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Next Gen Partnering Summit 2024

Better Together: Partnerships and Innovation to Accelerate Growth

Reston, Virginia
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Essential Foundations for Successful Partnerships: Cultivating Trust and Influence

Leveraging Generative AI: Driving Growth and Innovation 

Customizing Success: Adopting Proven Systems for Partnership Excellence

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2024 Next Gen Partnering Summit

A Full Day of Insightful Sessions
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Agenda Highlights:

  • Partnering for Innovation: Explore how Partner Lifetime Value drives high-impact, long-lasting partnerships, fostering a thriving community and exponential growth.​​

  • Visionary Leadership: Discuss strategies for setting a strategic direction that promotes innovation, builds trust, and aligns with long-term goals in a fast-changing market.​​

  • Multi-Generational Dynamics: Learn to manage diverse teams and leverage technology for effective cross-generational marketing.​​

  • Generative AI: Discover how AI enhances business processes, boosts efficiency, improves customer service, and increases security. Hear success stories and actionable AI strategies.​​​

  • Strategic Expansion: Top CEOs share insights on using strategic partnerships to enter new markets, mitigate risks, and unlock growth opportunities globally.

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The Next Gen Summit is your gateway to a transformative experience where thought leaders, innovators, and industry influencers come together to discuss and shape the future of community and business. This full-day event will delve into critical topics including Achieving Exponential Growth Through Partner Lifetime Value, Business Acceleration, Trusted Relationships, and Community Building.

Who Should Attend?

Why Attend?

  • Strategic Insights: Gain actionable strategies to drive growth and innovation.

  • Peer Learning: Learn from others' successes and challenges for fresh perspectives.

  • Lasting Connections: Build valuable, ongoing relationships for future collaboration and shared knowledge.

  • ​Network with like-minded professionals, gain actionable insights, and develop strategies for partnership and co-investment initiatives.

- Directors and VP's: managing alliances and channel relationships, seeking to advanced partner engagement. - Chief Revenue Officers (CROs): Senior executives aiming to maximize revenue with innovative partnership strategies and co-investment opportunities. - Chief Partner Officers: Leaders dedicated to partnership strategies, looking to deepen engagement and create value within enterprise ecosystems. - Channel Chiefs: Those responsible for driving business through specific channels, looking to enhance performance through strategic partnerships. - Marketing and Sales Professionals: Ideal for professionals aligning strategies to expand market reach through co-marketing and co-selling with partners. - Corporate Executives and Business Leaders: CEOs, COOs, CMOs, and other C-suite members seeking strategic insights on growth through partnerships. - Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Visionaries aiming to accelerate growth through strategic partnerships and co-investment frameworks.

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Companies Represented
Companies are Fortune 500
Title of VP, CXO, Principal, Managing Director
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Featured Speakers

Speakers
We are proud to present an esteemed lineup of speakers representing diverse expertise and insights from various industries. 
Additional Speakers will be added as confirmed.

Tamika Tremaglio, J.D., MBA

Tamika Tremaglio is a distinguished finance professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in professional services, excelling in strategy development, operations management, risk management, talent development, forensic accounting, and regulatory compliance. As the former Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), she successfully negotiated the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement, securing a $250 million increase in player salaries and benefits, with an estimated $50 billion impact over seven years. She also pioneered a groundbreaking provision allowing the NBPA to invest in NBA teams through private equity, fostering generational wealth for players. Beyond her corporate achievements, Tamika is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving on the boards of over 10 organizations, including Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, DC-CAP, Tuskegee University, Mount St. Mary’s University, and SDA Bocconi in Milan. Her leadership and dedication to social causes demonstrate her broad impact on both business and community development

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Theresa Caragol
CEO, AchieveUnite Inc.

Theresa Caragol is the Founder and CEO, AchieveUnite Inc., the Partnering Success Company passionately focused on helping people organizations thrive through the development of trusting, dynamic partnerships. With deep experience across the channel and partner ecosystem, their proven approach to uplevel partnering expertise and effectiveness delivers strong financial return and business transformation.

 

Ms. Caragol is a sought-after influencer with more than 20 years of experience across over 50 countries, building and managing multi-million-dollar indirect channel teams and strategic alliance programs from inception to sales success.  She has developed numerous Executive Advisory Boards and Think Tanks, and co-founded the Baptie Women’s Leadership Council.

