Blog Topic: In-Person Events

Home Plate Tailgate

Join us on Wednesday, June 19, at 11:30 AM CT at Charles Schwab Field for the Home Plate Tailgate at the College World Series.

Rock with HBS at GIANTS Reception

Join us on Tuesday, April 16, at 8:00 PM CT at Bloomington-Normal Marriott for a live music reception at the GMIS GIANTS Conference.

Tech Connect

Join us on Tuesday, May 7, at 10:30 AM CT at Holidays Pub & Grill for Tech Connect, a day of learning and networking.

A Taste of Collaboration

Join us on Thursday, April 11, at 3:00 PM CT at Tattersall Distilling for a unique collaboration experience with HBS and Cisco.

Springfield Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on Monday, July 14, at Twin Oaks Country Club for the 2025 Springfield Heartland Invitational.

Iowa Heartland Invitational 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 28, at The Tournament Club of Iowa for the 2026 Iowa Heartland Invitational.

Nebraska Heartland Invitational 2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 21, at Tiburon Golf Club for the 2026 Nebraska Heartland Invitational.

Nebraska Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on Thursday, August 14, at Tiburon Golf Club for the 2025 Iowa Heartland Invitational.

Iowa Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on Thursday, May 29, at The Legacy Golf Club for the 2025 Iowa Heartland Invitational.

Minnesota Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on Thursday, July 31, at The Meadows at Mystic Lake for the 2025 Minnesota Heartland Invitational.

Iowa Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Thursday, May 30, at The Legacy Golf Club for the 2024 Iowa Heartland Invitational.

Minnesota Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Tuesday, July 16, at Edinburgh Golf Course for the 2024 Minnesota Heartland Invitational.

Milwaukee Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Tuesday, June 25, at Western Lakes Golf Club for the 2024 Milwaukee Heartland Invitational.

Nebraska Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Wednesday, August 7, at Tiburon Golf Club for the 2024 Nebraska Heartland Invitational

Illinois Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Thursday, August 29, at Seven Bridges Golf Club for the 2024 Illinois Heartland Invitational.

Collaboration Roadshow

Register now for the Collaboration Roadshow on December 12th from 12:00 - 4:00 PM to learn how Webex and Microsoft Teams can evolve the way your organization collaborates.

HBS-Fest 2024

Join us on November 7th at the Springfield office for HBS-Fest 2024 from 11:00 - 2:00 and 3:30 - 6:00 pm for a day of Oktoberfest food, drinks, and fun.

Illinois Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on August 28th at Seven Bridges Golf Club for the Illinois Heartland Invitational.

Microsoft Learning Lab – Milwaukee

Join us on September 23rd for 3 powerful Microsoft Sessions, followed by Networking and Happy Hour.

Northeast Wisconsin Heartland Invitational 2024

Join us on Tuesday, June 4, at Royal St. Patrick’s for the 2024 Northeast Wisconsin Heartland Invitational.

Microsoft Immersion Briefing: Threat Protection

Join us on April 15th for a Microsoft Immersion Briefing on Threat Protection.

Nothing But Network

Join us on March 19th for an afternoon of Networking and Watching Hoops.

Lunch and Learn – Dodge City

Join us for a Lunch and Learn on March 4th with HPE and HBS at Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center in Dodge City, KS.

Lunch and Learn – Wichita

Join us for a Lunch and Learn on March 5th with HPE and HBS at The Depot in Wichita.

Lunch and Learn – Hays

Join us for a Lunch and Learn on March 3rd with HPE and HBS at The Depot in Hays.

Arista Test Drive: Hands on Lab

Join the HBS and Arista teams for a jam-packed technically-focused session to learn about Arista Networks and why their technology and approach stands out as unique in the industry. Just bring your laptop – everything else will be provided!

Nebraska March Madness Watch Party

Join us on March 20th for hoops, food, drinks and some golf!

Bring on the Madness

Join us on March 20th for hoops, food, drinks and some golf!

Pure Madness

Join us on March 19th for hoops, food, drinks and data storage solutions with HBS and Pure Storage.

Arista Lunch and Learn

Join us for a lunch and learn with Arista on February 12th from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

The Virtualization Shift: Exploring Virtualization Options Together

Join us on February 11th for The Virtualization Shift: Exploring Virtualization Alternatives Together.

