Elevate and Empower Tech Event
Schedule
Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Hill Student Center (3rd floor) | Birmingham, AL
About this Event
This event is brought to you by: TecBirmingham Women in Technology (BWIT), WiCyS Central Alabama, and UAB – School of Arts and Sciences
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Altec, APT, AWS, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Cspire, Deploy, Ed Farm, Kibernum, LBMC, Motion Recruitment Partners, Verinext
Elevate and Empower Tech Event designed for early career Tech professionals looking to empower their future or those looking to elevate their career in Technology and CyberSecurity .
Three-track agenda designed for students, entry-level IT professionals, and those looking to transition into IT careers. Open to everyone!
Join Us for an Inspiring Day!
Enhance your skills, network with industry leaders, and explore the latest trends and careers in Technology and Cybersecurity.
Ticket Prices: Professionals - $20, Students - $10 Breakfast and Lunch included in ticket price.
What to Expect:
Keynote Speaker: Hear from renown experts sharing insights and experiences
Experts Interactive Discussions: Engage in conversations with industry leaders about innovation, the future of tech, and tech career paths
Enhance your knowledge and skills with a Three-Track Sessions Agenda:
1. Trends and careers in IT & CyberSecurity
2. Artificial Intelligence: Coding Practices and Corporate Responsibility
3. Career Development and Advancement
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential employers
Resume and Career Guidance: Discover ways to make you stand out and connect with tech companies eager to welcome new talent
Why Attend?
- Gain valuable knowledge and skills to thrive in tech.
- Build a professional network with industry insiders.
- Empower your transition into a rewarding tech career.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Networking Breakfast
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote Session
Host: Cori Macy - Manager, Penetration Testing, LBMC
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.1 Building Your Professional Brand: LI, Resume, and Interview Strategies
Host: Delphine Carter - Founder & CEO, Boulo Solutions
Info: Track: Career Development & Advancement
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.2 Certifications and Career path in IT/Cybersecurity
Host: Sarah Turner - Digital Team Lead, Flashpoint
Info: Track: Trends and Careers in IT and CyperSecurity
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:25 AM
1.3 Leveraging AI: Good vs Evil + AI & You: Upskilling to Grow Your Career
Host: Jacquisa "Jai" Gibson - Founder & CTO, Auxilio X
Info: Track: Artificial Intelligence Coding Practices & Corporate Responsibility
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
2.1 Navigating Career Challenges and Professional Advancement in Tech
Host: Tim Searcy, CISO, Baker Donelson, PC
Info: Track: Career Development & Advancement
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
2.2 The important role of Data and Analytics in Tech and Cyber
Host: Robin Hunt, co-founder/partner, ThinkData Solutions
Info: Track: Trends and Careers in IT and CyperSecurity
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
2.3 AI & Corp Responsibility: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Responsibility
Host: Ben Carlisle, Info Security Architech, UAB
Info: Track: Artificial Intelligence Coding Practices & Corporate Responsibility
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.1 Foundations for a Successful Tech Career and Breaking into IT strategies
Host: Ryan Allen - CISO, UAB Medicine
Info: Track: Career Development & Advancement
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.2 The Role of Risk in IT/Cyber
Host: Charity Otwell, Director Security Controls, CIS
Info: Track: Trends and Careers in IT and CyperSecurity
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
3.3 AI and Coding Practices
Host: Will Blackburn - Co-founder, DevClarity
Info: Track: Artificial Intelligence Coding Practices & Corporate Responsibility
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Resume Review Session
Info: Sign up for a 1-on-1 resume review time slot with a recruiter at the Registration desk.
Where is it happening?
Hill Student Center (3rd floor), 1400 University Boulevard, Birmingham, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 23.18