 

Ms. Caragol has received numerous IT industry channel accolades and is a member of the CompTIA Channel Faculty - curriculum development, Baptie Channel Chiefs, Industry Think Tank and Council – Facilitator, as well as Non-Profit Boards: National Choral Society. Theresa Caragol is also a sought-after speaker, author, trainer, and facilitator, and was recently featured in the books, How To Be A Woman In Technology (While Focusing On What Matters Most) and How to be an Emotionally Intelligent Leader and will soon release a book soon.

 

Prior to founding AchieveUnite Inc, Theresa held senior executive roles at Extreme Networks, Ciena and Nortel. She holds a Bachelors from Virginia Tech, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and an Executive Masters in Leadership from Georgetown University Business School.

 

Theresa regularly speaks, writes, and blogs on a variety of topics in notable publications such as Forbes.com, and for some of today’s most recognized technology companies.

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Cherish Isaac
Vice President of Sales Development & Operations
Insperity

Cherish Isaac is the Vice President of Sales Development & Operations at Insperity, a leading provider of human resources and business performance solutions designed to help businesses succeed so communities prosper. Cherish is a dynamic and results-oriented leader with over 26 years of progressive experience in driving sales growth, optimizing sales processes, and leading cross-functional teams. She has a proven track record of scaling sales operations, expanding market presence, and fostering leadership development.

 

As Vice President, she leads five distinct areas of the Growth Organization. Sales Talent Development, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Sales Analytics and the Market Growth and Expansion team. Each team takes a multi-faceted approach to aligning cross-functional needs, and Cherish’s leadership of these areas has ensured all-around support of Insperity’s growing sales force allowing them to focus more acutely on selling and relationship building with clients.

 

In addition to her work at Insperity, Cherish is a mother of two grown boys, one GenY AKA Millennial and one GenZ. She also serves as a member of the Bauer Executive Education Advisory Board. Previously, she served on the Board of Directors for the High School Band Booster as well as other leadership roles in her church. Embodying Insperity’s commitment to the community, she has also volunteered for many organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Sinclair Children’s Center, Harkins House for Women, Heaven’s Army, and Home of Amazing Grace for Women.

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Michelle Hodges
SVP Global Channels and Alliances 

Ivanti

As SVP Global Channels and Alliances, Michelle oversees Ivanti’s worldwide partner ecosystem. This is critical for Ivanti’s growth strategy, as partners are an extension of the team and allow for greater reach to meet customer needs.

 

Michelle’s professional passion is to discover the true value basis between a company, its GTM motion, and its ecosystem. She has global experience working with companies in international expansion both in operating and go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Most recently, Michelle led the channel business at GitLab during its IPO. Her unique understanding of how indirect routes to market contribute to overall operating efficiency, revenue growth, and customer value was formed during her time with companies like Microsoft, VMWare and Business Objects; building global channels, services and alliance opportunities.

 

Michelle holds an M.B.A. International Management and an M.A. International Policy Studies from Monterey Institute of International Studies – Monterey, CA.; and a B.A. French Literature and Philosophy from Whittier College, Whittier, CA.

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David Schlosser
COO, ThunderCat Technology 

David Schlosser, also known as Dave, has been in the IT industry for over 30 years.  He is currently Chief Operating Officer of ThunderCat Technology, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. ThunderCat is a leading solutions partner to the U.S. Government, educational institutions, and commercial companies. Dave leads the Sales teams focused on selling to Federal agencies, State and Local agencies and Commercial customers. Dave currently is a member of executive advisory councils for many of ThunderCat’s partners. Dave also advises companies on how to start and grow Public Sector sales teams.

Prior to ThunderCat, Dave was at NetApp Federal for 6 years where he held the position of District Sales Manager, leading the sales teams calling on Civilian accounts. Prior to that, Dave spent 18 years at Sun Microsystems Federal where he held the position of District Sales Manager for DOD accounts. While at Sun Microsystems, Dave also held positions of DOD Sales Rep, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator and other technical positions. Dave also spent 7 years at NBI Inc, where he was in a number of technical positions.

Dave has a strong track record of building successful sales teams and has vast experience in selling solutions to the U.S. Government. Dave is a graduate of Control Data Institute where he earned a degree in Customer Engineering.   Dave spent many years coaching his sons in basketball in the Catholic CYO league and in the Herndon High School Optimist league.

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Brigadier General Chad Raduege (Retired)

Chad retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2023 as a general officer with nearly 29-years of cyber operations, communications, and information technology experience.  He is a seasoned 9-time commander, leading complex international organizations, and a thought leader with vast strategy development, policy, resource management, operations, risk mitigation, and budget experience. 

