Innovate 2022

Get ready for bigger and better!

Learn, connect, and have fun at the region's largest business technology event. This is your opportunity to hear from technology experts and vendors about new, existing and future technologies that impact your business. Last year, sessions covered a broad range of technologies including:

Innovate.HBS 2022 Entertainment:
Charlie Berens

Charlie Berens is a comedian, Emmy Award winning journalist, New York Times best selling Author and host of the Manitowoc Minute.

CharlieBerens.com

Innovate.HBS Keynote:
Kevin Surace

Topics: Supply Chain, Labor Shortage & Cybersecurity. Kevin is a Silicon Valley innovator, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and futurist who led pioneering work on the first cellular data smartphone.

Kevin Surace's Bio

Learn

Level up your technical knowledge and discover solutions and services from HBS to help you grow your success.

Transform

Connect with technology experts, engage in sessions, and learn about the newest innovations in the industry.

Connect

Meet with peers, HBS engineers, executives, and partners to discuss your unique technical or business-related questions and challenges.

Have Fun

We have a specific goal to NOT "powerpoint you to death." So come and join us for some real talk and real fun.

Agenda & Sessions

Day 1 - Tuesday, October 11th

7:30am	\|	Registration
8:00am	\|	Vendor Expo and Continental Breakfast
9:00am	\|	Keynote: Kevin Surace - Supply Chain, Labor Shortage & Cybersecurity followed by a panel discussion.
11:00-11:45am	\|	Breakout Session #1
		The New Normal of Video Surveillance – Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity - In addition to helping combat criminal activity, there are countless ways edge-based Deep Learning AI video analytics can help businesses improve productivity and operate safely in a pandemic affected world. With the recent availability of more keenly priced cameras equipped with technology, users can now expect a high return on investment, regardless of how they capitalize on the technology.
		Generac’s Path to a Fresh, Modern Intranet Using SharePoint Online - Attend this session to hear from Generac’s CIO Tim Dickson on their recent intranet modernization using SharePoint Online. Along with Sarah Buruin, Productivity Analyst at HBS, Tim will share the goals, process, and results of replacing Generac’s highly customized classic SharePoint environment with SharePoint Online. Insights will be shared on the business case that drove the project, how the appropriate team was assembled, and the final design that launched in early 2022.
		Recruitment Innovation - How to Recruit Top Talent During #Allthethings - Heartland Business Systems' Recruitment team gives insight into what has been successful in the exponential growth of hiring top talent during the pandemic, the Great Resignation, inflation, a recession, unemployment...basically #allthethings!
		Securing Network Devices with MFA - Learn about the architecture needed to add multi factor authentication (MFA) to the management interfaces of your network devices using Azure MFA. It is beneficial for an organization to secure their network devices with MFA to restrict access to only authorized users as well as meet the requirements of most cyber security insurance policies. We will also cover some of the main differences between several MFA providers.
12:00-1:15pm	\|	Group Lunch & Vendor Showcase
1:30-2:15pm	\|	Breakout Session #2
		Agile Development – Software as a Service featuring MyTalentPlanner - Beginning with a conceptual idea for a software platform, MyTalentPlanner and Heartland created a living, breathing Software as a Service (SaaS) solution residing in Microsoft Azure. Hear how MyTalentPlanner is working with Heartland to create a SaaS solution that is helping organizations accelerate growth with their most valuable resources: People!
		Next Generation Meetings and Video Solutions - Organizations are experiencing the integration of digital technology into all areas of their businesses. Teams are now adopting audio and video conferencing and collaboration into their everyday workflow to help recruit talent, increase productivity, and deliver a richer customer experience. In this session, we will review some of the next-generation meeting and video solutions that enable this transformation. Bayland Building will also share their experience of implementing next-generation solutions into their organization and the benefits they have seen since implementation.
		Maximizing Your Microsoft 365 Investment - Ensure your organization is realizing the benefits of Microsoft 365 around managing your devices, securing your enterprise, and improving productivity and collaboration.
		Utilizing Azure to Enable MFA, Improve Cybersecurity, Deploy VDI, and Enhance DR - Learn how the Stevens Point Area Public School District moved to a hybrid cloud using Azure. The move greatly improved security using MFA for all critical systems and improved user account management. The topics discussed will include integration challenges with Google, Clever, and Microsoft on Chromebooks and Windows devices, communicating and implementing change with end-users, and enhanced cyber security tools using Windows defender for identity and App control. Along the way, Azure was also utilized for VDI using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and to enhance disaster recovery.
		Monitoring Today’s Modern IT Environments - Struggling with alert fatigue? Have too many tools to keep track of your environment? Missing out on critical infrastructure alerting? Unable to monitor cloud-based infrastructure or applications? Come learn how Heartland’s monitoring services can streamline your operations. Our integrated single platform provides monitoring capabilities for network infrastructure, public cloud, applications, and more. Combine that with Heartland’s 24x7 monitoring services and you sleep comfortably knowing we have our eyes on your prizes.
2:30-3:15pm	\|	Breakout Session #3
		Emergency Notification – When Seconds Count - Learn about the latest mass notification and critical event management software that keep people safe and informed, everywhere, every time. HBS and Singlewire will co-present to inform you on industry trends and products so you can protect your most valuable assets... your people.
		Green Bay Packers – Tackling Compliance by Implementing Email Record Retention - Attend this session to learn how the Green Bay Packers are leveraging the modern Microsoft 365 Compliance Features to implement email record retention across the organization. The Packers will share how they approached the technical implementation (including navigating the feature enhancement from Microsoft that occurred mid-implementation), how they drove messaging and adoption for all of their end users and defined a process to effectively address exception requests.
		Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cyberattack - In 2022, cyber security is as important as ever, especially considering the possibility of increased state-sponsored cyberwarfare as a byproduct of the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. While cyberattacks and threats are an ongoing fight, they can be prevented by being aware of the various types of protocols, exploits, tools, and resources used by malicious attackers. In addition, knowing where and how to expect attacks ensures you’re taking preventative measures to protect your systems. Prevention is key, and we’ll show you the Top 10 Ways You Can Prevent a Cyberattack and how to safeguard your organization effectively.
		Next Generation Endpoint Security - EDR, XDR, MDR - Which Solutions Are Right for Me? - With the increase in Cyberattacks, Anti-virus is just not enough anymore. But Vendor messaging and packaging can be extremely confusing, making it hard to compare apples to apples. Come learn about how Heartland’s managed security offerings powered by Bitdefender can improve security efficacy, provide quick notification of incidents, and provide better insight and remediation options for critical security incidents.
3:30-4:15pm	\|	Breakout Session #4
		Emergency Notification – When Seconds Count (Repeat Session) - Learn about the latest mass notification and critical event management software that keep people safe and informed, everywhere, every time. HBS and Singlewire will co-present to inform you on industry trends and products so you can protect your most valuable assets... your people.
		Green Bay Packers – Tackling Compliance by Implementing Email Record Retention (Repeat Session) - Attend this session to learn how the Green Bay Packers are leveraging the modern Microsoft 365 Compliance Features to implement email record retention across the organization. The Packers will share how they approached the technical implementation (including navigating the feature enhancement from Microsoft that occurred mid-implementation), how they drove messaging and adoption for all of their end users and defined a process to effectively address exception requests.
		Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cyberattack (Repeat Session) - In 2022, cyber security is as important as ever, especially considering the possibility of increased state-sponsored cyberwarfare as a byproduct of the Russian and Ukrainian conflict. While cyberattacks and threats are an ongoing fight, they can be prevented by being aware of the various types of protocols, exploits, tools, and resources used by malicious attackers. In addition, knowing where and how to expect attacks ensures you’re taking preventative measures to protect your systems. Prevention is key, and we’ll show you the Top 10 Ways You Can Prevent a Cyberattack and how to safeguard your organization effectively.
		Next Generation Endpoint Security - EDR, XDR, MDR - Which Solutions Are Right for Me? (Repeat Session) - With the increase in Cyberattacks, Anti-virus is just not enough anymore. But Vendor messaging and packaging can be extremely confusing, making it hard to compare apples to apples. Come learn about how Heartland’s managed security offerings powered by Bitdefender can improve security efficacy, provide quick notification of incidents, and provide better insight and remediation options for critical security incidents.
4:15-5:15pm	\|	Happy Hour, Vendor Networking & Hotel Check-in
5:15-8:30pm	\|	Great Outdoors Themed VIP Reception - Featuring themed food and beverages, themed “Selfie” photo booth, Packer Alumni Autograph opportunities, and Charlie Berens!
8:30-11:30pm	\|	After Party - Featuring Glam Band at Stadium View

