and workforce pipelines, Hoggatt will cover how Intel is working to revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing and build a more resilient global supply chain through the new Silicon Heartland in Ohio.

About Kevin Hoggatt

Kevin Hoggatt is Intel's Director of State Government Affairs for Ohio. In this role, he leads Intel's engagement with state and federal officials from Ohio, state agencies, and business associations to help successfully execute the company's more than $28 billion investment in the construction of two new leading-edge chip factories just outside of Columbus, Ohio. Prior to joining Intel, Hoggatt spent 16 years in various roles with U.S. Senator Rob Portman, overseeing all operations in Ohio, advising Portman on communications and policy matters, and coordinating with Ohio stakeholders to build support for and advance legislation to help the state. A native of Wilmington, Ohio, Kevin is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife, Sarah, live in Columbus with their two sons.

Highlights

Event Presentations and Agenda

- Harness the Power of AI PC Workloads
Dell AI PCs will revolutionize IT, becoming your digital partner and enhancing creativity.
-What is an AI PC and Copilot Plus PC
-Intelligence built around you
-Contextually Aware PC
-Work Assistant PC
-Content Creation PC
-AI Security PC
-How AI is rocket fuel of creativity.

- Windows 11 Refresh: Empower Your Business with AI, Why Now
Join us and discover why upgrading before Windows 10 support ends is critical. Learn how Windows 11 enhances security, boosts productivity, and integrates AI-driven tools to streamline workflows. We'll provide tailored strategies, flexible solutions, and financing options to ensure a seamless transition. This session is ideal for end-user customers looking to future-proof their systems and harness AI for innovation.

- Advancing Innovation with AI
HP's integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its PCs to enhance user experience, security, and performance. These AI-driven features focus on optimizing system resources, improving battery life, enhancing security, and offering intelligent collaboration tools

- The Lenovo Experience: Technology that moves with you.
We'll explore Lenovo's history and current position as a global technology leader, showcasing our innovation and growth. We'll highlight the Lenovo Solutions and Services Portfolio, including key business divisions: IDG, ISG, and SSG, with overviews of our hardware, infrastructure, and services offerings. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage further at our booth for additional insights.

- Why Intel® Core™ Ultra?
Client compute is at an inflection point, are you ready? Learn how Intel® Core™ Ultra based laptops delivers on AI, performance, security, manageability, and so much more.

- AI to ROI: Maximizing Gains with Apple Technology
Unlock the transformative power of Apple technology to streamline operations and achieve your strategic goals. Discover why Mac is the best AI PC, offering unparalleled privacy, security, affordability, and superior resale value.

- Industry Trends Affecting the Mobile Computer and Video Market
Join Getac to explore the latest advancements in rugged tech and their applications across various industries, followed by a Q&A.

- Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: The Future of Secure and Productive Work
This session will focus on Copilot’s seamless integration with Microsoft 365 apps, enterprise-level data security, and its ability to boost employee creativity and productivity.

- Fortifying Cybersecurity with AI: Insights
Learn about Arctic Wolf Labs and its integration of AI/Machine Learning technologies to enhance the company's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. We’ll highlight how Arctic Wolf uses AI for threat intelligence, automated data processing, and security automation, enabling faster detection, triage, and response to cyber threats.

- Scanning solutions for the entire health care ecosystem
How Datalogic keeps hospital and health care systems operating and meeting all of their data capture needs

- Why SMART for Education and Business?
Join us for an exciting session where we explore the power of SMART Technologies, the company that created the "interactive flat panel" category 35 years ago and continues to lead the way in innovative solutions for both education and business environments.
Discover why SMART is the top choice for K-12 institutions worldwide, offering dynamic tools that engage students and enhance learning. But we don’t stop at education—many businesses are also turning to SMART to revolutionize their boardrooms, conference rooms, and training spaces. With our industry-leading interactive displays, teams can collaborate more effectively, share ideas seamlessly, and drive productivity to new heights.
Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students or a business professional aiming to create more interactive, efficient meetings, SMART Technologies is the solution you need. Let us show you why we've remained a trusted innovator for over three decades and how we continue to shape the future of learning and collaboration.

- AI-Ready Rugged Devices for today's modern professionals
With increasingly stringent budgets, staff shortages and time constraints, cutting-edge technology can reduce the manpower needed to undertake tasks, boosting efficiency.

- AI-Ready Rugged Devices for today's modern professionals
With increasingly stringent budgets, staff shortages and time constraints, cutting-edge technology can reduce the manpower needed to undertake tasks, boosting efficiency.

- VIP UCaaS & CCaaS Overview of Crexendo's Hosted VoIP Business Telephony Solutions

- The future for Robots in Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Higher Ed, Warehouses and More.

Christian Ross - Smart AND Safe Cities of the Future
Join us as we discuss trends, problems, and solutions that need to be addressed for Smart Cities of the future. As Smart Cities must also be Safe Cities, this discussion is useful for public safety agencies, local governments, schools, security personnel and more. We will discuss ideas to prepare your agency for new technologies and the creation of policies to govern how those technologies are used.

- Strategies for secure remote collaboration
Cloud collaboration tools have become mission critical. However, this mission critical status also means the security of these tools has been brought to the fore

Come for the Technology, Stay for the Fun!

Our annual IT Event covers all of the products and solutions you would want in a world-class technology conference – and it promises to be a fun, engaging experience!

The conference provides opportunities to network with peers, strengthen professional relationships, and explore strategies to align IT investments with long-term business goals. Enjoy a day packed with valuable knowledge, and stay for the happy hour, swag, and the exciting atmosphere of the Hollywood Casino. Don’t miss this must-attend-IT event!