TAG Cloud Presents: Security and Compliance Meet the Cloud

Security and Compliance are job zero.  TAG Cloud presents a night that will amaze, terrify and give you hope at the same time.  Join us as top IT executives from PRGX, Leaseplan, CareerBuilder, Turner, State Farm and Alert Logic discuss the challenges their teams face in providing security and maintaining compliance in the cloud, while still achieving the transformational and business initiatives at their organizations. 

Come join the discussion and network with your peers! Dinner and drinks included with registration! Live Music Provided by Rob Kuehl and Maier America!

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
5:30 - 8:30 PM

Microsoft Technology Center
8000 Avalon Boulevard
Suite 900
Alpharetta, GA  30009

Our Keynote Speaker:

Andy Green, VP, Global Infrastructure and Operations for PRGX USA, Inc.

Andy Green serves as PRGX, Vice President of Global Infrastructure Support and Operations and leads the development and transformation of a global IT operation that manages SaaS solutions and IT services for Amazon, Kroger, Target, Walmart, Tesco, and other global, retail leaders. He is responsible for the delivery of IT services including Software-as-a-Service, Data Centers, Network Operations, Cloud, Security, Compliance, and DevOps.  

Executive Panelists:

Andy Knaebel, VP of IT for Leaseplan
Andy Knaebel has over 35 years of global IT experience in various industries and is currently a VP of IT at LeasePlan USA.  He holds a MBA in Management and professional certifications including CISM and a certificate from the Georgia Tech. Cyber Security Leadership Program.

Chris Noell, Senior VP of Engineering for Alert Logic
As Senior Vice President of Engineering, Chris Noell is responsible for the software development, quality testing, infrastructure engineering and automation of Alert Logic’s offerings.  Noell joined Alert Logic in 2012 to lead product strategy and innovation, bringing a wealth of experience in risk management and compliance products and services for the enterprise market. Before joining Alert Logic, Noell was Senior Vice President of Product Management with ANX eBusiness, a managed network and security service provider. Noell also served as Vice President of Marketing at Solutionary, and held senior leadership positions at Verisign, Cabletron and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting.

Chris Farris, Cloud Security Architect at Turner
Chris Farris is responsible for Cloud Security for Turner Broadcasting's digital, corporate and broadcast cloud footprint. He's spent the last year focused on wrangling a diverse set of developers and operations teams across the globe. Automation is the only thing keeping him sane at this point. When not building things with Cloud building blocks, he enjoys building Legos with his kid and figuring out what interesting part of the globe to travel to next. Mike Williams, VP Global IT Infrastructure at CareerBuilder
Moderator:

DeWayne Griffin, Enterprise Technology Executive for State Farm
DeWayne Griffin is an executive for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Companies. In his executive role in Enterprise Technology, DeWayne has oversight of areas responsible for data and analytics, including strategy, management and modernization. He is responsible for the processes, standards and governance that ensure data is recognized and protected. He is also responsible for helping the enterprise leverage data to produce insights that deliver competitive advantage. DeWayne has more than 17 years of experience with State Farm.
DeWayne joined State Farm in 2000 and has served in a variety of IT leadership roles, where he has experience building high-performing teams, working on high-pressure and time-sensitive business challenges and delivering results. He assumed his current position in January 2018. 

Members: $10
Non-Members: $30

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

     

      

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018 5:30 PM to
Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018 8:30 PM

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TAG Tour with Cyviz

A PHYSICAL MEETING ROOM FOR THE DIGITAL WORKFORCE

Designing physical meeting spaces for the digital workforce will be critical to maximize the output of teams and organizations. We will discuss how consistent design = great user experiences and why that is critical for any collaboration solution. Standardization and reduced complexity will allow users to easily adopt new tools and technology. So, what are the different approaches to a future-proof meeting space? What are the principles to apply for infrastructure to survive technology evolution and ever-changing applications? The session goal is to provide you with the fundamentals needed to enable productivity and ideation in collaboration and meeting spaces.

