Proximity

Proximity is a three-day digital experience exploring global trends, people and culture, and innovation in technology. In the midst of social distancing, we have created a digital space to build community around a shared interest in tech.

Register on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vqV4MhWfR4uFMhUoUgwWfw

April 14th | Global Trends •

Pandemic Planning - 6:05pm EST
• Cliff Barbier, Senior Security Architect at Equifax

The Future of Health Panel - 6:45pm EST
• Karl Hightower, Chief Data Officer - SVP Data Products and Services at Novant Health
• Parker N. Smith, CIPP/US, Legal Counsel - Information Technology & Intellectual Property Transactions at Ochsner Health System
• Amy Domangue, Co-Founder & CEO at Jessie Health

Big Data, Great Responsibility - 7:40pm EST
• Whitney Soenksen, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Information Technology & Innovation at the City of New Orleans

Tech For Good: Social Enterprise in the Digital Age - 8:20pm EST
• Jason Hibbets, Senior Community Architect at RedHat

April 15th | People & Culture •

Bridging the Gap: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In Tech - 6:05pm EST
• Myra LalDin, CEO & Founder of Perspectives

Averting the Talent Crisis: The CIO's Guide to Tech Talent Acquisition & Retention - 6:45pm EST
• Betsy Hauser, CEO of Tech Talent South
• Kimberly Daroca, CoE Learning and Development Adviser at DXC
• Ariel Lopez, Founder and CEO of Knac, Speaker, and Career Coach

Community Matters: Building Authentic Culture Panel - 7:25pm EST
• Joshua Krammes, VP of Community at StackPath
• Emily (Nybo) Thomas, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant (ERGs) at Southern Company Gas
• Sabrina Short, Founder of NOLAVATE Black

Leading A Global Remote Workforce - 8:20pm EST
• Gant Laborde, Chief Innovation Officer at Infinite Red

April 16th | Innovation •

Reimagining Industry: Transformative Tech Panel - 6:05pm EST
• Niema Alimohammadi, BE Digital Lead, Digital Strategy and Transformation at EY
• Valerie A Lowe, President of Optimus Change Management and Business Transformation Consultant
• Madi Palermo, Director of Delivery at Tresata and Board Member at Carolina Women in Tech

The Bleeding Edge: Anticipating The Future of Tech - 7pm EST
• Nitin Vengurlekar, Chief Technology Strategist at Oracle

Predictive Cybersecurity - 7:40pm EST
• John Britton, Director of Security Operations, Corvid Cyberdefense

Immutable IP: Authenticating Ownership - 8:20pm EST
• Gary Jackson, Founder of Blockstamped