Security, Emerging Technologies, Leadership Focus of Major IT Conference

ST. LOUIS - Dec. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- Gateway to Innovation, the major annual conference that delivers high caliber seminars and educational opportunities for more than 1,200 Midwest IT professionals, will feature nationally renowned keynotes, a former Homeland Security Secretary and the AT&T technology and operations leader on its 2015 convention agenda. Gateway to Innovation will be held April 29, 2015 at the America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis.

Tom Ridge served as the first U.S. Homeland Security Secretary. He is currently President and CDO of Ridge Global, which leads a team of international experts that help organizations address security needs, infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness and response. He will be the featured speaker of the Security Track seminar at the Gateway to Innovation conference.

John Donovan, Senior Executive Vice President of AT&T Technology and Operations will headline the Emerging Technologies track seminar. Mr. Donovan is responsible the company’s global networks and for creating a modern, software-defined, cloud-based technology ecosystem to support them.

An announcement is expected soon regarding the event’s Executive Track seminar speaker. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from three keynote speakers with insights on driving leadership and inspiring innovation.

·         Get-Real Leadership with Harry S. Campbell: This former president of two Fortune 500 firms is known for identifying, developing and motivating exceptional talent at all levels of organizations.

·         Entrepreneurship and Business with Bill Rancic: The first candidate hired in the inaugural season of the reality television program “The Apprentice”, Mr. Rancic is an accomplished business owner, author and motivational speaker.

·         The Passing Zone with Jon Wee and Owen Morse: Lessons on innovation, collaboration and execution unlike any you have seen in the past with humor, energy, and inspiration.

Registration information for the 2015 conference is now available on the Gateway to Innovation web site. http://g2iconference.com/registration/?eventid=213

About Gateway to Innovation: Gateway to Innovation is the premier, annual collaboration and networking event for IT Professionals in the St. Louis region. Gateway to Innovation inspires innovation through premier educational opportunities led by the industry’s top leaders, provides an opportunity to share best practices and fosters collaboration with colleagues who face challenges and opportunities in our fast-paced industry. Since the first event in 2006 Gateway to Innovation has donated more than $628,000 in scholarships and grants to St. Louis area technology related non-profit organizations. More information can be found at www.g2iconference.com or contact Bill Stephenson at 515-332-7940.