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Premier Connects is an exclusive speaking and community event forum capable of limitless connection, reach, and experience for IT executives, innovators, and decision-makers. Combining thoughtfully-curated topics with powerhouse CIOs from companies around the world, Premier is an impact-driven company providing IT leaders with a once nearly nonexistent connection to a global network of their peers.

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Authors of Influence Featuring Kerry Siggins
Ransomware Defense: Real-World Case Studies, Impact Analysis, and Prevention Strategies With Rubrik & Nutanix as a Service
Modern Threats: Attacking Web Applications and Azure Cloud Environments
 
 

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Leverage the unique format of Premier’s limitless platform for connection and impact to expand your company’s reach across industry and location. Our Partners offer valuable contributions.

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Impeccably-curated from the world’s most impressive global companies, Premier Speakers never fail to deliver fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from our virtual podium.

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jonathan nguyen-duy

VP, Global Field CISO -
Fortinet

mk palmore

Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor, Digital Transformation Leader - Google Cloud

bill schlough

SVP & CIO -
San Francisco Giants

kelly smith

CIO & CDO -
Hagerty

Joanne hU Corum

CIO -
McCoy Corporation

 
 

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JOHN BARTHO
CIO
JOHN BARTHO
CIO

More diverse participants in the Premier Connects CIO leadership forum than I've been in of late - that's awesomeness!

CIO
DARA MEATH
Divisional CIO, Head of Digital/E-commerce, Conair Corporation
DARA MEATH
Divisional CIO, Head of Digital/E-commerce, Conair Corporation

The discussion was engaging and entertaining. It was a nice change from the standard CIO events.

Divisional CIO, Head of Digital/E-commerce, Conair Corporation
PAUL SAWYER
CIO, Acoustic Distinctions
PAUL SAWYER
CIO, Acoustic Distinctions

Great forum of colleagues, that is well prepared, easy to relate to, and can pivot well to the question answers dialog.

CIO, Acoustic Distinctions
JEFFREY SCHMIDT
Division IT Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
JEFFREY SCHMIDT
Division IT Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers

Informative presentations with a showcase of interesting topics and talent.

Division IT Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers
JOSH GOLDSMITH
CIO, Techsurgeons
JOSH GOLDSMITH
CIO, Techsurgeons

Premier's Events are a great way to keep the conference vibe going, without all the pains of travel.

CIO, Techsurgeons
REBECCA BECK
VP of IT Partnerships for Children of Cumberland County
REBECCA BECK
VP of IT Partnerships for Children of Cumberland County

Such a great presentation today on leading a hybrid workforce! There were so many wonderful tips shared on developing a strong team culture in this new environment!

VP of IT Partnerships for Children of Cumberland County
MICHAEL PYTEL
CTO, Fulfilld
MICHAEL PYTEL
CTO, Fulfilld

Today's session provided a lot of thought-provoking discussions for me to take back to my team

CTO, Fulfilld
ABDUL AZIZ
IT Director, Southwest Asthma and Allergy
ABDUL AZIZ
IT Director, Southwest Asthma and Allergy

The forum helped me fine-tune my IT management strategy in Cyber Security, it was great to see Industry leaders using some of the same practices as I do!

IT Director, Southwest Asthma and Allergy
GEORGE ROSATO
Director IT, CONSOL Energy Inc.
GEORGE ROSATO
Director IT, CONSOL Energy Inc.

I am always learning something new when I attend this event!

Director IT, CONSOL Energy Inc.
JOSE NG
CIO, Power-Flo Technologies
JOSE NG
CIO, Power-Flo Technologies

The forum was very insightful and practical, looking forward to the next one!

CIO, Power-Flo Technologies
JIM COCHRAN
VP, IT, NOCO Energy Corp
JIM COCHRAN
VP, IT, NOCO Energy Corp

Strong presenters discussing real-world issues. It was great.

VP, IT, NOCO Energy Corp
WILLIAM BROMLEY
Directory of the Community College of Philadelphia
WILLIAM BROMLEY
Directory of the Community College of Philadelphia

Always on the Cutting edge, great speakers and engaging topics - Every Time!

Directory of the Community College of Philadelphia

 

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Following a 14-year career in IT before acquiring Premier Connects in 2018, CEO and Creative Director Alyssa Smith intimately understands—and values—the grit, innovation, and agile leadership necessary to (re)build a thriving company.

With her mission-driven, female-run company, Alyssa has worked hard to create spaces for intentional, thought-provoking conversations and inclusive spaces for both seasoned keynote speakers and those unaccustomed to invitations to use their voices for impact.

 

KEVIN WILKINS -
CIO, CITY OF FORT COLLINS

"Exceeded my expectations for a virtual CIO forum, well planned and executed with no disruptions. Topics and speakers were very enriching, virtually engaging and thought provoking. Talk Shifts tips were practical yet profound, this alone was a true gift to take away from the event."