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We’re continuing the countdown to ITSMF’s 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala with another group of 2026 Leaders on the Rise finalists. 🏆 Meet this year’s Leaders on the Rise finalists: ✨ Anjelica Dortch ✨ Kaseem Mabry ✨ Kay Malcolm ✨ Stacy McCrommon ✨ Dr. Cierrah Perrin ✨ LaShaun Solomon ✨ Che Watkins From driving innovation to making an impact within their organizations and the broader technology community, these professionals represent the leadership and talent shaping the future of our industry. 🗓️ Today, ITSMF celebrates 30 years of leadership and recognizes this year’s outstanding technology leaders at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala. #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

Meet the 2026 Leaders on the Rise Finalists at ITSMF's 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 🏆 The next generation of technology leaders is making an impact, and we’re excited to celebrate the professionals who are leading with vision, driving innovation, and helping shape what’s next for the industry. Meet this year’s Leaders on the Rise finalists: ✨ Dwayne Brown ✨ Audra Edwards ✨ Chitra Elango ✨ Tawanna Grant ✨ Nathan Nolen ✨ Jamie Rhem These leaders represent the talent, ambition, and leadership that continue to move the technology industry forward. Join us on September 19 as ITSMF celebrates 30 years of leadership and recognizes this year’s outstanding finalists and honorees at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala. #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of ITSMF. 🏆 Tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala will serve as ITSMF's official 30th Anniversary Celebration, an unforgettable evening honoring the leaders whose vision, innovation, and impact continue to shape the future of technology. Together, we'll celebrate three decades of leadership, legacy, and community while recognizing the accomplishments that have helped define ITSMF's journey. It's an evening to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the people who continue to inspire what's next. Raise a glass with us as we honor our past and look ahead to the future of technology leadership. Stay tuned for updates! #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMFSymposium #ITSMF30 #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

The ITSMF community comes together today for S2-Symposium & the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 💙 The wait is over. Today, ITSMF’s S2-Symposium brings together technology professionals, leaders, innovators, and the ITSMF community for a day focused on connection, leadership, learning, and what’s next. And this is just the beginning of an incredible weekend featuring the IGNITE Competition and the Technology Leaders Awards as we celebrate 30 years of ITSMF! We’re ready. The community is ready. Let’s make S2-Symposium one to remember! #ITSMF #S2Symposium #IGNITE #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF30

🎤 Meet Mr. Gene Norman (@genenorman), Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Gene Norman is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with 25+ years of experience, including CNN, NASA, and local TV stations in Houston, Atlanta and Birmingham, where he guided millions of people through hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. He once built custom weather software for Space Shuttle missions. Today, he ring that same forecasting rigor to the people who manage risk on the ground. Join Mr. Gene Norman and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

Meet more of the 2026 Technology Executive of the Year Finalists 🏆 The spotlight is still shining on the technology leaders who are making an impact across the industry. As we continue the countdown to ITSMF’s 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala, we’re excited to introduce more of this year’s finalists: ✨ LaKisha Greenwade ✨ Trina Haley McMillan ✨ Dr. Carl Patten, II ✨ Jeff Stovall ✨ Lawrence Williams These executives are bringing vision, leadership, and innovation to the technology landscape, and we can’t wait to celebrate their accomplishments on the big night. Stay tuned for more finalist and honoree announcements! 🗓️ Join us September 19 as ITSMF celebrates 30 years of leadership at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala. #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Nilesh Bhoyar, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Nilesh Bhoyar is an expert in building data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence platforms at the intersection of financial services, supply chain, and cybersecurity. He has a proven track record of scaling high-performing teams, modernizing analytics functions, and deploying production AI and GenAI to solve high-stakes business challenges, from working capital and finance automation to identity, fraud, and cyber threat analytics. Nilesh brings deep experience partnering with executives on strategy, architecting cloud-scale data platforms, and translating emerging AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes. He is also the author of a published book on identity analytics and a frequent voice on applying machine learning to enterprise risk. Join Mr. Nilesh Bhoyar and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Malcolm Ali (@mrpurchaseorder), IGNITE Pitch Contestant at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Malcolm Ali is a public procurement professional with hands-on experience leading purchasing operations across transit, public health, county, and municipal agencies, universities, and nonprofits. His work spans procurement teams and contract portfolios with combined annual spend exceeding $100 million. Join Mr. Malcolm Ali and other Pitch Contestants during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Dr. Calvin Nobles, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Dr. Calvin Nobles, a retired U.S. Navy officer, brings more than two decades of professional cybersecurity, military and academic leadership experience to UMGC. Prior to his appointment, he served as department chair and associate professor of information technology and management at Illinois Technology College of Computing. Before that, he was a vice president at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he supported the company’s efforts in identity and access management (IAM) governance. Join Dr. Calvin Nobles and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Dr. Anise Mastin, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Anise Mastin leads global marketing across Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain at SAP, where complexity meets possibility. She sits at the intersection of business, technology, and human transformation, enabling organizations to move from insight to action using AI, data, and connected networks. My work is about more than pipeline, zit’s about positioning leaders to make decisions that shape the future of how businesses operate, adapt, and grow. Join Dr. Anise Mastin and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

