Tech Con 2025 Recap
A Day to Remember
What a day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Tech Con 2025, a day packed with inspiration, insights, and innovation. With AI as this year’s theme, the energy was electric from the opening keynote to the final breakout session. Whether you were diving into discussions on cybersecurity, exploring how AI can reshape your workflows, or simply enjoying a chance to connect with peers, your engagement helped make the day one to remember.
Sessions That Sparked Conversation
AI is here, and it’s personal.
Dr. April Seifert, President of Sprocket, delivered a powerful keynote message about embracing AI both professionally and personally. Through storytelling, actionable strategies, and audience engagement, she encouraged attendees to explore the possibilities of AI and to lead with curiosity and confidence. Attendees walked away inspired to apply AI in meaningful, human-centered ways.
“The keynote speaker that focused on reminding us to improve ourselves.
We need to remember that self-care should come first!”
From there, the day unfolded into a dynamic mix of sessions tailored to a wide range of industries and interests:
- Onboarding with AI explored how AI tools can streamline and personalize new hire experiences.
- Jumpstart AI helped attendees understand the first steps to getting AI running within their organizations.
- AI Policy provided essential guidance on governance, ethics, and responsible implementation.
- Power BI sessions gave attendees the opportunity to dive deep into data visualization and business intelligence.
Our event featured panel discussions, live demos, compliance roundtables, and interactive sessions, ensuring every attendee could find value no matter their background or business size.
“I loved the focus on AI and breadth of topics covered.”
ThreatLocker Uncovers the Dark Web
Our top sponsor, ThreatLocker, delivered one of the most eye-opening sessions of the day with “Ransomware Tales: Unmasking the Dark Web.” Speaker Collin Ellis, Manager of Solutions Engineering, pulled back the curtain on the digital underworld—where stolen credentials, malware kits, and hacker-for-hire services are just a few clicks away. His session highlighted the unsettling accessibility of these tools and reinforced why proactive cybersecurity measures and endpoint protection are no longer optional, they’re essential.
Behind the Scenes
A huge thank-you goes out to our sponsors, whose support made Tech Con 2025 possible. We’re especially grateful to ThreatLocker, our top sponsor, for their continued partnership and leadership in cybersecurity. Thanks to:
Your partnership is invaluable to the continued success of this event.
We’re also incredibly appreciative of the professionals who supported the event behind the scenes. The DoubleTree by Hilton provided a welcoming, professional space that helped foster collaboration and creativity. Encore ensured our AV needs were flawlessly managed. Martha’s Gardens added warmth and color with beautiful floral arrangements, and Tim Thornburg captured the spirit of the day through his photography.
And finally, to our attendees, thank you. You are the heart of Tech Con. From first-time guests to longtime customers, your presence, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn and connect are what elevate this conference into a true community.
We do this for you.
What’s Next?
Planning is officially underway for Tech Con 2026, and we’re excited to raise the bar even higher next year!
In the meantime, stay connected:
- Access Tech Con resources and presentation slide decks to revisit key takeaways.
- Explore our blog for ongoing insights, recaps, and expert commentary.
- Listen to our podcast for in-depth conversations with industry leaders.
- Follow us on social media for event highlights, photos, and continuing updates.
We can’t wait to see what we’ll discover together next.
