AOTMP LIVE / IN PERSON EVENT
2027 Annual State of the Industry Live Meeting
Join the 2027 State of The Technology Management Industry Live Meeting! Event Details Coming Soon.
- Save the Date: Wednesday, October 27 – Thursday, October 28, 2027
- Live / In Person
State of the Industry Meetings
Sessions at State of the Industry meetings focus on leading industry trends, technology shifts, emerging practices, and strategic implications for telecom, mobility, cloud, and IT. Great presentations are grounded in real-world experience and demonstrate practical value. Success stories, case studies, lessons learned, and concrete insights from your own work are especially valuable because they make ideas credible, memorable, and actionable.
Select the topic category that best fits your proposal, or suggest a new one:
- The Future of Telecom & Connectivity. Network modernization, 5G, IoT, edge use cases, and implications for enterprise spend and strategy.
- Mobility Strategy in a Post-Device Era. eSIM, BYOD, lifecycle models, user experience, and the changing economics of mobile management.
- Cloud Economics & Platform Governance. Hybrid and multi-cloud trends, cost pressure, platform accountability, and financial governance.
- AI’s Impact on IT & Business Operations. How AI is changing service delivery, workforce productivity, governance, and technology buying patterns.
- Cybersecurity & Resilience Trends. Identity, zero trust, regulatory pressure, vendor exposure, and the rising cost of risk.
- SaaS Sprawl & Digital Workplace Complexity. Application growth, decentralized purchasing, licensing models, and the governance challenge.
- Data, Privacy & Compliance Pressure. Global privacy rules, localization issues, data handling expectations, and audit readiness.
- The Economics of IT Value Creation. How organizations are shifting from cost containment to measurable business value and outcomes.
- Talent & Capability Shifts in IT. The skills the market now demands across telecom, cloud, security, AI, and financial management.
- What Leading Organizations Are Doing Differently. Benchmarking best practices, operating models, vendor relationships, and lessons learned from mature enterprises.
Join Us This October
The AOTMP State of the Technology Management Industry Online Meeting brings together technology management professionals, industry leaders, and sponsors to explore emerging trends, evolving priorities, operational challenges, and strategic opportunities across telecom, mobility, SaaS, cloud, and IT environments.
Designed to help participants better understand where technology management is heading next, this online meeting focuses on the broader trends, risks, priorities, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
2026 Event Information
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- 11am to 3pm ET
- Live Online Event
Registration Opens Monday, August 10, 2026
Event Highlights
Experience a trends-driven, eight-session program designed around the critical issues that appear most frequently in member discussions.
- Opening Insights Briefing (AOTMP® Co-Chairs): State of Technology Management: Opportunities & Predictions — a briefing built entirely from member perspectives and leadership forum insights.
- Four Live Interviews featuring business and vendor voices sharing real-time stories from the front lines of technology management.
- Two Panel Discussions examining challenges, innovations, and success stories across operational, financial, and vendor management perspectives
- Industry Leadership Committee Panel – “What’s Next for Technology Management”: Business members share why they joined, the most pressing issues they face, and what they expect vendors to do differently in 2027 and beyond.
Why Attend
Participants can expect:
Industry-wide perspectives on emerging trends and market direction
Discussions around the evolving role of technology management
Insights into operational, financial, and strategic priorities shaping the industry
Technology Advisors and Solution Providers looking to better understand customer challenges
Practical ideas to help guide planning, investment, and decision-making
Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available
Sponsorship opportunities for the State of the Technology Management Industry Online Meeting are reserved exclusively for AOTMP Community Sponsors.
Industry Leader Sponsors
Certified Solution Sponsors
Community & Event Sponsors
Purpose
The October Forum brings together senior business and vendor leaders to explore the evolving state of technology management. Drawing on months of dialogue and collaboration across the AOTMP® community, the forum surfaces the most resonant patterns, pain points, and emerging practices shaping the next era of enterprise technology performance.
Participation Includes:
• Organizations managing their own internal technology environments
• AOTMP Community Sponsors
• Industry vendors
Event Highlights
Experience a trends-driven, eight-session program designed around the critical issues that appear most frequently in member discussions.
- Opening Insights Briefing (AOTMP® Co-Chairs): State of Technology Management: Opportunities & Predictions — a briefing built entirely from member perspectives and leadership forum insights.
- Four Live Interviews featuring business and vendor voices sharing real-time stories from the front lines of technology management.