Speaker: Peter Stewart, President, Cyviz Americas

Peter Stewart is the President for Cyviz Americas responsible for strategy, business development, and operations.  Cyviz is a global provider of video walls & visual collaboration solutions for high-performance visualization.  Peter has over 20 years of experience in high-tech and previously worked in product management and strategic alliances at PGi, Sprint-Nextel, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and The Coca-Cola Company.  He has managed product portfolios of $600M+ and developed global strategic alliances with Adobe, Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft.  He holds 10 patents in the fields of SaaS, collaboration, and mobility.  Peter earned his engineering undergrad from Georgia Tech and MBA from Emory University.

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018 6:00 PM to
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG Mobility Halloween Social

Stranger Things are happening at this year's Halloween mixer! 

Join us in the Upside Down as we celebrate all things IoT! 

Drinks, hors d'oeuvres and Halloween treats will be served. This event is free for everyone.

Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Don't 'waffle' (be an Eleven) and register today! 

Date/Time info: 
Oct 25, 2018
5:30-7:30pm
Digital Scientists
21 S Main Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 5:30 PM to
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 7:30 PM

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TAG North Metro Executive Luncheon Series Presenting... Branden Lisi, Co-Founder & President, Object 9 Marketing

North Metro Executive Luncheon Series Presents... Branden Lisi, Co-Founder & President, Object 9 Marketing

 

Location: TAG North Metro Office | One Point Royal Office Park | Royal 400 Business Park | 4400 North Point Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30022

Date: Monday, October 29, 2018

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm

 

Branden Lisi will share insights on how entrepreneurs and corporate leaders must evolve their leadership style to match constantly changing states of their teams. As companies grow through various stages, and people come and go, matching the right leadership style with your company's situation - in ways that manage the stresses and vulnerabilities people experience during periods of growth and change - is a critical skill that successful entrepreneurs will learn during this presentation.

He currently serves on the board of the Entrepreneurs Organization pioneering the role of Community and Economic Development Chair. As part of his EO experience, Branden has seen, first hand, how leadership styles must evolve along with their companies.

About Object 9 Marketing

Object 9 develops marketing programs that build awareness and growth through sales, public relations and advertising activities. The company works with their clients to improve marketing and communications through marketing solutions on both a strategic and tactical level that offers ideas and execution. Their brand strategists use insights, in turn, drive "campaigns" and "promotions" that are executed in traditional and digital channels by their creative team.

 

 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Oct 29, 2018 11:30 AM to
Monday, Oct 29, 2018 1:30 PM

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TAG North Metro October Networking Jam

Come join TAG at our new North Metro facility for the kick off of a new monthly networking series! Grab your chance to meet great tech companies in the area through structured networking- and learn more about TAG. Coffee and light breakfast will be provided. 

You do not want to miss this! 

Parking and entrance to TAG North Metro facility located in the back of the building. 

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018 9:00 AM

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TAG Perimeter Executive Luncheon Series Presenting... James Marlow, President and Co-Founder, Radiance Solar

TAG Perimeter Executive Luncheon Series Presents...

"Solar Energy in Georgia" by James Marlow, President and Co-Founder of Radiance Solar

James Marlow

President and Co-Founder, Radiance Solar

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

James has over 25 years of high tech sales an marketing experience with Computerland, Lotus Development, IBM, and Yahoo!. He is the founder of Internet startup, AnythingSouthern.com, a candidate for the United States Congress in the 10th District of Georgia and a Georgia Southern University graduate.

He serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Solar Energy Industry Association, Georgia Chamber of Commerce Energy and Enviroment Committee and a founding Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Georgia Solar Energy Association. He is also a founding board member of the Technology Association of Georgia Smart Energy and Metro Atlanta Chamber Clean Tech Leadership Council. He is a past board member of the Enviromental Fund for Georgia/Earthsahre and The Savannah Riverkeeper.