Some moments only happen once. September 19, ITSMF will host the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala as our official 30th Anniversary Celebration. An evening dedicated to honoring the leaders whose vision, innovation, and impact have shaped three decades of technology leadership. You'll be in a room with the C-suite leaders, industry figures, and changemakers who are defining what ITSMF becomes over the next 30 years. The conversations that night will matter. The relationships you'll deepen will sustain you. The commitment you make to what comes next will echo for decades. This is where technology leadership gets decided. Saturday, September 19. Atlanta Marriott Marquis. 6pm: Pre-Ceremony Cocktail Reception & Red Carpet 7pm–10pm: Technology Leaders Awards Gala 10pm–12am: After Party Register using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #Leadership

🎤 Meet Ms. Cheryl Bridges, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Cheryl L. Bridges is a Georgia-based leadership development and wellness coach with over 31 years of leadership experience in a Fortune 500 organization, where she served in claims and underwriting management roles and led teams through business, operational, and personal transformation. We’re looking forward to hearing from Ms. Cheryl Bridges and learning from the insights she will bring to the conversation. Join Ms. Cheryl Bridges and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more: itsmfleaders.org #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mrs. Tiffany Jenkins, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Tiffany is a driven and talented executive with experience leading diverse, high-performing teams and developing optimal technology-related strategies to increase process efficiency and decrease costs while implementing transformational change through cultivation of key relationships across technology and business groups. Join Mrs. Tiffany Jenkins and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mrs. Shay Gillespie, Featured Speaker and IGNITE Pitch Judge at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Shay Gillespie began her technology career almost simultaneously as she was graduating from Webster University with her Master’s degree in Communications Management. She's had the privilege of working with several aspects of the business including proposal development, supplier diversity and business development. She is proud to work for a company that puts a high value on core values and customer excellence. She's also proud of the work she is doing in under resourced communities, providing career readiness in the technology sector. Join Mrs. Shay Gillespie and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Cary Hall, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Cary Hall is the founder and CEO of CLH Wealth Management. He has worked in the capital markets and provided financial planning and investment advice for over three decades. Mr. Hall is a frequent speaker on wealth management topics to companies, churches, affinity groups and at conferences nationwide. Join Mr. Cary Hall and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. John Gift, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! As a C-suite executive and pioneering technology leader, John Gift has been positioning corporations for growth and success by architecting and leading the development of domestic and international world-class technology organizations that underpin and enable revenue and market share growth and shareholder value. Partnering with executive leadership teams, his expansive breadth of experience spans strategic planning, M&A integrations, enterprise-wide operations, cybersecurity, digital transformation, Artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory compliance, risk management, and vital business relationships. Join Mr. John Gift and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

Meet the 2026 Technology Executive of the Year Finalists! 🏆 These technology executives are leading with vision, driving meaningful change, and helping shape the future of the industry. This year’s finalists: ✨ Chloe Barzey ✨ Brian Benn ✨ Devon Bryan ✨ Tamara Fields ✨ Stephen Ford ✨ Allyn L. Shaw Stay tuned as we continue introducing this year’s finalists and honorees. 🗓️ Join us September 19 as ITSMF celebrates 30 years of leadership at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala. #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mrs. Natalie Renee Parker (@msexecutivelady), Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Natalie Parker is an entrepreneur, business consultant, and senior-level HR executive with a proven track record of success in leading innovative initiatives and driving transformative changes in organizational development. For over 20 years, she's been assisting organizations from various industries in solving their most complex people challenges. Join Mrs. Natalie Renee Parker and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Ms. Delores Floyd, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! We’re looking forward to hearing from Ms. Delores Floyd and learning from the insights she will bring to the conversation. Join Ms. Delores Floyd and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Gary Eppinger (@eppingergary), Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Gary Eppinger is a visionary, goal-oriented IT senior executive with extensive experience in global strategic planning, complex infrastructure, business alignment, IT transformation, enterprise security, and business applications. Throughout his career, he has supported Fortune 100 companies across manufacturing, insurance, retail, and medical equipment and pharmaceutical industries, consistently aligning IT teams with strategic business objectives. Gary is also passionate about developing and motivating teams worldwide, fostering collaboration, and empowering employees to achieve exceptional results. Join Mr. Gary Eppinger and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Dr. Laura Jones, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! We’re looking forward to hearing from Dr. Laura Jones and learning from the insights she will bring to the conversation. Join Dr. Laura Jones and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Damani Short (@damanishort), Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! In a 30-year career spanning roles as CIO, CTO and Chief Compliance Officer, Damani Short has captained transformations for companies ranging from $40M to $45B in annual revenue. Now, as Founder & СEO of Lexico, a transformation services consultancy, Damani takes a seasoned practitioner’s approach to his engagements with clients, serving as trusted counsel and partner to the C-Suite of companies undergoing their own transformation. Join Mr. Damani Short and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

