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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T130000Z
DTEND:20260610T143000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
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CATEGORIES:DINING
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T130000Z
DTEND:20260610T143000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Hauptli Center\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/7fe2a00fc1d72de162bb1f6fa8f37dfa
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T130000Z
DTEND:20260610T143000Z
SUMMARY:Visit Vendor Floor
DESCRIPTION:With 19 Exhibitor and Demo Booths\, this is our biggest vendor floor ever! Don't miss these great networking and innovation opportunities.
CATEGORIES:VENDORS OPEN
LOCATION:Hauptli Center\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/d4bf268861d4fc14d1a434721fbba080
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T143000Z
DTEND:20260610T153000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Keynote
DESCRIPTION:As we watch the threat landscape change daily – it is easy to get lost in which way is up.  Who can keep up with the alphabet soup of acronyms\; EPP\, EDR\, MDR\, NGAV\, Zero Trust\, SIEM\, or XDR\, (and the list goes on)?  Adding to this confusion are the thousands of security offerings that are all claiming to be “the one”.  Accepting that People\, Process\, and Technology acting as one suit of armor is how we find true success and learning from our past should certainly be the quickest path to success during these difficult times.  We will discuss some of the key elements in finding success on this battlefield of the threat landscape and focus on lessons learned around\; Patch Management\, RBAC\, MFA\, and more.  Discussing some of these foundational pieces is where we start and then focusing on tools and services that will combat the latest attacks while supporting your People\, assisting in your Process and strengthening your Technology is where we will end up. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/dc2d7e0517ea1795c69ce7ae71d6d5be
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T154000Z
DTEND:20260610T162000Z
SUMMARY:Can't afford VmWare?
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Room 203\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/7c5ccbbefb794ceaa5b1c9caa390e152
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T154000Z
DTEND:20260610T162000Z
SUMMARY:From Prompts to Processes: Building Agentic Systems with LLMs
DESCRIPTION:Despite the fear around AI replacing jobs\, the reality is far more practical: the people who learn to work with AI will replace those who don’t. This talk explores how to design and build agentic systems using LLMs and orchestration tools. Attendees will learn how multi-agent workflows differ from traditional automation\, how agents collaborate to complete complex tasks\, and how to implement practical\, real-world AI systems that move beyond chat interfaces into true operational use.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Room 207\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b06aff7902a7395f1da5a8fe29c8fb26
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/b06aff7902a7395f1da5a8fe29c8fb26
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T154000Z
DTEND:20260610T162000Z
SUMMARY:Surviving a Data Breach
DESCRIPTION:Loren and Justin will have a discussion following by a Q&A about the basic steps needed in preparation for a cybersecurity event such as a data breach. &nbsp\;The discussion will be similar to a cybersecurity tabletop exercise where various event scenarios will be analyzed. &nbsp\;Both preparations for and basic first steps in response to a data event will be addressed. &nbsp\;The overall message of the session will be - Don't be scared about cybersecurity event\, be prepared.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Fitzpatrick Auditorium\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/3b2bc8806e35d92e616c684108875d28
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T171000Z
SUMMARY:Access Control and Surveillance: User Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Fine Arts Gallery\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1e6691439effd0341ebfc1b3be981c1e
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/1e6691439effd0341ebfc1b3be981c1e
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T171000Z
SUMMARY:GETAC Live Demo
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Nex-Tech Device Bar\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/ba1286b7164435892008c016a501b138
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T171000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating the Future: Effective Marketing Strategies Across Industries
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session at TechEdge\, where we delve into the latest marketing trends that are driving success across various industries. Moderated by Dustin Schlaefli\, Director of Customer Engagement\, this session will explore how businesses are adapting to the rapidly evolving marketing landscape to stay ahead of the competition.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:PSH Lecture Hall\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/bda1aa4ca71934f5749893a143f24438
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T171000Z
SUMMARY:OT Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Building a defensible plan for operational technology (OT) business owners.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Fitzpatrick Auditorium\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/6d865eb16d05c21f1ffec186705b1200
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T163000Z
DTEND:20260610T171000Z
SUMMARY:VoIP Landscape In 2026 & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Technology Available: \nCloud-based VoIP systems\, 5G-enabled communication\, AI-driven analytics\, video conferencing\, mobile VoIP\, unified communications platforms. \n \nRegulations: \nCompliance with ADA Regulations\, data privacy regulations\, cybersecurity and quality standards as well as emergency calling requirements. \n\nCompetitive Landscape: \nMajor players landscape\, and emerging VoIP providers. Market driven by AI integration\, unified communications\, softphone adoption\, and cloud migration.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Room 207\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T171500Z