About Radiance Solar

Founded in 2007 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Radiance Solar LLC specializes in turnkey solar power installations for commercial, institutional and utility customers. The company also provides distinct services in design and engineering, construction, as well as operations & maintenance, solar energy consulting, and large-scale project development.

Maggiano's 

4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Atlanta, GA 30346

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

 

Thank you to our partners

 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018 11:30 AM to
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018 1:30 PM

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TAG Supply Chain Presents: Demystifying Blockchain: Real Use Cases in Supply Chain Management

Speakers: 
• Arun Samuga, Vice President of Research and Development at Elemica
• Mahesh Sahasranaman, Principal Architect - UPS Supply Chain Solutions
• Mark Travis, Mark Travis & Company, Inc

Date: November 1, 2018
 
Time:  6:30 – 8:30 PM
 
Location:
Manhattan Associates, Inc.
Executive Briefing Center, 1st floor
2300 Windy Ridge Parkway 
Atlanta, Georgia 30339

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 01, 2018 6:30 PM to
Thursday, Nov 01, 2018 8:30 PM

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TAG STEM Education Awards 2018

The 7th annual STEM Education Awards honor Georgia schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting science, technology, engineering and math education.  Key STEM education stakeholders are encouraged to join us for this important gathering of thought-leaders on November 2nd at The Loudermilk Center. 

A portion of the proceeds for the STEM Education Awards will go to support the TAG Education Collaborative, a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to advancing STEM education in Georgia.

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 02, 2018 11:00 AM to
Friday, Nov 02, 2018 2:30 PM

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TAG Marketing Awards 2018

The TAG Marketing Awards is one of the most anticipated events of the season and honors the accomplishments of both talented marketing professionals and successful teams.This special evening offers the opportunity to network with industry professionals, savor cocktails, and hear from the best and brightest marketing professionals.

When: Monday, November 5

Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Time: 6:00-8:30 pm

Cost: Members $95.00/ Non Members $115

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Nov 05, 2018 6:00 PM to
Monday, Nov 05, 2018 8:30 PM

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TAG Data Science & Analytics Innovation Awards 2018

DATE
Tuesday, November 6th

TIME
5:00PM - 8:30PM

LOCATION
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North

EVENT COST
Individual Tickets:
$75 Member
$95 Non-Member
Table of 8
$560 Member
$700 Non-Member

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2018 5:00 PM to
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2018 8:30 PM

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TAG SSA Presents: Megatrends

Location:
Morris Manning Martin
3343 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Date: November 7th, 2018

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cost: Members: $10/Non-Members $30

TAG SSA Presents: MegaTrends: 

Challenges & Opportunities Tech Companies Face When Seeking Financing at All Stages

This is an educational program about the unique issues related specifically to financing for software companies. Tech companies are larger and more varied than ever and are very attractive to investors. Returns can be enormous but tech companies face a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

Moderator:

John Yates
Partner
Morris, Manning & Martin LLC

Panelists:

John Ale
Principal of Noro-Moseley Partners

Burunda Prince-Jones
Managing Director
Boomtown Accelerator/The Farm

Tino Mantella
President and CEO, Tier 4 Advisors

Harvey Shuster
Partner, STS Worldwide and
Chairman, C-View, Inc.

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 07, 2018 5:30 PM to
Wednesday, Nov 07, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG Sales Leadership Presents: Democratization of Value: Value Selling for Everyone, Made Possible (Finally!)

