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Wednesday, June 10
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Mabee Arena
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Mabee Arena
  Dining

8:00am CDT

Registration
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Hauptli Center

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Hauptli Center
  General Session

8:00am CDT

Visit Vendor Floor
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Hauptli Center
With 19 Exhibitor and Demo Booths, this is our biggest vendor floor ever! Don't miss these great networking and innovation opportunities.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 9:30am CDT
Hauptli Center
  Vendors Open

9:30am CDT

Welcome Keynote
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Mabee Arena
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...
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Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Mabee Arena
  General Session

10:40am CDT

Can't afford VmWare?
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Room 203

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Room 203
  Breakout Session

10:40am CDT

From Prompts to Processes: Building Agentic Systems with LLMs
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Alan Wamser

Alan Wamser

Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, HaysMed

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207
  Breakout Session

10:40am CDT

Surviving a Data Breach
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
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.  The discussion will be similar to a cybersecurity tabletop exercise where various event scenarios will be analyzed.  Both preparations for and basic first steps in response to a data event will be addressed.  The overall message of...
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Speakers
avatar for JUSTIN DEMPSEY

JUSTIN DEMPSEY

Technology Services Manager, NEX-TECH
Justin has been a member of the Nex-Tech team for 19 years starting as a Network Engineer and working up to his current position of Technology Services Manager overseeing Nex-Tech IT services covering internal, ISP/Telco (Critical Infrastructure), and MSP (Business Customers.) Along... Read More →
avatar for LOREN VONLINTEL

LOREN VONLINTEL

Sales Engineer, NEX-TECH
Loren Vonlintel is a Sales Engineer at Nex-Tech, designing network and technology solutions. He was born in Victoria, Kansas, and grew up in a dairy, wheat, and cattle family. Loren graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science Education... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:40am - 11:20am CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
  Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

Access Control and Surveillance: User Bootcamp
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Fine Arts Gallery

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Fine Arts Gallery
  Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

GETAC Live Demo
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Nex-Tech Device Bar

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Nex-Tech Device Bar
  Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

Navigating the Future: Effective Marketing Strategies Across Industries
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
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.
Speakers
avatar for Dustin Schlaefli

Dustin Schlaefli

Director of Customer Engagement, NEX-TECH

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
  Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

OT Cybersecurity
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
Building a defensible plan for operational technology (OT) business owners.
Exhibitors
WW

Winnie West

Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
  Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

VoIP Landscape In 2026 & Beyond
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Room 207
Technology Available: Cloud-based VoIP systems, 5G-enabled communication, AI-driven analytics, video conferencing, mobile VoIP, unified communications platforms. Regulations: Compliance with ADA Regulations, data privacy regulations, cybersecurity and quality standards as well as emergency calling requirements. Competitive Landscape: Major players landscape, and emerging VoIP providers. Market...
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Speakers
avatar for DARREN WALTERS

DARREN WALTERS

Sales Engineer, NEX-TECH
Darren Walters leverages his 30+ years of technology experience to assist organizations across the Midwest in the planning, strategy, design, and implementation of leading edge Telcom and infrastructure solutions. He is an industry leader in VoIP services development, as well as nearly... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm CDT
Room 207
  Breakout Session

12:15pm CDT

Lunch
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Mabee Arena
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Mabee Arena
  Dining

12:15pm CDT

Keynote: Cyber Range presented by TD Synnex
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Mabee Arena

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Mabee Arena
  General Session

1:30pm CDT

Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
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.
Speakers
avatar for Olga Detrixhe

Olga Detrixhe

Sales Supervisor, NEX-TECH
Olga Detrixhe is a Sales Supervisor at Nex-Tech, a Technology and Broadband Company that makes life better by providing world-class technology.

Olga loves the fast pace of the IT industry, an “accidental” love affair she stumbled into after her graduating with an M.A. in Engli... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Fitzpatrick Auditorium
  Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

Digital Marketing Landscape of 2026
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
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.
Speakers
MG

MACY GRAHAM

NEX-TECH

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
  Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

Kubestronaut or Bust: A Hands-On Path to Kubernetes home lab with a Raspberry Pi
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Room 207
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....
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Speakers
avatar for Alan Wamser

Alan Wamser

Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, HaysMed

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Room 207
  Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

Live Demo: Access Control
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Salto Booth

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm CDT
Salto Booth
  Breakout Session

2:10pm CDT

Visit Vendor Floor
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:10pm - 2:40pm CDT
Hauptli Center
With 19 Exhibitor and Demo Booths, this is our biggest vendor floor ever! Don't miss these great networking and innovation opportunities.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:10pm - 2:40pm CDT
Hauptli Center
  Vendors Open

2:40pm CDT

Build Agentic AI...Without Breaking Anything
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
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. 
Speakers
avatar for PAUL SMART

PAUL SMART

Account Representative, NEX-TECH
I am a new addition to the Topeka Nex-Tech office. My wife and family moved here 6 years ago and have really found a home in Topeka and Nex-Tech. I look forward to changing lives through technology for many years to come.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT
PSH Lecture Hall
  Breakout Session

2:40pm CDT

M365 Hardening
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT
Fine Arts Gallery
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.  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....
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Speakers
JF

JASON FOWLER

NEX-TECH

JM

JADE MAISOG

NEX-TECH

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:40pm - 3:20pm CDT
Fine Arts Gallery
  Breakout Session

3:30pm CDT

Mystery Guest
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mabee Arena
You don't want to miss this, larger-than-life, mystery guest to close out our biggest Tech Edge ever!
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mabee Arena
  General Session

3:45pm CDT

Prize-a-Palooza
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mabee Arena
Don't leave early or you'll miss your chance at more that $5,000 in amazing prizes!

Be sure to get scanned in - that is your entry into the drawing.​​​​
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mabee Arena
  General Session
 
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