The Premier ICT Technology and Infrastructure Event of the Season
At the 2019 BICSI Fall Conference & Exhibition you will hear from the industry’s top experts and influencers on the emerging technology trends, best practices
and challenges that are shaping the future of ICT. Generating the highest number of technical speaker submissions to date, the 2019 BICSI Fall Conference will
feature more than 30 technical presentations that spark innovative thinking and keep you current on the ICT topics to best position you for success in your career.
Join top ICT leaders, potential customers and peers from around the globe and expand your network while learning about the newest technologies, solutions and
services available at our Exhibit Hall showcasing the entire range of products and services that support the Internet of Things (IoT).
Opening Keynote - How do you lead in the smart/safe/connected city revolution?
Learn how Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from cities, airports and major venues are leading the smart/safe/connected city revolution. There are
millions of devices already deployed in cities, and billions more coming, that can make a city “smarter” by collecting data on traffic, weather, energy,
and water usage. The Opening Keynote Panel will consist of diverse executive professionals with experience deploying advanced technologies
on ICT smart city categories such as public safety, transportation, education and artificial intelligence. They will discuss a range of topics from insights and
abilities to choices and challenges on technology, infrastructure, connected devices and sensors, artificial intelligence, automation and more. You won’t want
to miss this Keynote Panel!
Moderator: Steve Surfaro - Security Industry Association
The panel will be moderated by distinguished industry veteran Steve Surfaro. Mr. Surfaro brings more than 30 years of
security industry experience and is a subject matter expert in physical and cyber security solutions and has expanded
his focus to include next generation video codecs, forensic video, predictive and prescriptive analytics, data science, IoT,
smart cities, security automation and UAS and UGV systems. Surfaro is Chairman of Security Industry Association’s
Public Safety Working Group and Co-Chair of ASIS International’s Security Applied Sciences Council. In 2012, Steve was
honored by BICSI with the Harry J. Pfister Award for Excellence in the Telecommunications Industry for lifetime achievement.
He is a regular contributor to industry publications, has been featured in podcasts and programs on platforms
including CNBC and NPR, and is a correspondent covering technology trade shows.
Panel*: Lisa Falzone - CEO and Co-Founder – Athena Security
Lisa is a successful serial entrepreneur having grown her last company Revel Systems to over 700 employees and $200M
in funding with a successful exit. She is now taking this expertise of building companies to help save people’s lives.
• 2017: Named by Business Insider as one of “The 21 Hottest Women-Founded Startups to Watch in 2017.”
• 2016: Named to Tech Crunch’s list of “40 Female Founders Who Crushed it in 2016.”
• 2015: Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women, Named by Business Journal to the Upstart 100 list,
Recognized by Fortune magazine’s list of “40 Under 40,” Honored by Forbes magazine as one of the
“Women to Watch – Eight Rising Stars.”
• 2014: Named by Business Insider as one of the “30 Most Important Women Under 30 in Tech.”
• 2012 & 2013: Named by Forbes magazine in their “30 Under 30” awards.
*Additional CIO panelists will be announced on our website.
Closing Keynote - Phill Nosworthy
Phill Nosworthy is an executive advisor, futurist, speaker and author in the subject areas that surround
making business and life meaningful. His insights into personal mastery and the future of work have
gained him a cult following among high performers in Fortune-listed companies all over the world.
Phill is the founder of Switch L+D, a digital-first learning and development practice that gives anyone,
anywhere the same level of career development that has only ever been reserved for the highest
performers of Fortune 500 companies.
His powerful message serves as a catalyst; inspiring and challenging audiences with conversations
on leadership, personal branding, staff engagement and client experience.
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