“Selling value” is one of the most over-used and poorly executed principles in selling. Buyers on the other hand say sellers who communicate value from the buyer's perspective is highly coveted and sought after. Join DecisionLink and a panel of ValueCloud™ users as they discuss the transition from selling products, feeds and speeds to customer aligned value selling.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018
6:00 - 7:30 PM - Panel Discussion
7:30 - 9:00 PM - Bourbon Tasting on the Rooftop

Atlanta Tech Village
3423 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA  30305

Agenda:

6:00 PM – Welcome & My Value Journey
     Gavin Harris, Apptega
6:15 PM – The New Age of Value
     Mark Stevens, Vlocity
6:30 PM – Our Journey to Value Panel
     John Porter, DecisionLink
     Panelist Companies:
VMWare
Equifax
Crowdstrike
Amadeus Travel
Vlocity
7:00 PM – Customer Value, It’s More than Sales
     Joanne Moretti, Jabil
7:20 PM – Announcement & Rooftop Invite 
     Jim Berryhill, DecisionLink
7:40 – 9:00 PM – Elite Bourbon Tasting & Door Prize
Hosted by Casey Teague, Liquid Culture Owner & Atlanta’s Top Whiskey Expert

Members: $10
Non-Members: $30

Thank you to our event sponsor!

Parking/Driving Details:

From GA 400 - Take exit 2 (Lenox Rd). Go west on Lenox Rd, away from the malls. Turn LEFT at the first stop light, Tower Place Dr, (the shopping center with On the Border and Wells Fargo). Take an immediate RIGHT after the Wells Fargo bank. Enter the Village deck on your right.

http://atlantatechvillage.com/about-us/directions/ 

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 07, 2018 6:00 PM to
Wednesday, Nov 07, 2018 9:00 PM

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TAG Tour with WeWork

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Nov 08, 2018 6:00 PM to
Thursday, Nov 08, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG FinTech Presents: The Fast and the Frictionless: How three Atlanta FinTech leaders are creating new customer expectations

The Fast and the Frictionless: How three Atlanta FinTech leaders are creating new customer expectations

Executives from three Atlanta FinTech leaders will share how they’re activating data through emerging technologies to create more contextual and connected experiences that consumers are increasingly demanding. From faster authentication to better fraud protection and expedited payments to patient-driven personalization, you’ll learn how these leaders are applying a pragmatic approach to investment and development, fueling entirely new customer expectations.

Friday, November 9, 2018
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Maggiano's Little Italy - Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA  30326

Panelist




Dharm Patel, Equifax

Esther Pigg, FIS

Alan Nalle, Patientco

Members - $25
Non-Members - $45

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 09, 2018 11:30 AM to
Friday, Nov 09, 2018 2:00 PM

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FinServ/FinTech Hackathon 2018

             

OVERVIEW

On Saturday, November 3rd, Pitney Bowes, RCG Global Services and TAG (the Technology Association of Georgia) will kick off a 1 week competition to develop creative and inventive solutions to a set of FinServ/FinTech business problems leveraging the provided Pitney Bowes market leading location intelligence and data visualization tools.

A three-hour orientation meeting will be held to provide information on the Pitney Bowes data sets and tools, a briefing on the core business problems, past and present attempts to solve them, and a question and answer session.
  

Teams will be provided access to the Pitney Bowes data sets, data visualization tools and a set of FinTech/FinServ business problems to be solved on November 3rd (Team leaders must be present).

One week later, on Friday, November 9, a 24-hour full service workshop will be hosted by Pitney Bowes and RCG Global industry experts who will be available during the entire period.  The last two hours will be allocated for the teams to present their solutions, with the finalists being selected to present their solutions the following Monday at a dinner in Midtown to a panel of industry executives.

PRIZES

Prizes are awarded to the winning teams to be evenly divided among team members. 

• First place prize: US $5,000

• Second place prize: US $2,000

• Third place prize: US $1,000

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATIONS

• Saturday, Nov 3:  Three-hour orientation session, 9:00am to 12:00pm at TAG Metro North

• Monday, Nov 5-9: LI, Data and Industry expert hotline available

• Friday, Nov 9-10:  Onsite support begins at 6:00pm on Friday at TAG North Metro

• Saturday, Nov 10:  Solution presentations at TAG Metro North from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

• Saturday, Nov 10:  Finalists announced by 7:30pm at TAG North Metro

• Sunday, Nov 11: Winners polish off presentations 

• Monday, Nov 12:  Finalist presentations and dinner at TAG Midtown restaurant (TBD); winners announced; prospective FinServ/FinTech target audience invited to watch

Orientation Meeting and Data Set

Date:  Saturday, Nov 3, 2018

Time:  9:00–12:00 p.m.

