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    LARGEST REGIONAL IT & SECURITY
    CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON

    Strategically Accelerating our Businesses through IT and Security

    March 5, 2026
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Overview

The 17th Annual Texas Technology Summit will be held on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at the Norris Conference Center - Houston/CityCentre (816 Town & Country Blvd, Suite 210, Houston, TX 77024) from 8am-4pm. This year's theme: Future-Ready: Where AI, Systems, and Culture Unite.

This B-B event is targeted for the Technology and Security community.  Attendees consist of IT/IS Executives and Direct reports across all verticals within the state of Texas interested in Networking, Researching/Learning, Career Advancement, and Purchasing. Attend the Texas Technology Summit to get the right tools and make vital connections to best prepare your company for the broad spectrum of ever-changing technology trends.

 

Governing Body Members

John Barrow
CISO
JB Poindexter & Co

Mario Chiock
CISO & Fellow Emeritus
Schlumberger

Mark Combs
Director of Security and Facilities
Harris County Clerk

Marc Crudgington
VP of IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Crane Worldwide Logistics

Randy Frazier
CTO
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Jessica Getz
Partner
AXIA Partners

Brooke Grammier
Principal, CIO
CannonDesign

Michael Gregg
CIO | Director of Field Strategy
Palo Alto Networks

Gene Janiszewski
CEO
Paradigm Group, Inc.

Mark Lennon
Chief Information & Digital Officer
NET Power

Dr. Carolyn Lightfoot
CIO Information Technology Division
Lee College

Marcus Manning
Chief Information Officer
Smart Financial

Kelly Markey
CEO & CISO
Revival Tech Solutions

David Mosley
Vice President Information Technology
Waukesha-Pearce Industries

Daya Nand
Author | Board Member with ISACA | Director of Cybersecurity Program
Texas A&M University-Victoria

Hellmut Ometzberger
Senior Director Information Technology
MRC Global

Daryl "Radar" Riley
Board Member & Membership Director
ISACA Houston

Alexander Rosca
Director of IT
RNWBL

Andres Ruz
CISO
5 Factor Technology

Mark Seale
CTO
City of Houston

Mike Wangsmo
Senior Director of Datacenter Engineering
Arm

Linda White
Director of Information Security
Axiom Medical

Walter Wilkerson
Senior VP Information Technology
First Community Credit Union

Jason Williams
Executive Director Global Infrastructure & Operations
JB Poindexter & Co

Sponsors

We would like to thank our all of our sponsors for being a part of this year's Texas Technology Summit. From being a sponsor, you will be recognized for the education and mission your company contributes to our tradeshow, panels, and sessions. Many of our sponsors have been a part of our annual summit for many years and we are proud to support them.

Platinum Sponsor

https://beyondtrust.com

BeyondTrust is the global cybersecurity leader protecting your Paths to Privilege™ with an identity-centric approach. We are leading the charge in transforming identity security and are trusted by 20,000 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 100, and our global ecosystem of partners.

Gold Sponsors

https://hitachivantara.com

Hitachi Vantara is transforming the way data fuels innovation. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., Hitachi Vantara provides the data foundation the world's leading innovators rely on. Through data storage, infrastructure systems, cloud management and digital expertise, the company helps customers build the foundation for sustainable business growth.

Eat & Learn Sponsors

https://oneidentity.com

One Identity delivers trusted identity security for enterprises worldwide to protect and simplify access to digital identities. With flexible deployment options, our solutions integrate seamlessly into your environment to strengthen your perimeter, prevent breaches and ensure governance and compliance. One Identity unifies IGA, PAM and AM for security without compromise.

https://zscaler.com

Zscaler is universally recognized as the leader in zero trust. Leveraging the largest security cloud on the planet, Zscaler anticipates, secures, and simplifies the experience of doing business for the world's most established companies.

Happy Hour & Beverage Sponsors

https://mre-consulting.com

MRE Consulting, an Infosys company, is a premier IT technology provider and consultancy dedicated to architecting high-performance digital solutions. We solve complex operational challenges by delivering end-to-end technology services, from cloud infrastructure and applications to comprehensive IT managed services. As a certified Salesforce and Microsoft Partner, we specialize in the deployment and optimization of the platforms that power the energy industry and beyond. Recognized as a Houston Business Journal Best Place to Work, we are committed to being the long-term technology partner of choice.

