Agenda
Technology Management Leadership Summit—an annual open meeting of the AOTMP® Advisory Council
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. ET
- Opening Keynote By AOTMP
The 2026 Technology Management Inflection Point
This keynote frames why 2026 is a make-or-break year for technology management leaders facing pressure to deliver outcomes amid tight budgets. Attendees will gain cross-domain insights on telecom, cloud, and SaaS trends from Advisory Council perspectives.
Timothy C. Colwell, EVP at AOTMP
Tim Lybrook, Managing Partner at AOTMP
- 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. ET
- Member Panel
AI Governance in the Real World
Council members discuss practical AI governance across use cases, data, and vendors to balance innovation with risk. Key topics include guardrails, compliance, and scaling AI responsibly for business value.
IT Manager at Valmont Industries
Manager, IT Cyber and Information Security at Just Energy
Director – Technology Innovation and Strategy/Head of Technology & Security at Vera Institute of Justice
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. ET
Leading Through Uncertainty: Flexibility, Trust, and Triumph in Global Military Missions
In this inspiring one on one conversation, Tommy Vaughan, Telecom Business Manager at HQ Army & Air Force Exchange Service, shares leadership lessons gained from supporting Army and Air Force units across Kosovo, Bulgaria, Romania Kuwait, etc. And the continental United States. Discover how adaptability, trust building, and authentic relationships helped drive technology success in some of the most challenging and fast changing environments. From navigating complex stakeholder networks to securing project approvals under pressure, this session highlights how mission ready leadership principles can empower technology managers everywhere to lead with courage, empathy, and purpose.
Telecom Business Manager at HQ Army & Air Force Exchange Service
- 12:30 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. ET
- Member Panel
TEM Beyond Savings
Panelists explore elevating Technology Expense Management into a data-driven engine for forecasting, vendor performance, and growth across telecom, mobility, and cloud.
Supervisor, Telecommunications at TravelCenters of America
Telecom Manager, Network Services at Sysco Corporation
Director, Business Operations Telecom at DIRECTV
- 1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. ET
- Member Panel
IT as Value Engine
Leaders reveal playbooks for shifting IT from cost focus to outcome ownership, linking tech investments to business KPIs and stakeholder buy-in.
Chief Experience Officer at Bold Ray Consulting
Director Unified Communications at American Heart Association
Senior Director, EPMO Delivery and Agile Strategy at CareSource
- 1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. ET
iHeartMedia's Telecom Modernization Journey: SD-WAN, Mobility, and Beyond
Gene Mayo, Telecom Service Delivery Manager at iHeartMedia, shares insights into his team’s aggressive technology modernization efforts, including circuit replacements with AT&T, shifting to outsourced network management, and standing up a new SD-WAN platform. He also discusses tackling mobility management challenges with MDM exploration, eliminating traditional mobile phones, and evaluating POTS alternatives beyond data remote options. This live interview reveals practical strategies for large-scale telecom transformation in media enterprises.
Telecom Service Delivery Manager at iHeartMedia
- 2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. ET
- Solution Playbook
Vendor Value Playbooks
This session reveals how leading vendors enable value creation for buyers through concise, actionable playbooks. Attendees will explore vendor capabilities across mobile, cloud, SaaS, and network management that drive outcomes, with practical steps for evaluation, integration, and measurable ROI.
Managing Director at Accenture Strategy & Consulting
President at Sakon
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. ET
- Solution Playbook
Vendor Value Playbooks II
This session reveals how leading vendors enable value creation for buyers through concise, actionable playbooks. Attendees will explore vendor capabilities across mobile, cloud, SaaS, and network management that drive outcomes, with practical steps for evaluation, integration, and measurable ROI.
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at LINQ
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Asignet
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. ET
- Buyer-Only Roundtable
Optimizing Operations
Vendor-free forum for buyers to exchange tactics on budgets, negotiations, and coalitions amid “doing more with less” pressures.
President at Sakon
Managing Director at Accenture Strategy & Consulting
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Asignet
- 2:30 to 2:55 ET
- Closing Buyer-Only Open Discussion
Navigating TEM: Unlocking Value, Overcoming Hurdles
In this thought-provoking panel discussion, three technology management professionals will delve into the intricate world of Technology Expense Management (TEM) vendors. They will explore the successes, setbacks, and strategic implications of partnering with TEM providers. Our panelists will share their firsthand experiences, shedding light on the challenges they’ve faced, the opportunities they’ve uncovered, and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Attendees will gain insights into maximizing the benefits of TEM partnerships while mitigating potential risks, empowering them to make informed decisions in their own technology expense management strategies.
Director of Engineering at DIRECTV
Sr IT Managed Mobility Analyst at Ryder Systems
Director Unified Communications at American Heart Association