Location: TAG North Metro Office

Building: One Point Royal

Office Park: Royal 400 Business Park

4400 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Hackathon and Team Presentations

Date:  Friday, Nov 9, 2018 through Saturday, Nov 10, 2018

Time:  Friday, 6:00– Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

Location: TAG North Metro Office

Building: One Point Royal

Office Park: Royal 400 Business Park

4400 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Finalist Dinner and Presentations

Date:  Monday, Nov 12, 2018

Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location:  TBD

PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to individuals, students and FinServ/FinTech technology organizations excited about using location intelligence data to improve FinServ/FinTech operations.  Participants must be at least 18 years old to participate. Benefits to participants include opportunities to work with and interact with FinServ/FinTech industry leaders, recognition of winning the 2018 FinServ/FinTech hackathon and national publicity from the Pitney Bowes press release.

USE CASES

OFFICIAL RULES

COMPETITION DETAILS

CONTACT INFORMATION

The hackathon is being coordinated by the Technology Association of Georgia and they can be contacted at 404-526-6049 and joseph@tagonline.org.

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 09, 2018 6:00 PM to
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 8:00 PM

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FinServ/FinTech Hackathon 2018

             

OVERVIEW

On Saturday, November 3rd, Pitney Bowes, RCG Global Services and TAG (the Technology Association of Georgia) will kick off a 1 week competition to develop creative and inventive solutions to a set of FinServ/FinTech business problems leveraging the provided Pitney Bowes market leading location intelligence and data visualization tools.

A three-hour orientation meeting will be held to provide information on the Pitney Bowes data sets and tools, a briefing on the core business problems, past and present attempts to solve them, and a question and answer session.
  

Teams will be provided access to the Pitney Bowes data sets, data visualization tools and a set of FinTech/FinServ business problems to be solved on November 3rd (Team leaders must be present).

One week later, on Friday, November 9, a 24-hour full service workshop will be hosted by Pitney Bowes and RCG Global industry experts who will be available during the entire period.  The last two hours will be allocated for the teams to present their solutions, with the finalists being selected to present their solutions the following Monday at a dinner in Midtown to a panel of industry executives.

PRIZES

Prizes are awarded to the winning teams to be evenly divided among team members. 

• First place prize: US $5,000

• Second place prize: US $2,000

• Third place prize: US $1,000

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATIONS

• Saturday, Nov 3:  Three-hour orientation session, 9:00am to 12:00pm at TAG Metro North

• Monday, Nov 5-9: LI, Data and Industry expert hotline available

• Friday, Nov 9-10:  Onsite support begins at 6:00pm on Friday at TAG North Metro

• Saturday, Nov 10:  Solution presentations at TAG Metro North from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

• Saturday, Nov 10:  Finalists announced by 7:30pm at TAG North Metro

• Sunday, Nov 11: Winners polish off presentations 

• Monday, Nov 12:  Finalist presentations and dinner at TAG Midtown restaurant (TBD); winners announced; prospective FinServ/FinTech target audience invited to watch

Orientation Meeting and Data Set

Date:  Saturday, Nov 3, 2018

Time:  9:00–12:00 p.m.

Location: TAG North Metro Office

Building: One Point Royal

Office Park: Royal 400 Business Park

4400 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Hackathon and Team Presentations

Date:  Friday, Nov 9, 2018 through Saturday, Nov 10, 2018

Time:  Friday, 6:00– Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

Location: TAG North Metro Office

Building: One Point Royal

Office Park: Royal 400 Business Park

4400 North Point Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30022

Finalist Dinner and Presentations

Date:  Monday, Nov 12, 2018

Time:  6:00–8:00 p.m.