Microsoft Learning Lab

On August 12th, join HBS in Green Bay’s Titletown District for an afternoon dedicated to learning how Microsoft tools can strengthen your security and simplify your workflows.

Northeastern Wisconsin Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us June 3rd for Northeastern Wisconsin's Heartland Invitational at Mid Vallee in De Pere.

Eau Claire Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us September 18th for our Eau Claire Heartland Invitational at the Eau Claire Golf and Country Club.

Milwaukee Heartland Invitational 2025

Join us on June 17th for our Milwaukee Heartland Invitational at Western Lakes Golf Club. Register today before spots fill up!

Let’s Do Lunch! – Little Chute

Join us on April 8th for an exclusive presentation on the future of AI-powered productivity. While eating lunch and connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting, HP will share the latest news, tips and expert recommendations.

Grand Slam Session

Join us on June 19th for an exclusive event with HP and the Chicago Cubs. A short presentation that will provide insights on how AI can transform your future of work followed by Food, Drinks and of course, Baseball!

Let’s do Lunch! – Pewaukee

Join us on April 17th for an exclusive lunch event where innovation meets efficiency! Connect with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting as HP shares the latest advancements, expert insights, and practical strategies.

Powering Productivity: Microsoft & AI Power Platform in Action

Join us for the opportunity to learn how Microsoft's platforms can streamline your operations and drive efficiency. Enjoy lunch, capability overviews with real-world case studies, and conversation with other like-minded government organizations facing similar challenges.

Nothing But Network – Omaha

Join HBS for an exciting afternoon of Men's College Basketball at our exclusive event, Nothing but Network. Kick back and enjoy the games and some good company at DJ's Dugout (Miracle Hills) on March 20th!

Nothing But Network – Des Moines

Join HBS for an exciting afternoon of Men's College Basketball at our exclusive event, Nothing but Network. Kick back and enjoy the games and some good company at Big Grove Brewery on March 20th!

A Microsoft Morning with HBS

Join us on March 20th and kickstart your day with the latest news, tips, and expert recommendations—for everything Microsoft.

Nothing but Network – Pewaukee

Join us for an afternoon of basketball, food & drinks and networking with HBS and Exagrid on March 20th in Pewaukee!

AI Wake – Up Call and Data Center Tours

Join us on March 4th at Heartland Business Systems in Little Chute for Exclusive Data Center Tours and an AI Envisioning Workshop Presentation.

Nothing but Network – Little Chute

Join us March 20th for a day of basketball and networking with HBS and Aruba at Holiday's Pub in Appleton, WI

Save the Data

Join HBS and Rubrik on Thursday, February 27th at the HBS Office from 12:00 pm - 3:00pm for Save the Data. Experience a ransomware attack firsthand and work with pros to strategize real-world solutions.

Holiday Cheers & Beers

Join our HBS Team for Holiday Cheers & Beers at Thunder Bay Grille on December 17th.

HBS and HPE Light Up the New Year

Join us on December 18th for an afternoon with HBS and HPE for presentations, Bourbon Tastings and Holiday Trivia!

Lunch and Learn – Dodge City

Join HBS at the Lunch and Learn - Dodge City on Thursday, January 30 from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at Cowboy Capital Saloon & Grill for insightful updates from HBS and our partners.

Lunch and Learn – Hays

Register now for the Lunch and Learn - Hays on Wednesday, January 29th at the Fort Hays Memorial Union from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Omaha Holiday Party

Register now for the Omaha Holiday Party on Thursday, December 19th from 4-6 pm at Prehistoric Putts for food, drinks, mini golf, and arcade games.

Joker Movie Premiere

Register now for the Joker Movie Premiere with HBS & Pure Storage on Friday, October 4th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Village Pointe Cinema.

Innovate Insights

Join us on December 12 at Holidays for Innovate Insights! We are bringing some of the tops sessions from Innovate.HBS straight to you!

Executive Lunch with HBS and Arista

Join HBS and Arista for a Executive Lunch at Scotch & Sirloin on Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00 am for great conversation with industry experts and great food.

IT Leadership Dinner with HBS & Cisco

Join HBS and Cisco for a IT Leadership Dinner at Sullivan's Steakhouse on Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 pm for great conversation with industry experts and great food.

Lunch and Learn with HBS & Cisco

Join HBS and Cisco for a lunch and learn on May 22 from 11:30 - 1:30 pm at Martin City Brewing to hear Cisco's latest updates on Duo Security.

