Tech Data IoT 2020

Welcome to the Tech Data IoT Virtual Conference!

Thank you for joining us for Tech Data’s Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Solutions Symposium. IoT and analytics support the need for improved customer experiences, help create new business models and provide greater operational efficiency. What’s more, next-gen technologies are driving the IT market revenue growth, most notably IoT and data driven solutions, which represent the one of largest market opportunities today.

Today you’ll learn how Tech Data can help you identify and leverage adjacencies within your existing business to seamlessly generate IoT opportunities for you that’ll provide new ways to grow cloud consumption, as well as support new business models and operations that not only support business continuity, but help shape the future of your customers’ businesses.

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The General Session starts at 11 a.m. EDT. Welcome & Update From Andrea Miner.

The General Session starts at 11 a.m. EDT. Welcome & Update From Andrea Miner!

Win a Pair of Maui Jim Blue Light Glasses! You must attend Dell’s breakout AND stop by their booth for a chance to win!

Visit the Expo Hall and Chat Live With a Vendor Rep! 12:35-1:30 p.m. EDT

Grab a Snack and Join Us in the Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session 2 Begins at 2 p.m. EDT

Breakout Session 3 Begins at 2:30 p.m. EDT

Live Q&A Panel Is Up Next!

Keynote Closing Presentation Is Next!

Join us for some fun in our closing General Session at 4 p.m. EDT

Thank You for Attending the IoT Virtual Symposium!

Thanks for joining us! All Tech Data customers who follow along all day will receive a $50 Uber Eats Code!

The Virtual Solutions Expo is on! Discover the latest from our IoT and Mobile vendors. Chat with our vendor reps and solve the mystery sentence by collecting words in each vendor booth!

Our first breakouts begin shortly!

Breakout Session 1

1:30 - 2 p.m. EDT IBM Intel

Our next round of breakouts begins shortly!

Breakout Session 2

2 - 2:30 p.m. EDT Dell 2112 Panel

Our breakouts continue!

Breakout Session 3

2:30 - 3 p.m. EDT Solution Development/Consulting Partner Panel Software AG

Get ready for our Live Q&A Panel with industry experts and vendors!

Our closing General Session will begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

We’ll wrap up with a review of the day, what to expect moving forward and, of course, have some fun!

Thank you for attending!

Agenda

Sept. 1, 2020 – 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT

11-11:25 a.m. ET Welcome Andrea Miner Director, Consulting Services & Marketing, IoT and Data Solutions, Americas, Tech Data Opportunities on the Immediate Horizon, Growth Drivers on the Next Colin Blair Vice President, Internet of Things and Data Solutions, Americas, Tech Data

11:25 a.m - 12:10 p.m. IoT: A Key Enabler of Organizational Resiliency Stacy Crook Research Director, Internet of Things, IDC Introduced by Bob Patterson Chief Strategist & Senior Enterprise Architect, HPE

12:10-12:35 p.m. Accelerating Digital Transformation to Thrive in Unprecedented Times Troy Smith Global IoT Partner Programs Director, Intel Introduced by Lisa McGarvey Director, Solution Development, IoT and Data Solutions, North America, Tech Data

Expo Hall and Live Q&A with Vendor Sponsors Peer-to-Peer Discussion with Tech Data IoT Leaders in the Network Lounge

1:30 - 2 p.m. Breakout Sessions IBM What are your assets telling you? Tech Data partners and IBM Maximo have the answers Randy Jones Vendor Business Executive, AI Applications & IBM Cloud SW Sandip Nanda Field Solution Architect, Enterprise IBM Solutions Intel Intel at the Edge: Driving Scale, Repeatability, and Acceleration Through Solution Aggregation Rob Teets IoT Channel Scale and Partners, Intel Corp.

2:00-2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Get an Edge on Your Digital Transformation, a Fireside Chat with Dell Technologies Varun Chhabra Vice President Product Marketing, Dell Technologies Cloud and Edge Matt Barrington Vice President Corporate Strategy, Dell Technologies 2112 Panel Partner Best Practices for the Next Normal and Beyond Moderated by Larry Walsh CEO, Chief Analyst & Founder, 2112 Group

2:30-3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions Software AG Worker Health & Safety: A Foundation for the Resilient Enterprise Rob Risany Vice President, Alliances & Channels, Software AG Solution Development Panel Digital Transformation: Building Resiliency and a Foundation for the Future Lisa McGarvey Director, Solution Development, IoT and Tech Data Solutions, North America, Tech Data

3:00-3:30 p.m. Q&A Panel – Hosted by Main Stage Speakers

3:30-4:00 p.m. Transforming Disruptive Technology Into Opportunity Michael Steep Executive Director, Disruptive Technology & Digital Cities Center, Stanford University Engineering School Introduced by Varun Chhabra Vice President Product Marketing, Dell Technologies Cloud and Edge

4:00 PM Closing Statement & Thank You

Navigating Around

Navigating this site is easy and interactive. Once you close out of this page, you’ll be able to click on the agenda, vendor logos, booths, breakout tabs and the banner at the top of the screen. The banner also tells you which events are happening now, and which sessions are coming up next. We recommend using Google Chrome and logging off your VPN for the best experience.

Information & FAQ

What Will I Eat?

All Tech Data customers who log in and participate in the entire conference will receive a $50 Uber Eats code via the email address provided on the event login page.

Can I Bring a Guest?

Due to the business focus and proprietary nature of this event, please do not share links for this event with anyone who isn’t a Tech Data customer. However, if you'd like to invite colleagues from your company, please have them register here.

How Do I Enter the IoT Word Search Challenge?

Visit all 20 expo booth pages during the virtual vendor showcase to collect all 20 of the highlighted words. Once you have all 20 words, unscramble them to create the winning phrase! Submit your answer to Jamie Cuffe at jamie.cuffe@techdata.com for a chance to win! The first five correct submissions win a prize of their choice, valued at up to $100!

Can I Chat With Vendors in the Expo?

Yes! Each expo booth will have a live chat available during the expo hours of 12:35-1:30 p.m. EDT. Bring your questions and have meaningful conversations with our valued sponsors.

Do I Need to Download Zoom?

Only if you plan to participate in the networking lounge discussion, hosted by the IoT Team, from 12:35-1:30 p.m. EDT. If you don’t have Zoom downloaded, you’ll be prompted to download before joining the discussion. We recommend that you download Zoom beforehand to participate in this agenda activity. Note, you don’t need Zoom for any other presentations or breakouts during the conference.