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With over two decades of experience in the field, Josh Tepen has a deep understanding of all things IT. For the past 6 years, he's been fully immersed in the world of cloud architecture, software development, and game-changing innovation. Currently, as the Executive Director of Design and Development at Maryville University, Josh is leading a dynamic team of professionals who oversee all enterprise applications and develop custom applications and data integrations. Always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve the student experience, Josh and his team are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology.

Ash Black is a creative technologist and educator with a long track record of innovation from the early days of the web to the AI and XR era of today. A specialist in student engagement, he is passionate about experiential learning and champions a hands-on approach to mastering technology. At the University of Arizona he presently directs the Institute for Computation & Data-Enabled Insight, coordinates Artificial Intelligence outreach strategies, and is working to build internships, jobs, and economic expansion across Arizona.

Phil Komarny is the Chief Innovation Officer at Maryville University of Sait Louis. He led a significant reimagining of Maryville's IT department, moving away from traditional approaches and towards a data-centric strategy. This revolutionary perspective on IT management resulted in the creation of a unique system known as Collective Technology, a unifying force that binds the university together through the strategic use of data. Komarny is also the founder and CEO of the My LifeTrek Network, a Lifegraph-powered network that leverages data to connect universities and businesses in a trusted learning ecosystem.

As the CIO for the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Charles Peyton oversees the school’s technological infrastructure and strategy. He also focuses on on enhancing multimedia and broadcast news infrastructure as well as enterprise information systems to support the school's diverse educational needs – ultimately driving digital transformation through technology, communication, and journalism. He has 20+ years of experience leading IT teams, programs, and projects.

Emilio Reyes Le Blanc is an Azure Core Solution Specialist at Microsoft. He is an experienced technical sales leader with expertise in data strategy, analytics, AI, and cloud platforms. He has sold cloud technology for Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle. He has received several awards from Microsoft for his outstanding work with the company.