Exclusive Events - TechTalk Summits

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Houston, TX

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

9827 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX, United States, 77024

Technology Executive Summit | Cloud / DevOps & Infrastructure | Houston, TX

Wednesday, November 18th | 6:00 PM CT

Discover how Bert Quarfordt, Deputy CIO, IT Infrastructure at City of Houston, approaches this challenge in his session, “The Invisible Backbone: Resilient Infrastructure, Visible Growth.” Explore how reliability becomes a growth driver, how to recover faster from disruption, and how AIOps can help detect problems early and automate responses before users notice. Get a practical perspective on the journey toward self-healing operations and where technology providers can deliver trusted AI solutions that solve real business problems.

At this Technology Executive Summit, gain sharp perspectives on strengthening your infrastructure, advancing operational resilience, and creating the conditions for teams to innovate with confidence. Walk away with actionable insights to help navigate complexity, reduce risk, and turn emerging technologies into measurable business value.

As the #1 leader in short-format technology events, TechTalk Summits facilitates conversations that matter. Connect with senior technology decision-makers, engage directly with leading solution providers, get your questions answered by industry experts, and exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges. All in an intimate setting designed for meaningful conversations, high-value networking, and a premium dining experience at a highly rated restaurant.

Don't leave resilience to chance. Secure your spot now and discover how a stronger infrastructure can power your organization's next stage of growth.

Speakers

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.

Bert Quarfordt Deputy CIO, IT Infrastructure at City of Houston He is recognized for leading large-scale technology modernization efforts that strengthen reliability and improve service delivery across the City of Houston. Bert Quarfordt is a veteran technology leader with more than 35 years of experience in enterprise IT and infrastructure operations. As Deputy CIO and Deputy Director of IT Infrastructure for the City of Houston, he oversees the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) Division, guiding the teams that support the mission-critical systems powering public safety, mobility, emergency response, and daily city operations. His work focuses on modernizing Houston’s technology foundation and advancing resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure across five key domains: Data Center Services, Network Services, Telecommunications, End User Services, and Enterprise Video Services. Before joining the City in 2019, Bert held leadership roles at Compaq, HP, and HPE. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University.

Agenda

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Registration & Networking over drinks

6:40 pm - 6:50 pm

First course dropped, Host's opening remarks

6:50 pm - 7:00 pm

Google Cloud

Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models, and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner.

7:00 pm - 7:10 pm

Perforce Delphix

Perforce Delphix is the industry leader in automated, compliant data delivery, enabling enterprises to drive DevOps agility, AI innovation, and cloud transformation. By removing traditional bottlenecks, our platform allows organizations to release applications 2x faster, secure sensitive data with 77% less exposure, and reduce infrastructure costs by 80%.

With advanced data virtualization, automated data masking, ephemeral cloud data environments, and integrations with DevOps and AI tools, Delphix ensures data is instantly accessible, secure, and compliant. Global leaders like Dell, BNP Paribas, Michelin, and Morgan Stanley rely on Delphix to fuel innovation, strengthen compliance, and optimize IT efficiency.

7:10 pm - 7:20 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.

7:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner, Networking & wrap up with dessert and raffles

Technology Executive Summit | Houston, TX

Technology Executive Summit | Cloud / DevOps & Infrastructure | Houston, TX

Wednesday, November 18th | 6:00 PM CT