DTEND:20260610T181500Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:DINING
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/77751ee8ebded1f65d9e02e3fd3bfc24
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T171500Z
DTEND:20260610T181500Z
SUMMARY:Keynote: Cyber Range presented by TD Synnex
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b3c9387b9bd14650243ab28bbfa0b5a5
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/b3c9387b9bd14650243ab28bbfa0b5a5
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T183000Z
DTEND:20260610T191000Z
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise
DESCRIPTION:This facilitates Cybersecurity tabletop will walk you through a real-life scenario and ask the participants what the next steps should be. This is a hands-on session that requires active participation.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Fitzpatrick Auditorium\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d557dea88f0d3c06a0c7d2f75f10f999
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/d557dea88f0d3c06a0c7d2f75f10f999
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T183000Z
DTEND:20260610T191000Z
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Landscape of 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, digital platforms are shifting\, targeting is changing\, AI is reshaping optimization\, and customer attention is harder to earn than ever. In this webinar we'll take a look at what the digital ad landscape of 2026 really looks like and where broadband companies should focus to stay competitive and visible. Less guesswork. More clarity. Smarter marketing decisions.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:PSH Lecture Hall\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/67cac68b884a383295a8556da6274500
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T183000Z
DTEND:20260610T191000Z
SUMMARY:Kubestronaut or Bust: A Hands-On Path to Kubernetes home lab with a Raspberry Pi
DESCRIPTION:This session demonstrates how to build a production-inspired Kubernetes homelab using Raspberry Pi 5 hardware\, designed specifically for hands-on learning and certification-level practice. Attendees will see how inexpensive\, low-power devices can be transformed into a fully functional Kubernetes cluster that mirrors the challenges of enterprise environments without relying on cloud services. \n\nWhether your goal is Kubernetes certification\, deeper operational understanding\, or building a serious homelab for experimentation\, this talk provides a clear\, practical roadmap for turning a Raspberry Pi cluster into a launchpad for Kubernetes mastery.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Room 207\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7fdf0379b798bebc68c111a94b673dfa
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/7fdf0379b798bebc68c111a94b673dfa
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T183000Z
DTEND:20260610T191000Z
SUMMARY:Live Demo: Access Control
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salto Booth\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d8e613383d4b588a87905269cb26592c
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/d8e613383d4b588a87905269cb26592c
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T191000Z
DTEND:20260610T194000Z
SUMMARY:Visit Vendor Floor
DESCRIPTION:With 19 Exhibitor and Demo Booths\, this is our biggest vendor floor ever! Don't miss these great networking and innovation opportunities.
CATEGORIES:VENDORS OPEN
LOCATION:Hauptli Center\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f82709fd8e44f0b20615cff7f2029266
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/f82709fd8e44f0b20615cff7f2029266
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T194000Z
DTEND:20260610T202000Z
SUMMARY:Build Agentic AI...Without Breaking Anything
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build action‑taking AI agents in Copilot—tools that automate real business processes and make you look like the office wizard. Warning: coworkers may start asking you for AI help. Bring snacks as a distraction.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:PSH Lecture Hall\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e4ea05d0870644b75f553c1bfdd2e440
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/e4ea05d0870644b75f553c1bfdd2e440
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T194000Z
DTEND:20260610T202000Z
SUMMARY:M365 Hardening
DESCRIPTION:While Microsoft does a good job of providing communications\, productivity\, and collaboration services\, keeping those services secure and reliable is up to the end user or service provider. &nbsp\;Jade and Jason will discuss both how Nex-Tech tools\, methodologies\, and experience to set up our M365 customers plus the ongoing maintenance needed to keep up with the ever changing Microsoft services. &nbsp\;Collectively\, these all come together in what we call M365 hardening.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Fine Arts Gallery\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1f56f7efa20c2cd6d15e923275b5e989
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/1f56f7efa20c2cd6d15e923275b5e989
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T203000Z
DTEND:20260610T204500Z
SUMMARY:Mystery Guest
DESCRIPTION:You don't want to miss this\, larger-than-life\, mystery guest to close out our biggest Tech Edge ever!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:71d44ae1e7fff9a46036be1f6b761300
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/71d44ae1e7fff9a46036be1f6b761300
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DTSTAMP:20260526T115437Z
DTSTART:20260610T204500Z
DTEND:20260610T210000Z
SUMMARY:Prize-a-Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Don't leave early or you'll miss your chance at more that $5\,000 in amazing prizes!\n\nBe sure to get scanned in - that is your entry into the drawing.​​​​
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Mabee Arena\, 100 E Claflin Ave\, Salina\, KS 67401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fdadb5cb0c28245b77a9659f073a51da
URL:http://techedge2026.sched.com/event/fdadb5cb0c28245b77a9659f073a51da
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