Wisconsin Technology Association (WTA) Annual Tech Conference 2026

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Annual Tech Conference 2026
Think Big, Think Small, Think Future!

Agenda:
11:00am – 12:00pm Arrival, Registration, and Luncheon!

12:30pm – Keynote Kick Off with Chad Steighner, CDIO at Clarios
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1:55pm -2:40pm Break Out Presentations
Track A – Cyber Security Leadership Strategies and Employee Personal Growth – Troy Stairwalt, CISO Board Member at 710
Track B – 200+ AI Journeys Later: Here’s What We Didn’t Expect – Brent Blawat, Rapid Prototype Team Lead, LMI – AI Topic
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2:50pm – 3:35pm Break Out Presentations
Track A – Transforming IT into a Business Enabler for the Future – Eric Muschlitz, Director of Information Technology, Regal Rexnord
Track B – TBD
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3:45pm – 4pm Community Highlights
– 2026 Philanthropic Partner
– ISSA
– Summerfest Tech
– MKE Tech Hub
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4pm – Leadership Panel
Think Big, Think Small, Think Future
Jeff Kurek – Sr VP of IT and Cyber, Park Bank – Moderator
Panelist:
Shuchi Wadhwa, Global Cybersecurity Strategy Lead, Schreiber Foods
Abhinay Pachhapur – Director of Utility Operations, Alliant Energy
Cody Florek – Director of Information Security, Sentry Insurance