Ascentient presents: Bear Down with the Ultimate User Experience
About this Event
Overview
The Ascentient IT Summit brings together business leaders, IT professionals, and industry experts to explore operational maturity, cybersecurity, AI, and business risk.
Learn how leading organizations are strengthening security, leveraging AI responsibly, and aligning technology with business goals while navigating today's rapidly changing technology landscape.
Summit Overview
Technology is evolving faster than ever. Organizations must balance innovation, security, operational efficiency, and business growth while managing increasing cyber threats and AI-driven change.
This half-day summit will provide practical insights, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies to help leaders better understand where their organization stands and what steps they can take to improve.
Keynote Speaker
Former Chicago Bears Player – Roland Harper
Leadership Beyond the Field
Hear lessons on leadership, accountability, resilience, teamwork, and building a winning culture, followed by a live audience Q&A.
Featured Topics
How Mature Is Your IT Organization?
Understand the levels of IT maturity and what separates strategic organizations from reactive ones.
The Hidden Risks Keeping Executives Up at Night
Explore today's cybersecurity threats, business risks, and the true cost of downtime.
AI: Competitive Advantage or Business Risk?
Learn how organizations are leveraging AI while managing governance, security, and compliance concerns.
Interactive Executive Workshop
Evaluate your organization's operational maturity, cybersecurity readiness, and AI preparedness.
Executive Leadership Panel
Hear from business and technology leaders discussing real-world challenges, lessons learned, and future trends.
Agenda Highlights
7:30–8:40 AM | Networking Breakfast, Registration & Vendor Showcase
8:45–8:55 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00–9:30 AM | How Mature Is Your IT Organization? — Understanding the Levels of IT Maturity
9:35–10:05 AM | The Hidden Risks Keeping Executives Up at Night — Cybersecurity, Downtime & Business Risk
10:20–10:55 AM | AI: Competitive Advantage or Business Risk? — Practical AI, Governance & Security
10:55–11:25 AM | Interactive Executive Workshop — Where Are Your Gaps?
11:35–11:40 AM | Executive Panel Introductions
11:40 AM–12:25 PM | Executive Leadership Panel — Lessons from the Front Lines
12:25–12:35 PM | Audience Q&A
12:40–12:55 PM | Leadership Beyond the Field — Former Chicago Bears Player
12:55–1:05 PM | Live Audience Q&A with the Keynote Speaker
1:05–1:30 PM | Networking Lunch, Meet & Greet & Closing Conversations
Who Should Attend?
• CEOs, Presidents & Owners
• COOs & Business Leaders
• CFOs & Risk Leaders
• IT Directors & IT Managers
• Technology Decision-Makers
Ideal for organizations looking to strengthen their technology strategy, improve cybersecurity, and prepare for the future of AI.
Event Experience
• Executive-focused content
• Actionable takeaways
• Peer networking opportunities
• Industry experts and thought leaders
• Educational and discussion-driven sessions
Join us for a morning of insights, leadership, and practical strategies designed to help your organization thrive in the modern technology landscape.
This dynamic event is powered by Always Be Connecting
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 59.99