Silver Sponsors

https://compucycle.com

Do You Know Where Your E-Waste Ends Up? We Do. CompuCycle processes all e-waste in-house at our 130,000-square-foot Houston facility with no outsourcing. Our dual R2 and e-Stewards certifications ensure peace of mind, secure data destruction, and transparent documentation to meet your sustainability goals. Visit us at Booth #100 to experience the CompuCycle difference!

https://trgdatacenters.com

TRG is where experience meets reliability for exceptional data centers. Strategically located top-notch facilities, rigorous organizational practices, and exceptional customer service delivers hassle-free operations that are backed by our management team’s 20-year 100% uptime track record. Enjoy our commitment to excellence.

Presentation Sponsors

https://arcticwolf.com

Arctic Wolf® is a global leader in security operations, delivering the first cloud-native security operations platform to end cyber risk. Built on open XDR architecture, the Arctic Wolf AuroraTM Platform operates at a massive scale and combines the power of artificial intelligence with world-class security experts to provide 24×7 monitoring, detection, response, and risk management. We make security work.

https://cyberfox.com

CyberFOX is a global cybersecurity solutions provider focused on identity access management (IAM) for IT professionals. Our two flagship products – Password Boss for password management and AutoElevate for privilege access management – supply two critical elements of a comprehensive IAM security strategy. This ability to monitor, manage and mitigate risks by controlling user access to critical information ensures organizations can tighten security defenses for themselves and their end-users. Built for the unique needs of today’s IT professionals, CyberFOX solutions simplify and improve the end-user experience by providing affordable, practicable security. To learn more about how CyberFOX helps protect businesses in more than 175 countries, visit www.cyberfox.com.

https://objectfirst.com

Object First delivers secure, simple, and powerful backup storage purpose-built for Veeam that is absolutely immutable. With the ultimate ransomware defense, you and your organization become Simply Resilient.

https://onestepsecureit.com

One Step Secure IT protects businesses from the threats they know and the ones they don’t. After all, security is in our name. We work together with companies to identify their cybersecurity risks and develop strategies for a more secure future.

https://tierpoint.com

As more organizations adopt hybrid, multi-platform approaches to their IT infrastructure, TierPoint is a champion for untangling the complexity. Taking a platform-agnostic approach to helping clients achieve their most pressing business objectives, TierPoint draws on a comprehensive portfolio of services, from public to private to multitenant cloud, from colocation to disaster recovery, security, and more.

https://varonis.com

Varonis is a leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.

Texas Technology Summit Agenda

Thursday, March 5, 2026 {below you will find the 2025 agenda, the 2026 agenda is a work-in-progress - keep checking back for the latest updates}

8:00 AM

Exhibit Hall

Registration Opens / Exhibit Hall Opens


9:30 - 10:00 AM

Theater I

Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi

Matt Johnson, CSE - Ruckus Networks

Julie Black, Director - Insource Technology
Sponsored by: Insource Technology


10:00 - 11:00 AM

Main Stage

Beyond the Hype: Making Autonomous Security Operations a Reality

Stephen Morrow, Chief Solution Officer - AirMDR
Sponsored by: AirMDR


10:00 - 11:00 AM

Theater I

Navigating the Cybersecurity Poverty Line: AI and Beyond

Tim Derrickson, Director of IT & Security Services - One Step Secure IT
Sponsored by: One Step Secure IT


10:00 - 11:00 AM

Theater II

Securing Cloud Data in the Age of Digital Transformation

Chris Kisselburgh, Security Architect - Varonis
Sponsored by: Varonis


10:00 - 11:00 AM

Theater III

Control Privilege Before it Controls You

Dave Gunther, Regional Manager - CyberFOX
Sponsored by: CyberFOX

Presentation Giveaway: $150 Gift Card


10:00 - 11:00 AM

VIP Theater

Executive Roundtable Discussions

**For IT Executives with VIP Badges**
Table 1: AI Governance & Regulation
Marcus Manning, CIO - Smart Financial Credit Union
Table 2: Putting Appropriate Guardrails Around AI
Adam Pridgen, Head of Security, IT, & Privacy - You.com
Table 3: Linda White, Director of Information Security - Axiom Medical
Table 4: Andres Ruz, CISO - 5 Factor Technology


11:00 - 11:30 AM

Exhibit Hall

Networking / Tour Exhibits


11:30 - 12:30 PM

Main Stage

Successful Strategies to Control Breach Spread

Nathanael Iversen, Chief Evangelist - Zentera Systems
Sponsored by: Zentera Systems