As Commander of the White House Communications Agency, Chad oversaw an elite unit that provided assured communications and information services, anytime and anywhere, for the President, Vice President, National Security Council, and White House Staff, from the Oval Office to travel locations worldwide.  Chad’s final assignment was the Director of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Cyber, as well as, Chief Information Officer for U.S. European Command, where he ensured communications readiness across the European theater -- with NATO, the world’s premier military alliance, and 51 countries -- through policy and security cooperation efforts. 

In addition, Chad serves as the Chairman and CEO of the Air Force Cyberspace & Air Traffic Control Association, is a member of the Board of Directors for AFCEA International and is a member of the Board of Advisors for both the Military Cyber Professionals Association and the Air and Space Forces Association’s Cyber Patriot Program.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.

In his new role Chad Raduege is the Executive Director, Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute at The University of Tulsa.  He leads an Institute focused on developing, testing, and deploying cyber research outcomes and technology developments. The University of Tulsa is leveraging nationally recognized cyber scholars in academia and research, in addition to Tulsa’s dynamic business and innovation community, to meet the global demand for cyber talent and technology.

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Barb Huelskamp
Sr. Vice President of Global Channels & Alliances
Qualys

Barb Huelskamp is the Sr Vice President of Global Channels & Alliances at Qualys. She is responsible for the partner strategy, program, and global team driving mutual growth and value with channel partners.  During her +25-year career in channel and sales leadership, she has delivered global revenue growth leading transformative channel strategies that increase market share, accelerate growth, and forge new partnerships/alliances. Her professional experience also includes program development, process improvement, and helping partners with complex change management or business transformation.  

Prior to joining Qualys, Barb led the global partner strategy and program at Alteryx analytics automation, and ISV GTM strategies and Public Sector Partner Programs globally at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Before AWS, Barb served as vice president of global channels at MicroPact, and vice president of NA channels at Polycom and Jabra. She has created or optimized partner programs attracting new global system integrators and strategic partners resulting in channel-led sales.  

An avid community member, Barb is a board member for CRN’s Women of the Channel, and mentors young professionals through a variety of organizations. She is also an independent Board Director at Leading Like a Lady non-profit organization.  

Barb lives near Charlotte, NC with her husband Paul. They enjoy time with their four adult children, sons-in-law, and grandchildren as often as possible.   

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Patricia Bogoevici

Head of Worldwide Channel System Engineering
Nutanix

In this role, she is responsible for defining, building, and executing the strategy for technical solution selling and enablement for Nutanix’s global partner ecosystem, which includes global and regional system integrators, strategic alliances, independent software vendors and distribution and resale channel partners.An experienced IT executive with more than 20 years in the industry, prior to joining Nutanix Patricia was part of the sales leadership at Red Hat and VMware. As a presales leader focusing on large financial services accounts, she had a strong collaboration with global services integrators on digital transformation and application modernization projects, focusing on the adoption of infrastructure-as-code, containers, and platform-as-a-service.

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Linda Hutchinson
Global Partner Leader 

Ciena

Linda Hutchinson is the Global Partner Leader for Ciena and is responsible for all aspects of Ciena’s award winning Ciena Partner Network Ecosystem (CPNe) program and operations. She also has global responsibility for the channel go-to-market strategy, partner sales, and field enablement for Solution Providers covering the Enterprise, Federal, Public Sector, and Network Operator markets. With over 15 years of leadership in channel-centric roles, Linda is known for “connecting the dots” to anticipate where high tech markets are converging. She’s a change agent adept at transforming sales organizations into high performing teams.

Prior to joining Ciena, Linda held senior sales leadership, corporate strategy, global alliance, and channel development roles at both Avaya and Nortel where she drove consistent achievement of targets ranging from $50M to $1B. Having also enjoyed a stint as an entrepreneur launching an information security and risk management consulting firm, she is a strong advocate for women in business, data privacy, information security, and STEM. 

An active volunteer, she formerly led the Women In Technology Career Explorations team focused on raising STEM awareness within middle and high school girls. Linda received her Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University and her MBA from Emory University.

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John Beauchert
 

John Beuchert is a seasoned channel executive with over 30 years of experience in driving double-digit sales growth through strategic global channel initiatives, analytics, and incentive-based programs. With a solid background in Cloud and Fortune 500 companies, John excels in leading rapid and effective organizational changes, even under challenging conditions. He has a proven track record of managing large global teams and handling substantial budgets exceeding $100 million. His aggressive leadership in global channel incentive and operational initiatives has consistently led to successful management of several multi-billion-dollar acquisitions and the associated channel integrations.

