The Digital Leader Fireside chats will feature one prominent executive in a 45-minute informal Q&A discussion about an important topic.
Typically offered online around lunchtime on Zoom, the chats will offer industry participants and students with a brief yet in-depth perspective on the opportunities and challenges of digital leadership. Participants can pose questions during the discussion. Each session is moderated.
Space is limited and you must register in advance. IBIT reserves the right to screen attendees. If you register for the webinar but do not attend or leave early points will be deducted.
September
George Llado, Senior Vice President & CIO, Alexion
Topic: The Future of Work
September 8, 2020, 12pm – 1pm
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Linda Descano, Executive Vice President, Red Havas
Topic: Digital Employee Engagement Through and Post COVID-19
September 30, 2020, 12pm – 1pm
Register
October
Dinesh Desai, Chairman & CEO, Emtec
Topic: Repositioning IT services for a digital future
October 19, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Register
November
Christopher Kearns, Senior Vice President, NBCUniversal
Topic: Is Digital Transformation in the end all about the customer experience?
November 6, 2020, 11am-12pm
Register
Larry Dignan, Global Editor-in-Chief, ZDNet
Topic: Careers in the context of remote work
November 18, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Register
December
Mark Spykerman, CIO, AmerisourceBergen
Topic: The Purpose of Work
December 7, 2020, 12pm-1pm
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January
Cindy Leavitt, CIO & Vice President of Information Technology Services, Temple University
Topic: Accelerating Agile/DevOps transformation in a CoVID world
January 20, 2021, 12pm-1pm
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February
Renee Galitis, EVP & Chief Information Officer, Caliber Home Loans
Topic: Women in Tech
February 3, 2021, 12pm-1pm
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Stacy Greiner, Chief Marketing Officer, Dun & Bradstreet
Topic: Organizing for and Digitizing the Next Generation Customer Journey
February 10, 2021, 12pm-1pm
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Ron Kim, Chief Technology Officer, Merck
Topic: What are the Pros and Cons of Careers in Consulting vs. Corporate?
February 24, 2021, 12pm-1pm
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Join The Girls in Tech Conference to learn from inspiring leaders, have real conversations, and connect with a diverse community, designed to help you triumph!
The Girls in Tech Conference is your chance to have a real conversation about all the things that matter —- life experiences, triumphs, setbacks, tricks of the trade, and industry trends. It will feature motivational presentations from some of the most extraordinary minds in tech, science, space and business, meaningful networking opportunities, breakout sessions, meditation, music, and more. This highly interactive virtual event is here to help you become your best self and thrive in work and life.
These are just some of the reasons to join us on September 9, 2020.
- You will walk away with the knowledge and skills to advance your career and seek exciting job opportunities.
- You also will expand your community of colleagues, mentors, and role models who can nurture your growth and development.
- You will learn about companies that are leveraging technology to drive change and growth within their industries — and how you can best be poised to impact that change.
At B. PHL, we believe innovation is best when aligned to a purpose. The 2020 B. PHL Innovation Festival will be virtual and focus on supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts in the Philadelphia region. Tickets to attend B. PHL are free, with the option to donate to the PHL COVID-19 fund. No donation is too small to help! Also, look out for exclusive experiences available for an additional donation.
B. PHL is 3 days of talks, workshops, meetups, and curated experiences from Philadelphia and around the world.
Featured Speakers:
At B. PHL, we believe innovation is best when aligned to a purpose. The 2020 B. PHL Innovation Festival will be virtual and focus on supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts in the Philadelphia region. Tickets to attend B. PHL are free, with the option to donate to the PHL COVID-19 fund. No donation is too small to help! Also, look out for exclusive experiences available for an additional donation.
B. PHL is 3 days of talks, workshops, meetups, and curated experiences from Philadelphia and around the world.
Featured Speakers:
Please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 for our annual IT Career Fair, which will be held virtually this year. The fair will run from 11 am to 3 pm.
