ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Back by popular demand, Roundtables will be offered as the concluding session of the Technology Transformation Conference. These dynamic discussion offer a unique opportunity for attendees to delve deeper into one of the conference sessions or into a different pressing technology topic.
1. Cybersecurity Realities: Turning Fundamentals into Actionable Strategies
Table Host: Chris May, Security Solutions Director, Advantage.Tech
Join Chris May to learn about the the evolving threats in cybersecurity and the critical importance of foundational cyber hygiene. This roundtable session will take a deeper dive into how organizations can take practical steps to strengthen their security posture in today’s complex threat landscape.
2. Intro to Angel Academy … Engaging and Educating Early-stage Equity Investors
Table Host: Michael Binko, Founder, GP, STRT1UP Ventures, Startup Maryland
As a critical component of STRT1UP Ventures’ Celebration | Coaching | Curation | Capital efforts, engaging potential angel investors is a top priority. Now that STRT1UP Ventures / Startup Maryland have engaged more than 2,500 startup founders and their ventures, that Ecosystem represents considerable “deal flow” for investors at all levels (seed, early stage institutional and growth). Via Angel Academy™ sessions, STRT1UP Ventures works jointly with Champion Sponsors to engage and educate accredited investors on how to look at Maryland companies as qualified equity investments. Angel Academy sessions are often scheduled as part of selected STRT1UP Roadshow and Ecosystem Partner events such as pitch competitions and meetups.
3. Follow-up to Human Element Panel Discussion with Nelson Moe
Table Host: Nelson Moe, (LCDR USN ret.), Director of Strategy – SLED, Iron Bow Technologies
Join panelist Nelson Moe for a roundtable discussion follow-up on the Human Element in Technology.
4. M&A Trends in the Technology Industry
Table Host: Craig Bowden, Managing Director, SC&H Capital
Craig Bowden, Managing Director of SC&H Capital, will facilitate a discussion around M&A trends in the technology industry with a focus on the middle market. This dynamic discussion can help leaders considering either side of a transaction understand how the current market is affecting valuations, how to impact value drivers in the business and explore technical questions like financing options and deal structures.
5. Leveraging a Roadmap: How to Prioritize Investments in Technology
Table Host: Garrett Datz, Principal, SC&H Technology Advisory
Throughout the day, conference attendees will hear about the latest tech trends and opportunities to innovate. To effectively address “tech debt” in your business and ensure investments in technology are aligned with your business goals, Garrett Datz, Principal of SC&H Technology Advisory will lead a discussion on not panic buying. Rather, participants will discuss how to build an effective technology roadmap aligned with business strategy to help prioritize investments, increase ROI and facilitate change management.
6. Data Governance and Privacy Compliance Discussion – Follow up from Data Governance Panel with Life Science and Data Privacy Attorneys
Table Hosts: Mike Halaiko and Alexandra Moylan, Shareholders, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Join Baker Donelson’s healthcare technology and privacy attorneys for a roundtable to discuss questions relating to data governance and privacy compliance.
7. Active Shooter Prevention Technologies
Table Host: Tom Lea
Midpoint Technology Group is part of the ASPP (Active Shooter Prevention Project) and is partnered with the top manufactures in the country to provide gun detection, gun shot detection, Ballistic Window Film, safe rooms and most importantly training for your people. Midpoint believes we can prevent tragedy using technology to stop these shooters before they start.
8. Public Safety DAS
Table Host: Mike Foss
MidPoint Technology Group offers comprehensive solutions for Public Safety Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), designed to enhance communication during emergencies. These systems ensure reliable, high-quality wireless connectivity for first responders, even in challenging environments like large buildings and campuses. By improving coverage and signal strength, Public Safety DAS plays a critical role in safeguarding both responders and the communities they serve.
9. Applied AI at the Edge: Embedded and Mobile Device Inferencing
Table Host: Benjamin Bengfort, Ph.D., Cofounder and CEO, Rotational Labs
Most generative AI requires a lot of horsepower in the form of high-end GPUs and TPUs; however, many applications need to take advantage of NLU and Computer Vision models on mobile and embedded devices. In this roundtable, we’ll discuss the current state-of-the-art in embedded neural processing (tflite and pytorch model), the APUs and NPUs starting to find their way onto mobile and embedded devices, and whether AI systems actually can be applied to network constrained environments.