Outside of his professional life, John resides in Lehi, Utah, where he enjoys a variety of hobbies including cars and bikes (both motor and electric MTB), golfing, fishing, and watching collegiate and professional sports such as football, basketball, and Formula 1.

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Channel Program Manager

 
“It was interactive, engaging and most of all interesting! I never once found myself checking my phone or looking up what was next. I was too intrigued by the lineup you all had.​"
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VP of Business Development

"It was an excellent opportunity to learn from the AU team and network with a remarkable group of professionals. The quality of the speakers, the venue, and the hospitality humbled me. The team did a fantastic job organizing and facilitating the event. BRAVO!!​"
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Global Chief Marketing Officer

“What well-crafted event.  Was insightful and allowed us to have a lot of great conversations. And, we had fun!  Wonderful to spend time with all of you. Again, well done!​.”

Testimonials

Insights from Past Summits

Past Summits

2023 Company and Attendee Demographic

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  • Wed, Oct 23
    11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Ste 100, Reston, VA
    Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
    11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Ste 100, Reston, VA
    Oct 23, 2024, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST
    11493 Sunset Hills Rd, Ste 100, Reston, VA
    Better Together: Partnerships and Innovation to Accelerate Growth Essential Foundations for Successful Partnerships: Cultivating Trust and Influence Leveraging Generative AI: Driving Growth and Innovation Customizing Success: Adopting Proven Systems for Partnership Excellence
  • Tue, Oct 22
    Founding Farmers Reston Station
    Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Founding Farmers Reston Station, 1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
    Oct 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Founding Farmers Reston Station, 1904 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
    ExecConnect Charity and Awards Dinner on October 22, 2024 at Founding Farmers Reston Station. This exclusive gathering of partnering executives promises an evening of insightful conversations, unparalleled networking opportunities and an new industry awards ceremony.
  • Sun, Oct 20
    Homewood Suites by Hilton
    Oct 20, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT – Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
    Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1735 Business Center Dr, Reston, VA 20190, USA
    Oct 20, 2024, 6:00 AM EDT – Oct 24, 2024, 5:00 PM EDT
    Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1735 Business Center Dr, Reston, VA 20190, USA
    All, Annette will be reserving our Achieve Unite Group Block where Room & Tax will be covered. Please Enter your Arrival and departure dates in the RSVP
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Agenda

Exec Connect Charity & Awards Dinner
Tuesday, October 22, 2024  6:00 PM - 9:00 pm  (separate ticket)

Next Gen Partnering Summit
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
AGENDA

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

30 Mins
Theresa Caragol, 

President, AchieveUnite

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

30 Minutes

Keynote

Brigadier General Chad Raduege (Retired)

Sponsored by: MarketSource

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

10 Minutes

Inspire Talk

Chris Cleary

Sponsored by: MarketSource

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

30 Minutes
Fireside Chat

Lisa Citron- F5

Michelle Hodges

Linda Hutchinson- Ciena

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

20 Minutes

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

30 Minutes

Select 1 of 3 Workshops

Trust at the Core:  Enduring Partnerships in a Dynamic World

Join us as Theresa Caragol, CEO of AchieveUnite, kicks off the Next Gen Summit with insights into the concept of Partner Lifetime Value as a guiding North Star for building trusted relationships and driving business acceleration. Gain valuable perspectives on how to elevate your partnership strategies and become a pivotal force in your industry community. She will also discuss the importance of being part of a community and highlight how strong partnerships can foster a thriving ecosystem that leads to exponential growth

Securing Trust: Lessons on Building Reliable Partnerships

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful partnership and business operation. Drawing from a distinguished career in a highly regarded government agency, our speaker will provide an unparalleled perspective on the foundational principles of trust and how they can be effectively translated into the business world. This session will explore strategies for cultivating deep trust within teams and with external partners, emphasizing the importance of integrity, vigilance, and commitment in every interaction. Key Highlights: Principles of Trust: Overview of core trust principles critical to national security and their relevance to business practices, focusing on integrity, consistency, and transparency. Building a Culture of Security and Trust: Strategies for embedding a security mindset within corporate culture that prioritizes trust, from onboarding processes to ongoing partnership management. Risk Assessment and Management: Insights into the risk management strategies, including identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities within partnerships and how to mitigate them. Crisis Management and Trust: How trust plays a crucial role in managing crises, with practical examples from national security operations and how these can apply to corporate scenarios. Ethics and Compliance: The importance of upholding ethical standards and compliance as pillars of trust-building, with guidance on creating frameworks that reinforce ethical behavior across the organization. Case Studies: Real-life scenarios where trust was pivotal in the success or failure of missions, drawing parallels to business operations and the impact of trust on outcomes. Interactive Q&A: An opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the speaker, exploring deeper into the themes of trust and security and how to apply these lessons to enhance their leadership and partnership strategies.