ITSMF is proud to recognize Sheila Talton, CEO and Founder of Gray Matter Analytics, as the Entrepreneur of the Year Honoree at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 🏆 Her leadership, innovation, and impact in technology make this recognition one to celebrate. We’re just getting started! Stay tuned as we reveal more finalists and honorees leading, innovating, and making an impact across the technology industry. 🗓️ Join us September 19 as we celebrate 30 years of ITSMF and the leaders shaping the future of technology. #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mrs. Jannet Walker-Ford (janwalk19), Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! We’re looking forward to hearing from Mrs. Jannet Walker-Ford and learning from the insights she will bring to the conversation. Join Mrs. Jannet Walker-Ford and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Ms. LaTasha Gary, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! LaTasha's career has spanned Fortune 100 environments, where she's led large-scale initiatives across technology, cybersecurity, sustainability, and enterprise operations. She is particularly drawn to work that sits at the intersection of strategy, people, and long-term business value. We’re looking forward to hearing from Ms. LaTasha Gary and learning from the insights she will bring to the conversation. Join Ms. LaTasha Gary and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

What made S1-26 so memorable? The energy in the room, the conversations that continued long after the sessions, and the connections that reminded us why this community is so special. That’s the kind of experience we’re bringing to S2-26. Join ITSMF September 17–19, 2026, in Atlanta for three days of opportunities to connect with technology leaders, learn from industry experts, and grow alongside a community that believes in what’s possible. 💡 S2-26 Symposium: Gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and build connections that can help shape your next move. 💡 IGNITE Pitch Competition: See emerging technology talent turn ambitious ideas into compelling pitches and compete for the chance to take home the win. 💡 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala: Join us in recognizing the people whose leadership, innovation, and contributions continue to make a difference across the industry, as ITSMF celebrates 30 years of leadership and legacy. From the conversations that spark new ideas to the moments that bring our community together, S2-26 is where learning, innovation, and celebration come to life. 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta 🔗 Register using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mrs. Meredith Harper, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! Meredith is a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare, insurance, data brokerage, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and financial services sectors. She has successfully led high-performing teams responsible for Cyber Threat Intelligence, Insider Risk, Incident Response, Cyber Operations, Identity & Access Management, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, IS Risk Management, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, IS Tools & Technology, and Information Security Training & Awareness. Join Mrs. Meredith Harper and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

🎤 Meet Mr. Subbiah Mahalingam, Featured Speaker at ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium! As an outcome-based executive leader in Digital Transformation, Data, AI, automation, and ERP, Subbiah specializes in partnering with C-suite leaders to deliver measurable business value. With 22+ years of experience, and 17+ years in Med Tech, he drives digital transformation by blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Join Mr. Subbiah Mahalingam and other featured speakers during ITSMF’s S2-26 Symposium and 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala! 📅 September 17–19, 2026 📍 Atlanta, GA 🔗 Learn more using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

30 years of leadership. 30 years of impact. 30 years of ITSMF. 🏆 This September, we’re celebrating a milestone three decades in the making at the 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala, taking place Saturday, September 19. Join ITSMF as we honor the technology leaders shaping what’s next, celebrate the achievements that have defined our journey, and bring our community together for an unforgettable evening marking 30 years of leadership, legacy, and impact. The legacy is ours to celebrate. The future is ours to shape. 🎟️ Join us by using the link in bio! #ITSMF30 #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF #Leadership #Technology

One weekend. Three incredible ITSMF experiences. S2-Symposium is bringing the ITSMF community together for an unforgettable weekend of leadership, innovation, and celebration. Here’s what’s happening: 🔹 S2-26 Symposium: Connect, learn, and grow alongside technology leaders and professionals. 🔹 IGNITE Pitch Competition: Watch the next generation of technology talent pitch bold ideas and compete for the win. 🔹 5th Annual Technology Leaders Awards Gala: Celebrate the leaders making an impact across the technology industry as ITSMF marks 30 years of leadership and legacy. The ITSMF S2-Symposium is where leadership, innovation, and community come together. Be sure to secure your seat today using the link in bio! #ITSMF #S2Symposium #IGNITE #TechnologyLeaders #ITSMF30

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