Tech Talk and Takeout

Join HBS for an exclusive event on January 28th, showcasing the latest in Webex and Microsoft Teams. Learn how AI is helping organizations understand more, communicate better, and become more productive—across every touchpoint where collaboration happens.

Tech Talk with HBS & Cisco

Join HBS and Cisco for a Tech Talk on February 12 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at Shakespeare's Pizza - South to hear Cisco's latest AI advancements.

Fayetteville Holiday Party

Register now for the Fayetteville Holiday Party on January 21 from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. to celebrate with HBS and our partners.

Captain America Movie Premiere

Join HBS & Pure Storage for an exclusive showing of the new Captain America: Brave New World movie on February 14th at 10:30 am at Alamo Drafthouse in Springfield, MO.

Minnesota Wild with HBS and Lenovo

You're invited to join HBS and Lenovo for an event that combines NHL excitement with cutting-edge tech insights! On April 9th, cheer on the Minnesota Wild from our exclusive suite as they take on the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Watch the Wild dominate the ice, connect with fellow HBS and Lenovo clients and team members, and enjoy an experience like no other.

Vertiv Facility Tour and Industry Insights

Join HBS and Data Power on Thursday, March 6th at the Vertiv Office in Lincoln, Nebraska for an exclusive tour of Vertiv's state of the art PDU Manufacturing Facility.

Networking Dinner – Springfield

Register now for an exclusive dinner at Twin Oaks Country Club on Thursday, May 15th starting at 5:30 pm. Enjoy food and drinks and networking with fellow peers.

Gladiator 2 Movie Premiere

Register now for the Gladiator II Movie Premiere with HBS & Pure Storage on November 22nd from 10:30-2:00 at Flix Brewhouse.

Lunch and Learn with HBS and ISACA

Join HBS and ISACA on Thursday, June 12 at Bank of Oklahoma - Technology Center from 11:30am - 1:30pm for an informative lunch and learn. Hear the latest insights on social engineering risk and penetration testing.

Kansas City Office Grand Opening

Come celebrate with Heartland Business Systems on Tuesday, June 24 from 11:30am - 4:00 pm as we open the doors to our brand-new Kansas City office with an afternoon full of energy, great food & drinks, and networking!

Wichita Office Grand Opening

Come celebrate with Heartland Business Systems as we open the doors to our brand-new Wichita office on Wednesday, June 25 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm with an afternoon full of energy, great food & drinks, and networking!

Lunch and Learn: Building Resilience with IT Risk Assessments

Join us for a Lunch & Learn on how IT risk assessments strengthen strategy, sharpen decision-making, and reduce cyber risk. Gain practical insight into manager third-party and vendor risk to better protect your business and reputation.

FHLB Putt & Play: A Networking Social

RECORDING AVAILABLE - In the wake of 2023’s largest ransomware attack on a Midwest school district, join us for a crucial and insightful webinar featuring the Director of Technology at Des Moines Public Schools.

Happy Hour at Nutanix.NEXT 2025

Join HBS at Solly's in Washington, D.C. on May 6, 2025 from 4:00-6:00pm before the Nutanix.NEXT kicks off. Enjoy great food and good conversation before the busy conference days ahead.

Networking Dinner – Columbia

Register now for an exclusive dinner at CC's City Broiler on Thursday, May 1st starting at 5:00 pm. Enjoy food and drinks and networking with fellow peers.

Royals vs. Rays with HBS and Dell

Join HBS and Dell Technologies on Thursday, June 26 from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Kauffman Stadium to watch the Kansas City Royals take on the Tampa Bay Rays!

Arkansas vs Arkansas State Tailgate

Join HBS and ExaGrid on Saturday, September 6th for an exclusive tailgate for the Arkansas vs Arkansas State game from 12:00pm - 4:00pm!

Secure Minnesota

Big XII Watch Party

Join HBS for a 2026 Big XII Basketball Tournament Watch Party!

Innovate Omaha

Nebraska's Premier Technology and Cybersecurity Forum

Secure Illinois 2025

Join us on December 3rd at The College of DuPage for a power-packed day focused on the evolving landscape of security—both physical and cyber.

Wichita Wind Surge Game

Join HBS and Arctic Wolf on August 27th at Equity Bank Park at 7:05 pm in Suite 14 to watch the Wichita Wind Surge take on the Arkansas Travelers!

