Keynote: From Hype to Help: Demystifying AI for Everyday Impact
With 30+ years in software delivery and a Senior Technology Architect certification, James leads global teams building and operationalizing Generative AI. He blends architecture, DevOps, and modern engineering to turn prototypes into production outcomes—and he’s an active force in Tampa’s tech community as a meetup organizer and DevOpsDays Tampa Bay leader.

Dockside Chat: AI Governance & Security within Healthcare & Finance
Johan Lidros (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSE, ITIL-F, HITRUST CCSFP) is President of Eminere Group with over 20 years of experience in IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management. He has led engagements across industries and is well-versed in frameworks like COBIT, NIST, HITRUST, and ISO 27001. A frequent conference speaker and accredited ISACA instructor, Johan also serves as President and Certification Chair of ISACA West Florida and sits on the HIMSS Central North Florida board.

Dockside Chat: AI Governance & Security within Healthcare & Finance
John TerBush is a VP of Threat Intelligence at a major financial institution, with a focus on detection engineering, malware and infrastructure analysis, and tracking malicious operations. He has worked in security operations for decades, with a transition to information security after many years working as a private investigator.

Panel Discussion: AI Real World Use Cases
Daniella brings a go‑to‑market lens to AI adoption—bridging product value, sales enablement, and measurable customer impact across highly regulated industries.

A veteran operator and growth leader, Russ focuses XTIUM on “help over hype”—secure cloud, AI‑driven operations, and outcomes customers can prove. He opens and closes the summit with a pragmatic view of where to spend and where to save with AI.

Breakout: Data‑Powered Client Communications
Scott co‑founded Truiem to bring proactive visibility to hybrid work and contact center performance. He’ll show how TruExperience™ helps IT and CX teams manage service delivery with precision.

Breakout: Microsoft Security Copilot: AI for Security and Beyond
Freda leads U.S. go‑to‑market for Microsoft 365 Copilot in SMB, specializing in partner enablement and adoption. Expect a rollout plan that aligns Copilot to real‑world security outcomes and clear governance.

Breakout: Digital Workplace Powered by AI
With 25+ years in IT sales and strategy (including co‑founding dinCloud), David brings practitioner stories on scaling DaaS, improving user experience, and lowering TCO for global teams. 

Dockside Chat: AI Governance & Security within Healthcare & Finance
Sravan Elineni is a technologist with over a decade of experience in healthcare data systems, pharmaceutical GxP, and advanced technologies like machine learning, robotics, and NLP. He recently led the development of a collaborative deep learning system for secure, cross-organizational healthcare innovation. Sravan also co-founded a company focused on streamlining robotics hardware deployments, bringing together deep technical expertise and strategic leadership to drive impactful, real-world solutions.

Dockside Chat: AI Governance & Security within Healthcare & Finance
Mikael Loefstrand is a technology executive and AI strategist with over 20 years of experience in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. He is Managing Partner at Agera Partner and Founder & CEO of AI Data Defense, advising on AI adoption and data protection. A former SAP Global VP & CTO and co-founder of SAP Data Custodian, Mikael holds 16 patents and is the only Swedish recipient of Sun Microsystems' Distinguished Engineer honor.

Panel Discussion: AI Real World Use Cases
A customer‑first revenue leader, Walt helps enterprises translate AI, security, and modern workplace investments into measurable business outcomes. He co‑hosts the EDGE main stage and anchors the Real‑World Use Cases panel.

Breakout: AI ROI: Designing the Right AI Roadmap
A recognized leader in enterprise AI, Zoiner has trained thousands of executives and architects and authored Microsoft’s official Azure curriculum. He’ll map agentic AI to outcomes, architectures, and governance you can deploy.

Dockside Chat: AI Governance & Security within Healthcare & Finance
Timothy Youngblood is the former SVP, Chief Security Officer at T-Mobile and former CISO at McDonald’s, Dell, and Kimberly-Clark, where he helped establish global cybersecurity leadership. He’s held advisory roles at KPMG and is currently CISO-in-Residence at Astrix Security. An active angel investor and board advisor, Youngblood was named Keiretsu Forum’s top member in 2024 and supports leading cybersecurity, medtech, and cleantech startups.

Panel Discussion: AI Real World Use Cases
A Tampa native and people‑centric technologist, Joel connects executive goals with technical realities. He moderates the Dockside Chat on AI governance and security and contributes to the Real‑World Use Cases panel—drawing on hands‑on experience across cloud, security, and enablement.

Breakout: Digital Workplace Powered by AI
Mark helps mid‑market and enterprise organizations modernize application and desktop workloads. His expertise spans DaaS/IaaS/PaaS, AI/ML, and security across private, public, and hybrid clouds.

Breakout Session (TBD)
Manny brings Citrix’s perspective on secure, intelligent data access and user experience—practical guidance on reducing risk without slowing work.