Building Trust in Dynamic Sales Environments: A Strategic Approach

In this concise and impactful 10-minute session, Chris Cleary will explore the evolving nature of partnerships in today’s fast-paced sales environments. Focusing on the critical role of trust, Chris will discuss how to secure and sustain enduring strategic partnerships that drive success. Learn how to navigate the complexities of dynamic markets while building relationships that stand the test of time. This talk will provide actionable insights for fostering trust and strategically positioning your partnerships for long-term growth.

Leveraging Trust and Strategic Insights for Partnership Excellence: Co-selling Road Map

Fireside Chat Topics: - Integrating Trust in Technology Solutions - Navigating the Complexities of Global Sales Networks - Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Innovation - Building and Sustaining Trust During Digital Transformation - The Role of Leadership in Fostering an Ethical Technology Culture - Future Trends in Tech: Trust, Security, and Customer Engagement

Break and Sponsor Table Synergies

Partnership Mastery Series: Strategies for Success in Collaboration, Digital Platforms, and Trust-Building 

Select 1 of 3 Workshops during these two slots:

WORKSHOP #1 Harmonizing Conflict: Mastering Co-Selling Strategies for Optimal Outcomes. WORKSHOP #2 Marketplace Mastery: Unlocking Collaborative Success in Digital Platforms-- WORKSHOP #3- Workshop #3: Trust as the Cornerstone: Mastering the PQI Evolution for Partnership Excellence

11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Transition to Second Workshop

10 Minutes

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

30 Minutes

Select 1 of 3 Workshops

11:40 AM - 11:50 AM

10 Minutes

Inspire Talk

Atlassian

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

10 Minutes

Inspire Talk

TBD

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

30 Minutes

Lunch & Intentional Networking

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

20 Minute

Keynote

Large Government Agency on

Government Security

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM

20 Minutes
Panel

Christian Goffi- Nutanix

Mindset AI

Jesica Baker- AchieveUnite

1:10 PM - 1:55 PM

45 Minutes

Roundtable Rendezvous  

1:55 PM - 2:00 PM

5 Minutes

Stretch & Transition

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

45 Minutes

Roundtable Rendezvous  

2:45 PM - 2:55 PM

10 Minutes

Inspire Talk

Cherish Isaac, Insperity

Partnership Mastery Series: Strategies for Success in Collaboration, Digital Platforms, and Trust-Building 

Select 1 of 3 Workshops during these two slots:

WORKSHOP #1 Harmonizing Conflict: Mastering Co-Selling Strategies for Optimal Outcomes. WORKSHOP #2 Marketplace Mastery: Unlocking Collaborative Success in Digital Platforms-- WORKSHOP #3- Workshop #3: Trust as the Cornerstone: Mastering the PQI Evolution for Partnership Excellence

Atlassian will share powerful insights on how to lead effectively through times of change and uncertainty. Drawing from his experiences, Mark will explore the essential qualities of resilient leadership, the importance of purpose-driven decision-making, and how to empower teams to embrace change as an opportunity for growth. This session will leave you with actionable strategies to guide your organization through challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.

Leading Through Change: Navigating Uncertainty with Purpose and Resilience

The Power of Gratitude: Transforming Workplaces and Lives

In this uplifting 10-minute session, explore how practicing gratitude can transform both personal and professional environments. This talk will delve into the science behind gratitude, showcasing how small acts of appreciation can boost morale, strengthen relationships, and create a positive ripple effect in the workplace and beyond. Through inspiring stories and practical tips, you'll learn how to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, fostering a culture of positivity and well-being that benefits everyone.

Lunch Keynote & Intentional Networking

Navigating the Future of Generative AI: Standards and Opportunities for Partners

In an era where digital transformation is imperative, the convergence of cybersecurity and AI resilience forms a cornerstone of sustainable business strategy. Join a leading expert from a large Government Security Agency as we explore the critical role these elements play in enhancing and protecting modern business ecosystems. This session will delve into how robust cybersecurity practices not only safeguard but also enable the effective deployment and scalability of AI technologies, driving innovation and fostering trustworthy, resilient partnerships.