Location:  TBD

PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to individuals, students and FinServ/FinTech technology organizations excited about using location intelligence data to improve FinServ/FinTech operations.  Participants must be at least 18 years old to participate. Benefits to participants include opportunities to work with and interact with FinServ/FinTech industry leaders, recognition of winning the 2018 FinServ/FinTech hackathon and national publicity from the Pitney Bowes press release.

USE CASES

OFFICIAL RULES

COMPETITION DETAILS

CONTACT INFORMATION

The hackathon is being coordinated by the Technology Association of Georgia and they can be contacted at 404-526-6049 and joseph@tagonline.org.

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 09, 2018 6:00 PM to
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG Orientation and Information Session

TAG North Metro Office: 4400 North Point Parkway, Ste 155, Alpharetta, GA 30022

Join us to learn more about what a TAG membership offers and receive an exclusive discount for individual memberships if you enroll on-site!

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 9:00 AM

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TAG CFO Presents: 2018 Tax Update—now that the dust has settled from the Tax Reform Act of 2017 and the IRS has issued guidanc

Name of Course: 2018 Tax Update—now that the dust has settled from the Tax Reform Act of 2017 and the IRS has issued guidance, what do we need to know and do for 2018

Location: Queen Building, 5 Concourse Parkway, Queen Building- Lobby Conference Room, Atlanta, GA 30328

Date: November 13, 2018

Time: 7:30 AM- 9:00 AM

Members: Free

Non-Members: $20

Learning Objectives: 
Course Description: 
Course Level: Intermediate
1 CPE Course Credit in Business Management and Organization
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Course Registration and Attendee Requirements: Free for TAG Members and $20 for Non-Members and course is optional
Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be received in writing by end of day August 11th, 2018. No refunds will be granted after November 11th, 2018. For more information regarding complaint, and/or program cancellation fees, please contact Tiffany Stewart at tiffanys@tagonline.org
Official NASBA Sponsor Statement: Aprio, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Speaker:

Ori Epstein, CPA
Partner, Technology and Biosciences and International Services

Ori brings peace of mind to business leaders who are mired with complex corporate tax issues. He’s regarded locally as one of the few tax partners who not only can unravel complicated tax issues, but also explain tax implications in plain English to boards of directors, CEOs and people at all levels and experience in the finance function.
His practice focuses on the technology sector, including software, biosciences (biotech and medical device) and health care IT companies at all stages of their life cycles. In his 12 years at Aprio, he has assisted his clients with numerous complicated issues and transactions, including navigating the medical device excise tax, tax-free spinoffs and reorganizations, and international tax planning.
CEOs of small- to mid-sized companies call on Ori as their “outsourced” tax expert, who has national and international experience. His profound knowledge of the tax code and his ability to apply tax concepts in precise ways save his clients time and money.
Ori graduated from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Accounting and a Masters of Accounting with a concentration in Tax. His professional and civic affiliations include:
• American Israel Business Connector – Medical Committee
• Southeastern Medical Device Association
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Congregation B’nai Torah – Vice president of finance
• Jewish Educational Loan Fund – Board member

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 7:30 AM to
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 9:00 AM

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Active Cyber Defense Challenge

Join the cyber defense team and battle cyber warfare in a mock attack lead by the nation’s cyber defense leaders.

 Learn from the best on how to build your own active cyber defense strategy in preparation for the inevitable.

Special Guests Include:

Lt. Gen. James K. "Kevin" McLaughlin (Ret.), Former Deputy Commander, U.S. Cyber Command

Maj. Gen. Patricia A. Frost (Ret.), Former Director of Cyber, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Army

 

November 13, 2019

1PM – 5:30PM

Ballroom at TWELVE Atlantic Station

 

Secure your spot today!

