i.c.stars |* Capitalize on Illinois 2022
Friday, May 20, 2022 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maggiano’s Little Italy, River North
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Join CIOs, sponsors, and i.c.stars alumni for our first large in-person event in two years! This year’s conference will focus on:
Cybersecurity Supply Chain & The Role of Trust in Tech
Listen to CISOs and cybersecurity experts speak on trends in the industry, engage in CIO-led breakout discussions, and network with tech executives at this first major i.c.stars event of the year.

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Event Speakers:
*Neal Bloomfield, Executive Director of Commercial Systems, Horizon Therapeutics
-Neal has been in IT for over 25 years and has experience in all aspects of IT delivery – including applications development, business relationship management, project/program management and outsourcing.
*Saira Harcus, Director, IT Security, Horizon Therapeutics
-Saira has been within the cyber space for over 15 years ranging from leading global access management teams to recently completing a three year path at Allstate as a Business Information Security Officer.
*Sandee Kastrul, President and Co-Founder, i.c.stars
-Sandee is the President and Co-Founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999 to prepare inner-city adults for technology careers and community leadership.
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VIP Table Hosts Include:
*Abbe Kaye, VP, Information Technology, Fort Dearborn Company
*Alison Kassel, CIO, TrueBlue Inc.
*Amy McGraner, Director, IT Portfolio Management, CNA Insurance
*Ann Madea, CIO, EVP, Simmons Bank
*Bill Downing, Senior Director of Engineering, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
*Brian Palmer, Director of IT Security and Infrastructure, Ventas Inc.
*Calob Lostutter, Manager of Transformation Portfolio, Molex
*Chris Campbell, CIO, DeVry University
*Darin Hurd, Chief Information Security Officer, Guaranteed Rate
*David Ziegelski, VP of Information Technology, National Material L.P.
*Ed Earl, VP and CIO, Federal Signal Corporation
*Frank Yanan, SVP, GIS Business Information Security Officer, Bank of America
*Hari Pasupuleti, Senior Director, Software Development, YMCA of the USA
*Harsha Kota, VP Web Development Manager, Wintrust Financial
*Jack King, Chief Information Officer, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
*James Grenke, SVP – Global CISO, Medline Industries
*Jason Birnbaum, SVP Digital Technology, United Airlines
*Jim Petrassi, CTO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL
*Jim Pierce, Vice President – Business Systems, Medline Industries, Inc.
*John Falsetti, CIO, Maryville Academy
*John Flood, CIO Retail Banking and Wealth Management, HSBC
*John Higginson, CTO, Chief
*JT Stinnette, COO and General Counsel, Fortis Global
*Keith Evans, CIO
*Laura Gulyban, Senior Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations, YMCA of the USA
*Leslie Weber, CIO, American Medical Association
*Michelle Silva, Head of Program Management, Technology and Operations, Spencer Stuart
*Mike Cozzi, Vice President IT North America, Griffith Foods
*Mike Parisi, Vice President CIO, Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
*Neal Bloomfield, Executive Director of Commercial Systems, Horizon Therapeutics
*Omar Koncobo, IT Director – Ecommerce/Digital Systems, Ulta Beauty
*Patrick Moroney, CIO Advisor, Central States Funds
*Patti Schmeda, CIO & VP of Information Technology, Elkay Manufacturing
*Paul Haisman, Chief Information Officer, Rotary International
*Robin Hamerlinck, Senior Vice President & CIO, Shure Incorporated
*Ron Mathis, Director Corporate IT Operations, Illinois Tool Works (ITW)
*Saira Harcus, Director, IT Security, Horizon Therapeutics
*Scot Marcotte, CTO, Buck
*Shane Jefferies, Director of Information Technology, Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc
*Shannon Zheng, Chief Information Security Officer, OppFi
*Simona Rollinson, COO, ISACA
*Stacy Stone, Director of Technical Operations, Unite Us
*Steve Stapley, Sr. Director, Application Development, Tanger Outlets
*Stu Hannay, CIO, Argonne National Laboratory
*Stuart Stern, Digital Transformation Lead, Amazon Web Services
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Sponsorship Opportunities:
Email sales@icstars.org for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
