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Keeping business representatives informed is an important part of successful technology solutions. Each year Golden West hosts value-added sessions for organizational leaders. Watch this page for details.

Sign up for the 2024 TECHLeadership Conference on Tuesday, October 1.

The TECHLeadership Conference is a premier event dedicated to fostering innovation, creativity, and community within the technology and business sectors. Held at the Box Elder Event Center on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, Golden West Technologies, SDN Communications, and Omnitech bridge the gap between technology and leadership, from the boardroom to IT, by providing a platform for thought leaders to share practical, forward-thinking insights that can shape the future of our businesses and communities.

2024 TECHLeadership Conference Schedule

Morning Session:

7:15 to 8:00 a.m.: Registration, Breakfast, and Networking

8:00 to 8:15 a.m.: Kickoff & Housekeeping

8:30 to 9:15 a.m.: Opening Keynote Presentation by Scott Meyer, Chipp.ai

9:25 to 9:55 a.m.: Breakout Sessions #1

    • Nick Podhradsky, SBS Cybersecurity
    • Joshua Henderson, Omnitech, Inc.

10:05 to 10:35 a.m.: Breakout Sessions #2

    • Eric Eisenbraun, Golden West Technologies
    • Lee Rempel, Riddles Jewelry

10:45 to 11:15 a.m.: Breakout Session #3

    • Travis Kroger & Matt Irwin
    • Scott Meyer, Chipp.ai

11:30 to noon: LUNCH

Afternoon Session:

Noon to 12:45 p.m.: Lunch Keynote Presentation by Dr. Rachel Headley, Rose Group Int’l

1:00 to 1:20 p.m.: Cyber Jeopardy

1:20 to 1:45 p.m.: Reverse Q&A

1:55 to 2:25 p.m.: Breakout Session #4

    • Travis Kroger, FifthWall Solutions
    • Lysa Allison, Cornerstone Rescue Mission

2:35 to 3:05 p.m.: Breakout Session #5

    • Jim Edman, CISA
    • Chris Aeilts, SDN Communications

3:05 to 3:50 p.m.: Closing Keynote Panel Discussion

    • Tony Pannone, Highmark FCU
    • Zach Routt, Dacotah Bank
    • Robert Thompson, Monument Health

3:50 to 4:00 p.m.: Closing Remarks & Networking