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Technology Executive Summit | Charlotte, NC | Ruth's Chris Steak House

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Charlotte, NC
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Uptown
222 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
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Technology Executive Summit | Cybersecurity | Charlotte, NC

Thursday, April 30th | 6:00 PM ET
 

More than 70% of AI initiatives stall before delivering measurable value. Not because the technology fails—but because organizations struggle to balance innovation with risk.

Uncover how forward-thinking technology leaders are navigating that challenge at an exclusive Technology Executive Summit featuring Gregory S. Bledsoe, Vice President of Identity and Access Management at Synchrony. In his session, “Risk Management vs. Risk Avoidance: Cybersecurity in the Age of Continual Transformation” Gregory will deliver sharp, real-world perspectives on how leaders can pursue rapid innovation without destabilizing the enterprise.

Drawing from frontline experience in identity, security, and large-scale enterprise systems, Gregory will explore why many organizations approach risk the wrong way—and how that mindset quietly blocks progress. Instead of avoiding risk altogether, he’ll reveal how technology leaders can manage risk intelligently to unlock new value, accelerate AI-driven customer experiences, and strengthen competitive advantage.

Expect no-nonsense, battle-tested insights on balancing governance with innovation, identifying the right opportunities for AI-powered user experiences, and making strategic technology decisions that actually move the business forward.

Hosted by TechTalk Summits—the #1 leader in short-format technology executive events—this gathering brings senior decision-makers together in an intimate, executive-only setting designed for meaningful conversation. Engage directly with peers, connect with leading technology innovators, and exchange candid lessons learned while enjoying premium dining at a highly rated restaurant.

If you’re responsible for guiding technology strategy in an era of accelerating AI disruption, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.

Secure your seat now and elevate your strategic edge.

Speakers
Gregory S Bledose Vice President of Identity and Access Management at Synchrony Greg Bledsoe is a globally recognized thought leader who has been Reducing Risk and Adding Value as a Transformational Leader in Technology, Operations, and Information Security for 30 years. Currently running IAM programs at Synchrony Financial, Greg is still hot on the trail of the perfect methodology for adding value and managing risks in ways that allow organizations to accomplish their missions.
Mike Healy, Host Founder & Managing Director Mike Healy is a veteran technology-events executive with deep roots in the industry. He began his career at Giga Information Group, later joining IDC, where he served as Show Director for the launch of LinuxWorld, one of the most influential global open-source conferences. He went on to break new ground at EarthWeb, launching The Bazaar, the first large-scale open-source software conference. Today, as Founder & Managing Director of TechTalk Summits, Mike continues to design and deliver high-impact technology events that connect IT leaders with the solutions shaping the future.
Agenda
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration & Networking over drinks
6:30 pm - 6:50 pm
First course dropped, Host's opening remarks
6:50 pm - 7:00 pm
Stefanini Group

Stefanini Group is a global technology consultancy company, offering a broad portfolio of technological solutions with a presence in 41 countries and support in 44 languages. Driven by a shared entrepreneurial spirit, the company helps clients transform their businesses through digital innovation, working agilely and co-creating solutions for a better future.

7:00 pm - 7:10 pm
Infoblox

Infoblox unites networking and security to deliver unmatched performance and protection for a world that never stops. By providing real-time visibility and control over who and what connects to the network, we use intelligent DNS and user context to stop threats other solutions will miss, enabling organizations to build safer, more resilient environments. We’re continually supporting more than 13,000 customers—including 92 of Fortune 100 companies, as well as emerging innovators—by building the brightest, most diverse teams and by thoughtfully engineering intelligent networking and security solutions for an increasingly distributed world.

7:10 pm - 7:20 pm
Huntress

Huntress is a fully managed cybersecurity platform built for organizations of all sizes and expertise levels. Because our enterprise-grade, AI-centric tech is never separated from our 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC), organizations can rest easy with protection that stops high-profile threats with the easiest possible user experience. The Huntress Managed Platform is purpose-built by our security experts and operated by our SOC, leading the charge in industry research with decades of experience and a passion for wrecking hackers.

7:20 pm - 7:30 pm
Cobalt

Cobalt is the pioneer in pentesting as a service (PTaaS) and a leader in human-led, AI-powered offensive security services. We are focused on combining talent and technology with speed, scalability, and expertise. Thousands of customers and hundreds of partners rely on the Cobalt Offensive Security Platform, along with 500+ trusted security experts, to find and fix vulnerabilities across their environments. By enabling faster pentest launches, real-time collaboration with pentesters, and seamless integration with remediation workflows, we help organizations identify critical issues and accelerate risk mitigation so they can operate fearlessly and innovate securely.

7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Dinner, Networking & wrap up with dessert and raffles
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