TAG Members—$175

Non-TAG Members—$250

At Door - $295

 

DATE/TIME:

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 1:00 PM to
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018 5:30 PM

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TAG Digital Media & Entertainment Industry Summit 2018

DATE
Wednesday, November 14th

TIME
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION
QTS Data Center
2470 Satellite Blvd. NW
Duluth, GA 30096

DESCRIPTION
The Technology Association of Georgia’s Digital Media and Entertainment Society’s 2018 Summit examines Atlanta’s leadership as an economic driver to the Global Rap and Hip Hop music business and explores technological and traditional business convergence around it.

2018 ICON OF THE INDUSTRY RECIPIENT

Greg Street, Radio Perosnality/DJ

PANELISTS
Rico Brooks - CEO of Adella Thomas Management
J Carter – Founder and Dir. Sol Fusion Media Group and ONE Musicfest
Walt Cusick - A&R Executive, Record Producer, Film-Video Producer and Songwriter. Rock-2-Def Music
Bem Joiner – Creative Branding and Cultural Immersion Consultant
Mike Wilson - Owner and Chief Engineer at Patchwerk Recording Studios
Jason White - Entertainment Attorney, Finestone, Morris & White, LLP

MODERATOR
Chelsea Samuel (aka 'Sammy') - Content Creator and On Air Talent

EVENT COST
TAG Member: $50
Non-Member: $75
Student Ticket: $25
Exhibit Table: $150
5 Ticket Exhibit Table Package: $375

To Purchase an Exhibit Table or For Sponsorship Opportunities, 
Please Contact: Emily Miller emily@tagonline.org 

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 11:30 AM to
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 3:00 PM

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TAG Infrastructure Sporting Clay and Turkey Shoot 2018

Title

TAG Infrastructure Sporting Clay and Turkey Shoot

Date

November 16th, 2018

Location

Etowah Valley Sporting Clays

619 Sporting Hill Drive

Dawsonville, GA 30534

Agenda

8 am - Registration and Breakfast
9 am - Clay Shoot
1 pm - Lunch and Awards Ceremony 

Description

Join us on November 16th for a morning of clay shooting, turkeys and networking!  Etowah Valley Sporting Clays features three courses, ranging from beginner to challenging, with two 14 station courses and 4 station developmental course.  A barbecue lunch and awards ceremony will follow the shoot.

Registration Fee Includes: 

• Doughnuts and coffee before the course
• Access to the Shooting Clay Course
• Shooting Clays
• Use of Golf Carts
• BBQ Lunch 

Whether you are a novice or a pro--this event is for you! Join members of TAG Infrastructure as we challenge each other for the winning record, the opportunity to have bragging rights among our peers and take home some turkey for your Thanksgiving table.

Come with your best shot! Prizes will be given, including a few TURKEYS!

What to bring: 
*Hunting gear, including your gun and shells. You will be able to rent a gun and buy shells on location if necessary (15 guns available for rental.  First come, first serve).  The Gun Rental is $20 and the Box of Shells is approximately $28 for 100 shells for the day.

Sponsors

Fee

Members - $100

Non-members - $120

Cancellation Policy

48 hours in advance

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 16, 2018 8:00 AM to
Friday, Nov 16, 2018 2:00 PM

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Team Building Experience - Leading Multiple Generations

Join TAG for a new Team Building Experience at our North Metro facility! Managers or whole departments are invited to attend and learn strategies for communicating in the workplace. 
 

Leading Multiple Generations

Many influences have shaped the lives and work experiences of various generations, namely, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. because each generation has its own distinct attitudes, priorities, and work habits, managers can get the best from each generation by using strategies that recognize the differences. How are you managing the multi-generational workforce? This course will identify the five generations, describe their characteristics & provide strategies for effective communication in the workplace.

Agenda

8:00-8:30am, Registration and Networking

8:30-8:45am, Group Icebreaker with Monica Blaney and Stacy Howard

8:45-9:00am, Insperity Intro by Business Performance Advisor

9:00-10:30am, Leading Multiple Generations Monica Blaney and Stacy Howard

10:30-10:45am, Q&A and Closing

Location

TAG North Metro -- 4400 North Point Parkway, Suite 155 Alpharetta, GA 30022

Cost

Member Team of 10 = $300

Non-Member Team of 10 = $500

Member Individual = $50

Non-Member Individual = $75

Monica Blaney Bio Monica, a Performance Specialist with Insperity, consults with business owners and key decision makers to develop strategies that accelerate business performance. Monica has served as an adviser in the HR field for 10+ years in various capacities.