Vikings vs Falcons with HBS and Cisco

Join HBS and Cisco at Tom's Watch Bar on Sunday, September 14th at 4:00 pm for a Vikings pre-game party. At 6:00 pm we will head over to U.S. Bank Stadium to watch the Vikings take on the Falcons!

Springfield Cardinals Game with HBS and Arista

Join HBS and Arista on September 10 at Hammons Field at 6:00 pm in Suite 30 to watch the Springfield Cardinals take on the San Antonio Missions!

Tech on Tap

Join us for Tech on Tap with HBS and Varonis on February 19th for an engaging presentation and networking happy hour.

Jon Pardi with HBS and Verkada

Join HBS and Verkada on Friday, September 26 at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion at 6:00pm to watch country star, Jon Pardi, take the stage!

Lunch and Learn | Dodge City

Join HBS, Valcom, and Verkada for an informative lunch and learn on September 10th at the Western State Bank Expo Center from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Lunch and Learn | Hays

Join HBS, Valcom, and Verkada for an informative lunch and learn on September 9th at Thirsty's Brew Pub from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Naked Gun Movie Premiere

Join us August 1st for an epic adventure with HBS, Pure Storage and Veeam for an exclusive movie premiere of "The Nake Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!".

Lunch and Learn: CMMC

Join HBS at Larkspur Bistro on Wednesday, April 23rd from 11:00 am-1:30 pm for a lunch and learn with a Lead Certified CMMC Assesor.

Tech on Tap

Join HBS for a Tech on Tap on Wednesday, April 9th from 3:30-5:30 PM at AVI Seabar & Chophouse.

Arista Test Drive – Campus Networking

Gain exclusive access to configure our cutting-edge Campus management platforms, including CV-CUE, CVaaS, and AGNI. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to personalize your experience by configuring your own switch and access point.

Tech on Tap – Little Rock

Register now for a Tech on Tap at Southern Tail Brewing on March 27th from 4:00 pm -7:00 pm with HBS and Vertiv to hear the latest insights on physical security and power solutions.

Save the Data at Drake University

Register now for a live ransomware attack scenario on Friday, March 7th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at Schickler Courtside Club in the Knapp Center with HBS, Rubrik, and TAI.

Meet the Experts

Register now for an exclusive happy hour event, Meet the Experts, on Tuesday, March 25th at Logboat Brewing from 3:30pm-5:30pm with the HBS team.

Opening Day Tailgate

Register now for an unforgettable tailgate experience: Opening Day Tailgate. Enjoy food, drinks, games, and networking with HBS and our partners on March 27 at Kauffman Stadium from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Tech Tipoff: The Big 12 Edition

Join HBS and Lenovo at Pizza Bar on Thursday, March 13 anytime between 11:30 am - 4:30 pm for some college basketball, food and beverages, and good company.

Nothing but Network – Wichita

Register today for Nothing but Network on Thursday, March 20 at Shift Auto Society in Wichita, KS from 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM for a day of college basketball, networking, and fun.

Tech on Tap: Current Trends in AI

Join HBS for a Tech on Tap on Thursday, February 27 from 3:00-5:30 PM at Martin City Brewing to hear the latest updates on AI and how it can transform how you work and boost productivity.

Tech Tip Off with HBS & Cisco

Join HBS and Cisco for Tech Tip Off on Wednesday, February 12 at 4:30 PM for a Cisco update and happy hour! Following that we will head over to Mizzou Arena to watch the Tigers take on the Sooners. Register now!

Wichita Holiday Party

Register now for the Wichita Holiday Party on Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar on Thursday, December 19th from 5-8 PM.

Current Trends in AI & Copilot

Register now for Current Trends in AI & Copilot with HBS on December 4 from 3:00 - 5:30 PM at The Depot Pizza & Taps.

Sips ‘n Cyber

Join HBS, Arctic Wolf, and Pure Storage at Proof Whiskey Bar on December 3 from 4-6pm for a whiskey tasting and networking.

Microsoft Roadshow – Cedar Rapids

Join us for an informative day of learning and networking at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center on April 30th!

Microsoft Roadshow – West Des Moines

Join us for an informative day of learning and networking at HBS in Des Moines on May 1st!

Microsoft Roadshow – Omaha

Join us for an informative day of learning and networking at Jerico's Restaurant in Omaha on May 2nd!