Day 2 - Wednesday, October 12th

9:00-10am	\|	Breakfast on your own + Hotel Check out
10:00-10:50am	\|	Round Tables Session #1
		Roundtable Topic: Collaboration - Cloud Voice as a Service / Call Center / Virtual Meetings Roundtable Topic: Cybersecurity Roundtable Topic: Supply Chain Roundtable Topic: Labor Shortage Roundtable Topic: Financing / Leasing Technology
11:00-11:50am	\|	Round Tables Session #2
		Roundtable Topic: Collaboration - Cloud Voice as a Service / Call Center / Virtual Meetings Roundtable Topic: Cybersecurity Roundtable Topic: Supply Chain Roundtable Topic: Labor Shortage Roundtable Topic: Financing / Leasing Technology
12:00-1:00pm	\|	Networking Lunch
1:00pm	\|	Goodbyes & Experience Lambeau Field

17

Breakout Sessions

400+

Registered Attendees at Innovate 2021

20

Technology Vendors and Counting

Lodging

We are happy to provide a discounted lodging rate for our guests at Innovate.HBS 2022!

After registration, on the confirmation page, you will be provided with the link and code to receive a discount on your stay at one of the hotels listed below.

Lodge Kohler
1950 S Ridge Rd
Green Bay, WI 54304

Parking Information

Please park in the Lambeau Field Northeast parking lot (Lot 3) and enter through the American Family Insurance Gate, off of Lombardi Avenue.
See map: Lambeau-Field-Parking-Map.pdf