What Every IT Leader Will Be Talking About This Fall
Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member FirstLight Fiber
Rochester’s Smartest IT Minds Are Meeting Oct. 2nd
The world of IT isn’t just evolving — it’s accelerating. In the last six months alone, IT teams have had to rethink budgets, shift priorities, and deploy new safeguards to keep pace with:
- AI’s rapid rise in both innovation and cybercrime
- Data security demands from regulators and customers
- Cloud connectivity that must be faster, safer, and more resilient than ever
If you’re leading in IT today, standing still isn’t an option.
Enter the Rochester Cloud Connect Summit
This isn’t another bland conference. Cloud Connect Summit is where IT professionals gather for impactful, real-world discussions on the topics that keep you up at night — and the opportunities that keep you curious. Expect insights on:
- Cybersecurity and AI’s growing role in both attack and defense
- Data protection and disaster recovery strategies that actually work
- The future of networks and how to prepare for what’s next
And because no IT pro thrives in isolation, you’ll also connect with peers, swap battle-tested tips, and share a drink or two at our after-hours networking reception.
Who Will You See There?
You’ll be in good company — CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, IT Directors, Managers, and System Administrators who are just as serious (and just as busy) as you are.
Learn From the Best
Matthew Wright, PhD – Kevin O’Sullivan Endowed Professor and Chair of Cybersecurity at RIT. Author of over 100 peer-reviewed papers. Expert in privacy, wireless security, and adversarial machine learning.
Colonel Craig E. Frank – Director of S-6 (Communications) at Space Systems Command. Veteran leader in Cybersecurity, Digital Engineering, and Cyber Strategy for mission-critical systems.
Event Details
What: Rochester Cloud Connect Summit
When: Thursday, Oct. 2 | 2–5 p.m.
Where: George Eastman Museum, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Networking & Cocktails: 5–6:30 p.m.
Register now at cloudconnectsummit.com. Mention code “Chamber” and waive the registration fee. Your future-ready IT strategy starts here.