- Two Panel Discussions examining challenges, innovations, and success stories across operational, financial, and vendor management perspectives
- Industry Leadership Committee Panel – “What’s Next for Technology Management”: Business members share why they joined, the most pressing issues they face, and what they expect vendors to do differently in 2027 and beyond.
Why Attend
Participants can expect:
- Industry-wide perspectives on emerging trends and market direction
- Discussions around the evolving role of technology management
- Insights into operational, financial, and strategic priorities shaping the industry
- Business and vendor perspectives on future opportunities and challenges
- Practical ideas to help guide planning, investment, and decision-making
Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available
Event Supporters
Purpose
The October Forum brings together senior business and vendor leaders to explore the evolving state of technology management. Drawing on months of dialogue and collaboration across the AOTMP® community, the forum surfaces the most resonant patterns, pain points, and emerging practices shaping the next era of enterprise technology performance.
Key topics to explore
Participants can look forward to engaging discussions on:
- Emerging Technologies Reshaping Telecom, Mobility, and Cloud Management
- Innovation Trends Driving the Next Wave of IT and Network Infrastructure
- Critical Challenges and Risks for Technology Leaders in 2025
- Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Upskilling in an AI-Driven Workforce
- Growth Opportunities and Best Practices in Cloud Services and AI Integration
- Navigating Industry Consolidation: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Market Shifts
- Balancing Short-Term Efficiency Gains with Long-Term Digital Transformation
- Identifying and Preparing for Disruptors in Telecom, Mobile, and Cloud Ecosystems
- Strategic Leadership for Thriving in the Evolving Technology Management Landscape
- The Future of Customer Experience: Leveraging Tech Management for Seamless Digital Interactions
You can expect to hear about innovation, real-world successes, strategies for reducing risk, and practical approaches for increasing efficiency. Highlights will include actionable insights, lessons learned, and forward-thinking perspectives that help technology management professionals navigate and excel in a rapidly changing environment. See the full agenda
Why attend?
This event promises to equip you with actionable insights to tackle financial pressures, optimize your technology investments, and prepare for the challenges that await in our ever-evolving industry. Join us as we explore how organizations can balance innovation with responsible implementation while maintaining operational efficiency.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in technology management!
Agenda
| Time | Session | Presenter | Session Title |
|---|---|---|---|
|
11:00am to 11:25am ET |
AOTMP Presentation |
Tim Lybrook, Managing Partner, AOTMP® Tim Colwell, Executive Vice President, AOTMP® |
State of Technology Management: Opportunities & Predictions |
|
11:30am to 11:55am ET |
Presentation |
John Venditti, Sr. Vice President, Client Services & Delivery, Sakon |
Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Upskilling in an AI-Driven Workforce |
|
12:00pm to 12:25pm ET |
Presentation |
Angela Saldana, Managing Director, Accenture & Jeff Lorsung, Accenture |
TEM is Dead: Reinventing Tech Value in the Age of AI |
|
12:30pm to 12:55pm ET |
Presentation |
Eric Januszko, Principal Consultant, Januszko Studios Consulting |
Critical Challenges and Risks for Technology Leaders in 2025: Governance and Strategic Oversight for SEC Cybersecurity Rules, GxP Computer System Validation, and AI Adoption |
|
1:00pm to 1:25pm ET |
Presentation |
Doug Rabold, XLA Evangelist, XLA Institute |
If Nature Abhors A Vacuum, Why Does CX Today Suck? |
|
1:30pm to 1:55pm ET |
Presentation |
Jeff Hernandez, IT Product Leader |
Securing the Future: The Evolution of Data Management in a Borderless World |
|
2:00pm to 2:25pm ET |
Presentation |
Praveen Kamsetti, CIO, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation |
Driving Business Value with AI: A CIO’s Approach |
|
2:30pm to 2:55pm ET |
Presentation |
Laurie Elmore – Sony Pictures Entertainment, Director, Mobile Technologies Group Glenn Leatherwood – Valmont Industries – IT Manager Dan Hughes – Sakon, President Angela Saldana – Accenture Strategy & Consulting, Managing Director |
Industry Leadership Committee: What’s Next for Technology Management |
|
2:55pm to 3:00pm ET |
Wrap Up |
Tim Colwell |
|
Annual & One-Time Sponsorship Opportunities
AOTMP Live Meetings are designed for technology management professionals and a limited number of sponsors participating in a structured, insight-driven environment.
- Live Meeting single event sponsorships are limited and designed to encourage meaningful interaction rather than traditional exhibit hall experiences
- Current AOTMP annual Industry Leadership, Certified Vendor and Community Sponsors receive priority consideration for live event sponsorship opportunities