Presentation Giveaway: Apple Airpods Pro 2


11:30 - 12:30 PM

Theater I

The Power of Wireless: Securely Connect Anything, Anytime, Anywhere

Bruce Johnson, Senior Product Manager-Wireless & Security - Ericsson
Sponsored by: Ericsson


11:30 - 12:30 PM

Theater II

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once or... Trying to Solve the Infinite Cyber Security Paradigm

Mike Jordan, Senior Engineer - Thales Group
Sponsored by: Thales Group
Presentation Giveaway: Solo Stove


11:30 - 12:30 PM

Theater III

Defense in Depth – A Cybersecurity Strategy for Resilient Businesses

Marcus Victoria, Security Overlay - TPx
Sponsored by: TPx
Presentation Giveaway: $100 Gift Card


11:30 - 12:30 PM

VIP Theater

Executive Roundtable Discussions

**For IT Executives with VIP Badges**
John Barrow, CISO - JB Poindexter & CO
Karen Fuller, Director of Technology Innovation - iSphere
Radar Riley, Board Member & Membership Director - ISACA
Kelly Markey, CEO & CISO - Revival Tech Solutions


12:30 - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall

Networking / Tour Exhibits / Refreshment Break


1:00 - 2:00 PM

Main Stage

Third-Party Cyber Risk - One Domino Away from Disaster (Lunch Included)

Jeffrey Wheatman, SVP Cyber Risk Strategist - Black Kite
Sponsored by: Black Kite


1:00 - 2:00 PM

Theater I

Governing the IT Estate: Using the Right Identity Tools for the Right Job (Lunch Included)

Josh Karnes, Principal Identity Architect - One Identity
Sponsored by: One Identity


1:00 - 2:00 PM

Theater II

Stop Playing Cybersecurity Defense--Find the Threats Before They Find You (Lunch Included)

Brian Deitch, Chief Technology Evangelist - Zscaler
Sponsored by: Zscaler
Presentation Giveaway: Solo Stove

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Theater III

Overcoming Hybrid Cloud Challenges with Azure Local (Lunch Included)

Derek Townsend, Cloud Solutions Architect - TierPoint
Sponsored by: TierPoint
Presentation Giveaway: Yeti Cooler


1:00 - 2:00 PM

VIP Theater

CXO Forum (Lunch Included)

**For IT Executives with VIP Badges**

Kelly Markey, CEO & CISO - Revival Tech Solutions


2:00 - 3:00 PM

Main Stage

SASE, There Is No Turning Back: Embracing the Convergence of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity

Jaime Ortiz, Director of Systems Engineering - Cato Networks

Marc Crudgington, VP of Infrastructure & Cybersecurity - Crane Technologies
Sponsored by: Cato Networks

Presentation Giveaway: Steam Deck LCD


2:00 - 3:00 PM

Theater I

The M&A Journey with the Microsoft Stack

Joseph Khalaf, President - ampiO Solutions
Sponsored by: ampiO Solutions
Presentation Giveaway: Sony Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones


2:00 - 3:00 PM

Theater II

Is AI the Answer to Solving Network Complexity?

Todd Ellison, Director of Solutions Architecture - Nile
Sponsored by: Nile


2:00 - 3:00 PM

Theater III

Metrics That Matter: From Guesswork to Game Plan

John Starnes, Managing Director, Risk - Consortium Networks
Sponsored by: Consortium Networks


2:00 - 3:00 PM

VIP Theater

Executive Roundtable Discussions

**For IT Executives with VIP Badges**
Randy Frazier, CTO - Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Antonio Marin, CIO - US Med-Equip, Inc.
Hellmut Ometzberger, Senior Director Information Technology - MRC Global
Michael Gregg, CISO - State of North Dakota


3:00 - 3:30 PM

Exhibit Hall

Networking / Tour Exhibits / Happy Hour / Sponsor Giveaways


3:30 - 4:30 PM

Main Stage

Panel Discussion: AI Governance, Ethics, and Accountability

Moderator: Linda White, Director of Information Security - Axiom Medical
Panelists:
John Barrow, CISO - JB Poindexter & Co
Michael Gregg, CIO | Director of Field Strategy - Palo Alto Networks
Marcus Manning, CIO - Smart Financial Credit Union
Kelly Markey, CEO & CISO - Revival Tech Solutions


4:30 PM

Main Stage

Vacation Giveaway & Conference Wrap-Up


4:30 - 6:00 PM

Theater I

Incident Response Tabletop Exercise


Andres Ruz, CISO - 5 Factor Technology


Exhibitors

 

Supporting Sponsors