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ABOUT QBITS

QBITS is North America’s must-attend IT professional development conference. A dynamic fusion of leadership and cutting-edge technology solutions, QBITS empowers IT leaders to uncover game-changing innovations, implement practical strategies, and drive real impact in their organizations.

A comprehensive learning forum

Empower your success, wherever you are in your journey. Personalize your agenda by selecting from a vibrant lineup of interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and impactful keynotes, all built around three core tracks:

LEAD

Unlock the keys to success in IT leadership with workshops dedicated to leadership, strategy, and team development. Gain actionable insights and tools to excel in your role.

SOLVE

Dive into practical solutions and hands-on learning in our solutions lab. Explore new technologies and gain technical skills to tackle today’s toughest IT challenges.

INNOVATE

Step into the future with an inspiring track focused on emerging technologies and forward-thinking strategies. Learn from thought leaders pushing the boundaries of IT innovation.

AGENDA
Tuesday, April 8
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location
REGISTRATION
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
WELCOME RECEPTION
Location
Wednesday April 9
9:00 am to 9:40 am
Location
WELCOME FROM QUADBRIDGE
Steve Leslie, Quadbridge
9:40 am to 10:20 am
KEYNOTE
Beyond Horizons
John Encizo, Lenovo
Location
10:20 am to 10:30 am
Your QBITS Experience
Melanie Magier, Quadbridge
Location
10:40 am to 11:10 am
WORKSHOP (select one)

Resilience & Performance: Secured & Controlled Infrastructure with HPE
Florent Tastet, HPE

The State of Security: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What’s Next
Panel led by Quadbridge

Azure Unlocked: Addressing the Most Common Azure Questions
Vanessa Hartmann & Matt Allison, Sherweb
Location
11:20 am to 11:50 am
Location
WORKSHOP (select one)

Cybersecurity Threat Trends and Landscape
Pradhuman Udawat, Sophos

The Path to Modernization: Cutting Costs & Complexity
John Encizo & Alex Docherty, Lenovo

Six Sigma Strategies for IT: Smarter, Faster, Leaner
Arnaud Paquet, Formatech
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
LUNCH
Location
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

The New Workforce Experience: Secure from Chip to Cloud
Stephen Pieraldi, HP

The State of Cloud: What's Now, What's Next
Panel led by Quadbridge

Inspiring Audacity: Innovation from the Inside Out
Steve Farber, Keynote Speaker
Location
1:40 pm to 2:10 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

Managing & Modernizing Outdated Infrastructure
Alex Docherty, Lenovo

Lessons from a Ransomware Negotiator
Panel led by Quadbridge

Taking Control of IT Asset Management
Roger Bruce, Quadbridge
Location
2:20 pm to 2:50 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

Innovating Securely with AI
Rossana Bou Absi & Samuel Boulanger, Microsoft

Unveiling the Cutting Edge: Discover the Newest in Tech
Panel led by Quadbridge

The Art of Negotiation: Getting to “Yes” Without Compromise
Kathleen Seeley, Massively Human Leadership
Location
3:00 pm to 3:40 pm
Location
KEYNOTE
Beyond Barriers: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Melissa Tamblyn, EY
3:40 pm to 4:00 pm
SPONSOR MEET
Location
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location
TRADESHOW
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
DINNER
Location
Thursday, April 10
9:30 am to 10:00 am
The Future-Ready Organization
Panel led by Quadbridge
Location
10:00 am to 10:40 am
KEYNOTE
Beyond Expectations: Discovering Your Leadership Potential
Stever Farber, Keynote Speaker
Location
10:50 am to 11:20 am
WORKSHOP (select one)

Industry  Transformation: IT Success Stories you Need to Know
Alex Docherty, Lenovo

Winning the IT Talent Battle: Recruit, Retain, Develop
Panel led by Quadbridge

Unlocking the Future of Collaboration
Matthew Tjoa, Logitech
Location
11:30 am to 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

Evolving Cybersecurity: Navigating the Shift to NIST & MDR 2.0
Adlumin

Bridging the Gap: Aligning IT Strategy with Business Goals
Panel Led by Quadbridge

Six Sigma Strategies for IT: Smarter, Faster, Leaner
Arnaud Paquet, Formatech
Location
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
LUNCH
Location
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

The New Workforce Experience: Secure from Chip to Cloud
Stephen Pieraldi, HP

The IT Leader’s Innovation Toolkit
Panel led by Quadbridge

Mastering Tough Conversations & Conflict Management
Kathleen Seeley, Massively Human Leadership
Location
1:40 pm to 2:10 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

Simplifiying IT Refresh & Reducing Costs with Lenovo Truescale DaaS
Tarik Kairouani, Lenovo

From Guesswork to Greatness: The Power & Necessity of IT Assessments
Panel led by Quadbridge

Inspiring Audacity: Innovation from the Inside Out
Steve Farber, Keynote Speaker
Location
2:20 to 2:50 pm
WORKSHOP (select one)

Encrypted Scale Up and Out Solutions
Bruce Pearson, Anthony Tocco & Steven Umbehocker, Seagate

Operationalizing AI: From the Trenches to the Promised Land
Panel led by Quadbridge

The Art of Negotiation: Getting to “Yes” Without Compromise
Kathleen Seeley, Massively Human Leadership
Location
3:00 to 3:40 pm
Location
Key Takeaways
Panel led by Quadbridge
3:40 pm to 4:00 pm
Awards & Closing
Panel led by Quadbridge
Location
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TRADESHOW
Location
6:00 pm
GALA
Location

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100% Attendee Satisfaction!

“Great conference. I’ve been to many conferences (SAP, Intergraph, Bentley, CDW, etc.) overmy career and I have to say that this was the best one.”

“It was indeed one of the best IT conferences I have been to, and I have been to many over my 30+ years in IT.”

“I think QBITS was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. Excellent forum for exchange of information and making new contacts.“