AI Mastery for Partners: Enhancing Customer Engagement, Marketing, and Co-Selling Strategies

AI-Powered Partner and Customer Experience: A dynamic discussion where you will learn how to leverage AI tools to transform partner and customer interactions. Discover innovative ways to enhance the customer journey and streamline partner collaborations, ensuring a seamless integration of AI into your service offerings. Marketing AI Innovations: Communicating Value and Building Trust: This discussion focuses on the challenges and strategies involved in marketing AI innovations. Learn how to articulate the benefits and capabilities of AI solutions effectively, ensuring your messaging builds trust and clearly conveys the value proposition to partners and customers alike. Future of AI in Co-Selling and Partnering Success: Trends and Predictions: Look ahead with a session dedicated to the emerging trends in AI and how they will impact co-selling and partnership dynamics. Explore predictions about the future developments in AI technology and cybersecurity, preparing your business to adapt and thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

Roundtable Rendezvous: Rapid Insights on Rotation

3 Topics Rotate to Groups of 25ppl for 15 mins Each- 

Leading Change, Multi-Generation, Marketplace Success 

Dive into an exhilarating session of "Roundtable Rendezvous," where knowledge and insights move to you! In this unique setup, speakers specializing in crucial contemporary topics will rotate among tables, delivering concise, impactful discussions to seated attendees. Each table will host a different topic, allowing attendees to gather a spectrum of insights without leaving their seats. This format encourages deeper interaction, focused learning, and a dynamic exchange of ideas, making it perfect for attendees seeking a broad overview of several subjects in a short amount of time.

Transition and Stretch

Roundtable Rendezvous: Rapid Insights on Rotation

3 Topics Rotate to Groups of 25ppl for 15 mins Each- 

Navigating Conflict, AI, Co-Selling

Dive into an exhilarating session of "Roundtable Rendezvous," where knowledge and insights move to you! In this unique setup, speakers specializing in crucial contemporary topics will rotate among tables, delivering concise, impactful discussions to seated attendees. Each table will host a different topic, allowing attendees to gather a spectrum of insights without leaving their seats. This format encourages deeper interaction, focused learning, and a dynamic exchange of ideas, making it perfect for attendees seeking a broad overview of several subjects in a short amount of time.

In a workforce that spans multiple generations, bridging the divide between different age groups is essential for fostering trust and driving both personal and organizational growth. Join Cherish from Insperity as they explore how understanding generational dynamics on how Gen Y, Millennials, and others build and maintain trust and can empower your company's growth.

Bridging the Multi-Generational Divide: Empowering Growth Through Trust, Knowledge, and Strategic Planning

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

20 Minutes

Fireside Chat

Lisa Citron - F5

Tamika Tremaglio, Managing Partner at TA Sports Ventures
Former Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

15 Minutes

Closing Remarks

Theresa Caragol

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Leading with Purpose: Driving Success with Leadership and Strategic Partnerships

In today’s interconnected business world, successful leadership goes beyond managing internal teams; it extends to how leaders cultivate and steer partnerships. This session will explore how effective leadership can enhance the value of partnerships, driving mutual success and long-term growth. Tamika Tremaglio will share her insights on how strategic leadership can foster strong, resilient partnerships that are built on trust, shared goals, and aligned values. Key Discussion Points: The Role of Leadership in Partnerships: How leadership influences the success of strategic partnerships. Leading with transparency, integrity, and purpose to build trust and alignment between partners. Building Collaborative Cultures: Strategies for creating a collaborative culture within and between organizations that supports joint success. Encouraging innovation and shared problem-solving through effective leadership. Navigating Challenges in Partnerships: Approaches to overcoming common challenges in partnerships, such as misaligned objectives or communication breakdowns. Maintaining resilience and adaptability in the face of partnership challenges. Leadership by Example: How leading by example within partnerships can inspire teams and partners to achieve more. The impact of ethical leadership on partnership outcomes. Session Value: Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to lead in a way that not only strengthens internal teams but also enhances the value and effectiveness of strategic partnerships. They will leave with actionable strategies for fostering collaborative environments, driving partnership success, and leading with purpose to achieve shared goals. This approach aligns Tamika's leadership expertise with the theme of partnerships, providing valuable insights that will resonate with the audience at the Next Gen Summit.

Closing Remarks from Theresa Caragol

Networking Reception at Sponsor Tables

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