WiscNet Reception at the Great Dane

Join the HBS team for a reception and social gathering after the WiscNet Connections Conference on May 13!

CITO Summer Tour at Principal Park

Register now for the CITO Summer Tour at Principal Park on May 22nd for a day of baseball with HBS.

Tech On Tap – Fayetteville

Join us on May 29th from 4:30-6:30 pm for a Tech On Tap at Flyway Brewing! Hear the latest trends on how you can protect your organization from the bad guys.

Tech Talk and Takeout

Join the HBS, Veeam and Exagrid teams 5/30 in Schaumburg, IL for a tabletop exercise to better understand what you can do during a ransomware attack!

Customer Appreciation Grand Slam

Register now for the Customer Appreciation Grand Slam on Thursday, June 6th with HBS & Verkada.

Demolishing Your Data Dilemmas

Join us for the "Demolishing Your Data Dilemmas" event at The Rage Room on Thursday, June 13th at 3:30 PM with HBS and LogicMonitor.

Microsoft Roadshow – Wausau

Join HBS June 20th from 9am - 1:30pm at Marathon County NCHC Campus for your chance to gain valuable insights into the latest in Sharepoint, Entra ID & Defender and Microsoft Azure.

Tech On Tap – Fort Smith

Register now for the Tech on Tap on Bricktown Brewery on June 25th from 4:00-6:00 pm with HBS and Pure Storage.

Collaboration Roadshow

Register now for the Collaboration Roadshow on June 27th to learn about how Webex can evolve the way your organization collaborates with HBS and Cisco.

Tech On Tap – Fayetteville

Register for the Tech on Tap on June 27th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Torchy's Tacos with HBS and Pure Storage.

Tech On Tap – Bentonville

Join HBS and HPE Aruba on July 11th from 4:30-6:30 pm for a Tech On Tap at Pedaler’s Pub! Hear the latest trends to optimize your IT networking for peak performance.

HBSFest Iowa

Register now for HBSFest Iowa on July 17th from 11:30 am -3:00 pm for an afternoon of food, drinks, and games at our office courtyard.

Technology Collaborative

Join us on Wednesday, July 31st at HBS in West Des Moines for an informative day of healthcare-focused learning and networking.

Deadpool & Wolverine Movie Premiere

Register now for the Deadpool & Wolverine movie premiere on Friday, July 26th at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm.

The HBS Kingdom Suite Experience

Join HBS at Arrowhead Stadium on October 7th at 3:00pm in Tailgate Suite 4 for the HBS Kingdom Suite Experience. Register now for an unforgettable event!

Next-Level Networking

Next-Level Networking was on July 26th from 11:30am - 1:30 at Jerico's Restaurant with HBS & Arista.

Tech On Tap – Current Trends in AI & Copilot

Join HBS for a Tech On Tap on August 13th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Pinpoint Fayetteville to learn about the latest trends on AI & Copilot.

Microsoft Roadshow – Minnesota

Register now for the Microsoft Roadshow - Minnesota on Wednesday, August 14th from 10:30-2:45 pm at HBS in Osseo.

Tech Talk and Takeout with Verkada

Join us on August 20th for a deep dive presentation by Verkada and take home dinner by Maggianos Little Italy!

Hit Your IT Targets

Join HBS and HPE Aruba on 8/27 for a presentation, happy hour, and axe throwing and discover how HPE Aruba Data Center Networking can help you!

Tech on Tap – Wichita

Join HBS on September 26th for a Tech on Tap at The Depot Pizza & Taps from 3:30-5:30 pm to hear the latest trends in cybersecurity.

Microsoft Roadshow – Milwaukee

Join us on September 10th for an informative day of learning at the Double Tree Hotel - Milwaukee. The Microsoft Roadshow is your chance to explore our new Digital Strategy Audit and making sure you are getting the most out of your ERP Solution.

The Cisco & Nutanix Story – Better Together

Join us on September 19th for a day of learning about the challenges that are common in the hybrid cloud journey and how those challenges can be tackled with Cisco's & Nutanix platform.

Tech on Tap – Green Bay

Join HBS and Verkada on September 17th for Tech on Tap, an exclusive event that features learning, networking, and beer tasting at Badger State Brewing Company in Green Bay, WI.

Arista Test Drive

Join the HBS and Arista teams on September 12th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in the West Des Moines office for an immersive event focused on Arista's cutting-edge networking technologies.