8:30 am

Doors Open

The #OhioTechSummit presented by Verizon opens our doors and kicks off a full day with coffee, networking, morning check-in.

During this time, we welcome you to join us, meeting someone(s) new, and check out our vendor tables.

9:15 am

Opening Keynotes

The 3rd annual #OhioTechSummit officially opens on the main stage of the Archie Griffin Ballroom.

• Tonjia Coverdale: SVP, Chief Strategy Officer for Operations + Technology @ Associated Bank

• Chris Berry: President and CEO @ OhioX

10:15 am

Panel #1: Corporate innovations reshaping Ohio’s industries

Discover how leading companies are driving transformative change across various sectors in the Buckeye State. Explore the latest advancements, disruptive technologies, and strategic collaborations shaping Ohio's economic landscape.

• Shereen Agrawal: Executive Director, Center for Software Innovation @ Ohio State University

• David Sylvan: Chief Strategy + Innovation Officer @ University Hospitals

• Mimi Chizever: VP, Technology Innovation + Organization Strategy @ Nationwide

• Ervan Rodgers: Chief Information Officer @ State of Ohio (former) and Designer Brands (former)

11:15 am

Panel #2: Built in Ohio - Ohio companies building industries of the future

Explore the groundbreaking work of local startups as they revolutionize industries and carve out new pathways for growth. From cutting-edge tech to sustainable solutions, join us as we highlight the dynamic ventures shaping Ohio's tomorrow. Be inspired by the stories of entrepreneurial spirit and bold visions driving the state's startup ecosystem forward.

• Duane Mancini: CEO @ Project MedTech

• Shane Bigelow: CEO @ CHAMP Titles

• Peter Coratola Jr.: Founder, President + CEO @ EASE Logistics

• Dr. Tim Lucas: CEO @ NeuroTech Institute

• Kara Uchtman: Co-Founder + Chief Product Officer @ Narratize

12:00 pm

Lunch + OhioXcelerate Startup Pitch Competition

Grab a bit to eat, meet someone new, and discuss what makes you most excited for Ohio’s tech future.

During lunch, we’ll welcome four startups to the stage from our statewide startup pitch program, OhioXcelerate.

The four groups of startup founders will share their work with our live audience and attendees will help us choose the 2024 OhioXcelerate winner.

• Jason Martin: CPO/CTO @ Five Star Fans

• Isaiah Kaiser: Founder and CEO @ Auxilium Health

• Andrew Cothrel: Co-Founder and CEO @ Kilele Health

• Neil Kidner: Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer @ Adena Power

1:30 pm

Breakout Sessions #1 + Tech Demos

The Summit's early afternoon programming will feature three separate breakout rooms focused on leading industries and the technologies shaping Ohio's future.

We will also have Tech Demos in the Breakout hallways where you can meet Ohio startups and companies.

1. HealthTech

   Location: Ballroom

   • Dr. Brian Rothstein: Chief Medical Officer @ University Hospitals Ventures

   • Emma Scharfenberger Off: CEO, President, and Partner @ CincyTech

   • J.D. Whitlock: CIO @ Dayton Children's Hospital

   • Ashley Barrow: Founder + CEO @ RE-Assist

2. FinTech / InsurTech

   Location: Traditions Room

   • Ron Rock: Managing Director, Financial Services @ JobsOhio

   • Kate Lybarger: Head of Payments Innovation @ Discover

   • Aud Jucaitis: SVP, Service Digitization @ KeyBank

   • Lynn Sautter Beal: VP, Lender Services @ Upstart

   • John Piazza: Head of Product, Newline @ Fifth Third Bank

3. ManufacturingTech / Industry 4.0

   Location: Senate Chamber

   • Joe Waina: Senior Innovation Principal, Advanced Manufacturing @ Verizon

   • Aaron Chow: CEO @ Voxel Technologies

   • Alex Lonsberry: Co-Founder + CTO @ Path Robotics

   • John Dyck: CEO @ CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute

2:30 pm

Breakout Sessions #2 + Tech Demos

Our late afternoon programming will feature three separate breakout rooms focused on specific technologies and their impact across all sectors and industries.

We will also have Tech Demos in the Breakout hallways where you can meet Ohio startups and companies.

1. AI / ML

   Location: Ballroom

   • Ben Blanquera: VP, Technology and Sustainability @ Rackspace Technology

   • Rob Zwink: CTO @ Razi Exchange

   • Mukul Saha: Senior Director Tech Strategy & Advisory @ Gartner

   • Sean Erikson: VP @ Grange Insurance

2. 5G + Beyond

   Location: Traditions Room

   • Ray Bauer: Senior Director @ Verizon

   • Sophia Mohr: CIO + CTO @ COTA

   • Anthony Joy: CIO @ Cleveland Metroparks

   • Frank Kohstall: Managing Director, Connectivity Center and 5G Broadband State Sector Partnership @ Ohio State

3. Blockchain

   Location: Senate Chamber

   • Andrew Burchwell: Executive Director @ Ohio Blockchain Council

   • Mimi Heinlein: Client Operations Manager @ River Financial

   • Lisa Scott: Co-Founder and General Counsel @ Synota

   • Doug McCollough: CIO @ City of Dublin

   • Kara Calvert: Head of US Policy @ Coinbase

3:15 pm

Happy Hour + Tech Demos

The 2024 Summit has to end, but Ohio tech is just getting started.

Grab some food, a drink, and let’s talk about what’s next and how we can build the Silicon Heartland.

To conclude the day, in addition to the happy hour, we’ll invite tech companies to join us and demo their products.