Interact with top employers who are interested in recruiting Temple students.
To participate in the career fair:
- Create an approved eportfolio (MIS majors only)
- Complete the online registration
Registration will close on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 11:59pm. More employers are added daily–check back often for updates!
Two panels will discuss current practice trends in testing and the future of cybersecurity. Following the panel discussions, attendees are invited to interact in topic-specific breakout groups.
State of Cyber Security: Current Industry Practices in Testing and Cyber Research Innovations
Noon – 12:30 PM – Panel 1 – Current Industry Practices in Security Testing & Assessment
12:30 – 1:00 PM – Panel 2 – A View into Temple Cyber Research and Industry Partnerships
1:00 – 1:30 PM – Interactive Breakout Rooms
Sponsored by Temple University’s College of Science and Technology (CST) and the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).
At B. PHL, we believe innovation is best when aligned to a purpose. The 2020 B. PHL Innovation Festival will be virtual and focus on supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts in the Philadelphia region. Tickets to attend B. PHL are free, with the option to donate to the PHL COVID-19 fund. No donation is too small to help! Also, look out for exclusive experiences available for an additional donation.
B. PHL is 3 days of talks, workshops, meetups, and curated experiences from Philadelphia and around the world.
Featured Speakers:
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s Talent and Education Network and regional employers invite college students from throughout the region to attend a special virtual event with West Chester University featuring a panel of recent graduates and opportunities to meet regional employers.
The Digital Leader Fireside chats will feature one prominent executive in a 45-minute informal Q&A discussion about an important topic.
Typically offered online around lunchtime on Zoom, the chats will offer industry participants and students with a brief yet in-depth perspective on the opportunities and challenges of digital leadership. Participants can pose questions during the discussion. Each session is moderated.
Space is limited and you must register in advance. IBIT reserves the right to screen attendees. If you register for the webinar but do not attend or leave early points will be deducted.
September
George Llado, Senior Vice President & CIO, Alexion
Topic: The Future of Work
September 8, 2020, 12pm – 1pm
Register
Linda Descano, Executive Vice President, Red Havas
Topic: Digital Employee Engagement Through and Post COVID-19
September 30, 2020, 12pm – 1pm
Register
October
Dinesh Desai, Chairman & CEO, Emtec
Topic: Repositioning IT services for a digital future
October 19, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Register
November
Christopher Kearns, Senior Vice President, NBCUniversal
Topic: Is Digital Transformation in the end all about the customer experience?
November 6, 2020, 11am-12pm
Register
Larry Dignan, Global Editor-in-Chief, ZDNet
Topic: Careers in the context of remote work
November 18, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Register
December
Mark Spykerman, CIO, AmerisourceBergen
Topic: The Purpose of Work
December 7, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Register Now!
January
Cindy Leavitt, CIO & Vice President of Information Technology Services, Temple University
Topic: Accelerating Agile/DevOps transformation in a CoVID world
January 20, 2021, 12pm-1pm
Register Now!
February
Renee Galitis, EVP & Chief Information Officer, Caliber Home Loans
Topic: Women in Tech
February 3, 2021, 12pm-1pm
Register Now!
Stacy Greiner, Chief Marketing Officer, Dun & Bradstreet
Topic: Organizing for and Digitizing the Next Generation Customer Journey
February 10, 2021, 12pm-1pm
Register Now!
Ron Kim, Chief Technology Officer, Merck
Topic: What are the Pros and Cons of Careers in Consulting vs. Corporate?
February 24, 2021, 12pm-1pm
Register Now!
OwlHacks is Temple University’s annual, student-organized hackathon. First hosted in 2019, OwlHacks received great projects, turnout, and support from our sponsors and university; OwlHacks 2020 is going further.
With workshops, panels, games, swag, and more, OwlHacks is a fun and educational experience for all levels of technical proficiency. From freshman to seniors, and undergrads to grads, all are welcome at OwlHacks.