Align is Summit County’s premier Tech Week event, presented by ConxusNEO, in partnership with Bounce. Tech Week

Program Includes:
Remarks from Platinum Sponsor Kathy Golden, Chief Technology Officer, OEC
Keynote speaker Jon Hallsten, Hallsten Innovations

Technology innovator of IoT solutions will identify and discuss the impact and opportunities technology brings to the workplace – how Internet of Things (IoT) is changing how we do business and recruit skilled talent.

Panel discussion with industry leaders:
The panel of industry experts will engage in a conversation of how IoT is creating new roles and requiring new skills in their workforce, the challenges this poses, and the hope they have in our region’s ability to address these challenges.

Panelists: Jon Hallsten, President, Hallsten Innovations; Tanya Arthur, CIO, Summa Health; John Jones, HR Director, GOJO; Dr. Matthew Putman, CEO, Nanotronics; Scott Noerr, CIO, National Interstate Insurance, Sue Lacy, President, ConxusNEO (moderator)

What is the Real Demand for Tech Skills?
A look at the current supply of and demand for skilled technical talent in northeast Ohio, the anticipated changes to it, and initiatives being taken to address the gaps.

Presenters: Courtney DeOreo, Director, RITE; Eric Wise, CEO, DriveIT; Michelle Collins, VP, ConxusNEO

World Café
A powerful process to foster constructive dialogue to access the collective wisdom of talent ecosystem stakeholders, culminating in the creation of innovative possibilities for action.

Are you Cybersecure?
With the massive amounts of data being generated from IoT devices, an industry expert will share how companies can protect themselves from potential threats and avoid data breaches. To do so, this requires skilled professionals. A session you don’t want to miss!

Presenter: Martin Bally, Vice President & Chief Security Officer, Diebold Nixdorf

Workshops focused on how we find talent with the right skills, why security is important in this age of technology, innovation and product design in a world of changing technologies, and investing in innovation

How Start-Ups are Finding and Managing Tech Talent
Panelists: Rob Heiser, Segmint; Aaron Christopher, Drips; Chris Nickles, Vlipsy; Chris Cole, Laird

Innovation and Product Design in a World of Changing Technologies
Presenter: Mike Maczuzak, Smart Shape Design

Get Invested in Start-Up Innovations
Panelists: Bill Manby, Acquire Investments; Hardik Desai, JumpStart; Dennis Cocco, GLIDE; Blake Squires, Hatch; Todd Fedderman, North Coast Angels (moderator)

April
03
Apr 3, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

Small Business Access to Capital

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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April
17
Apr 17, 2024 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST

The Power of Personal Credit

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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April
17
Apr 17, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Cybersecurity Unveiled: Navigating the Myths and Realities for Small Businesses

Presented by: JumpStart
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April
24
Apr 24, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Free Coworking Wednesday

Presented by: Bounce Innovation Hub
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April
25
Apr 25, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

Caffeinated Ideas at Braintree

Presented by: Braintree
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April
25
Apr 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Deep Dive into AI: ChatGPT

Presented by: Hudson Library & Historical Society
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May
04
May 4, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Small Biz Block Party

Presented by: Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio
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May
07
May 7, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Cleveland Impact Program’s 20th Small Business Showcase

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
08
May 8, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Webinar: The Art of Self-Promotion & Marketing Yourself to a Global Audience

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
15
May 15, 2024 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST

Webinar: The State of AI

Presented by: JumpStart
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May
18
May 18, 2024 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EST

Small Business Resource Fair

Presented by: Economic & Community Development Institute
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June
12
Jun 12, 2024 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Webinar: People, Process, Tools: Clarifying Your Talent Strategy

Presented by: JumpStart
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