10. Financing and Growth Options beyond the Startup. The Next Steps to scaling the Enterprise
Table Host: James McCubbin, Chief Executive Office, Maramac Corporate Advisors, LLC
An introduction to the various options for financing and investing into the growth of a Business that has graduated beyond the early stage start-up phase of development. A focus on scaling growth using capital strategies and methods in supporting the next phase of development.
11. Surgical Robotics Redefined: Cracking the Code on Market Success
Table Host: Ivan George, Administrative Director at Johns Hopkins University.
This dynamic round table will explore the challenges faced by a groundbreaking handheld surgical robotics device that struggled to penetrate the U.S. market despite achieving regulatory clearance. Participants will analyze barriers such as clinician buy-in, market strategy, and system integration, while collaboratively developing actionable solutions to ensure future healthcare innovations succeed. It’s an ideal session for investors, entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals seeking to bridge the gap between innovation and market impact.
12. Are Tech Ecosystems Important and Why?
Table Host: James Gibbons, Founder & Wealth Manager, Alpha Pointe Capital
Many cities and areas around the globe will often highlight their success (or future success) in building a strong entrepreneurial and tech “ecosystem”. Many strive to be the next “Silicon Valley” only to encounter the same issues Founders and Entrepreneurs battle with “market fit”. We’ll discuss what “ecosystems” are, what they attempt to create, and how they might prove their successes.
13. Workplace Evolution
Table Host: Charles Crawford, Vision Technologies, Jon Fine, Director of Design Build Services, Vision Technologies, Stephen McClellan, Director, ETS, Solutions Engineering, Device Services, AstraZeneca, and Yonald Chery, Technical Director, Technology Advancement Center (TAC)
Join us for an engaging round table discussion where we will delve deeper into the strategies and technologies that are revolutionizing workplace collaboration and productivity. This discussion will explore challenges and solutions in adopting new technologies, future trends, and best practices. We invite you to share your experiences, insights, and questions as we collectively explore how to leverage technology to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in our respective fields.
14. AI in Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care in the Digital Age
Table Host: Todd Marks, Chief Executive Officer, Mindgrub Technologies
This roundtable will explore real-world applications of AI in clinical settings, challenges in implementation, and the road ahead for digital transformation in healthcare. Todd Marks will share examples of integrating AI solutions for diagnostics, patient care, and operational efficiency, while addressing critical questions about ethics, data privacy, and the changing role of healthcare professionals.
15. The Highs and Lows (and Highs again) of Implementing a Custom AI Assistant on a University Website
Table Host: Kevin Giffhorn, Engagement Director, Mindgrub Technologies
When Coppin State University teamed up with Mindgrub to build a custom AI Assistant for their website, it was clear this would be more than a plug-and-play solution. Each phase—training, launching, retraining, and refining—brought new opportunities to innovate and improve. Join this round table discussion as we explore how collaboration, persistence, and a shared vision led to a transformative AI Assistant that’s changing the game for the university.
16. Space, Automation, and Robotics (SAR)
Table Host: Dr. Lance Bowen, Dean, Science, Technology, and Education, Anne Arundel Community College
The future of space travel, exploration, and commerce depends on a well-prepared workforce with cutting-edge skills and interdisciplinary expertise. This roundtable will explore the critical role of education, industry collaboration, and workforce training in meeting the growing demands of the space sector. Experts from academia, government, and private industry will discuss innovative approaches to talent development, the expanding career landscape, and strategies for ensuring an inclusive and sustainable workforce pipeline for the space economy of tomorrow.
17. Data Privacy Fundamentals
Table Host: Tim Tang, Director, Business Technologists, Hughes, and Alan Thieman, Principal at Conley Rose ,PC
When organizations depend on data to operate, evolving data privacy regulations represent a meaningful liability and potential fines. Employee and customer personal identifiable information (PII) must be properly collected, handled, and destroyed. This roundtable will discuss the fundamentals of data privacy regulations.
18. AI Strategy: From Adoption to Integration
Table Host: Daniel Cohen-Dumani, Founder & CEO, Experio AI
An executive-level discussion on creating comprehensive AI strategies that align with business objectives. Focus on key considerations including resource allocation, talent development, and change management. Address the seven strategic questions every business needs to consider, from market disruption to organizational structure impacts.