About Insperity

For more than 30 years, Insperity® has provided human resources and business solutions that help America's best companies prosper. Insperity’s business model is simple: Insperity is dedicated to helping businesses succeed by taking care of the things that could be distracting business owners from the bigger picture.

Insperity does this by helping businesses control expenses, minimize risk exposure and maximize opportunities for revenue generation.

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Nov 16, 2018 8:00 AM to
Friday, Nov 16, 2018 11:00 AM

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Geek Rush (Formerly Techie 5/10K)

Each year hundreds of health-conscious technologists participate in this special day of competition and networking with a portion of the proceeds going towards the TAG-Education Collaborative, a 501c3 organization with a mission to strengthen the state's workforce via science technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives. Event sponsors and other vendors will showcase their product and/or services at the finish area.

2018 RACE-DAY AGENDA

Registration Open/Packet Pickup | 7:00am

Company teams gather | 7:00am

Free team photos | 7:00am - 7:40am

Group Warm-up Exercises | 7:40am - 7:50 am

5K/10K Start run/walk | 8:00am

Event Ends | 10:30am

DATE/TIME:

Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 7:00 AM to
Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 10:30 AM

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TAG International Business Presents: Where Georgia Leads

DATE
Wednesday, November 28th

TIME
6:00 - 8:00 PM

LOCATION
Cox Communications Headquarters, Rotunda
6205-B Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30328

PARKING/DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Parking available at Cox Visitor’s Lot.  Check-in with the attendant.

DESCRIPTION
Where Georgia Leads (WGL) is an annual event hosted by TAG’s International Business Society.  
WGL is a business and social networking event reuniting international business executives, global trade organization, bin-national chambers of commerce and academic institutions to discuss and promote Georgia as a global hub for international commerce and education.  Food & drink is included in the registration fee.

SPEAKERS/PANELISTS
Top executives from business, research and international organizations, global trade associations and others will provide perspective and context to how Georgia is evolving and growing into its role as a hub for world commerce and education.

EVENT SPONSORS
Georgia Tech
Cox Communications
Alliances Progress

EVENT FEE
$10 Members
$30 Non-Members

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018 6:00 PM to
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG BPM Presents: Innovation Enabled by Operations

Ever wonder how innovation really happens? You can read about innovation but wouldn't it be more impactful to engage with executives that make it happen?  Come join TAG BPM on November 29th to learn how innovation really happens with Executives from the COO suite from Atlanta’s leading companies  They will share their strategies for success, the lessons they have learned and examples of how they achieved business goals. 

Date: November 29, 2018
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Location: University of Georgia Terry College of Business Executive Education Center
      3475 Lenox Road NE, Lobby
      Atlanta, GA  30326

Members: $10
Non-members: $30

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Dec 06, 2018 5:30 PM to
Thursday, Dec 06, 2018 8:00 PM

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TAG Member Mixer

Join us for our holiday member mixer at WeWork! Bring your tacky holiday sweater to network with fellow members and enjoy appetizers and drinks. Can't wait to see you there!

Date: December 13, 2018

Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: WeWork

Fee: Members Only - $0

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 6:00 PM to
Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 8:00 PM

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WIT Forum: All Things Digital – Talent Management In the 21st Century

Venue

Maggiano’s Buckhead
3368 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30326 United States

 

 7:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Networking

8:00 am – 9:00 am Presentation with Q&A

Advanced registration tickets are $35, and $30 for TAG members. You can also purchase a table of 10 at the TAG member rate of $300.

TAG Members use promo code "TAG2018FOR".

Registration will close the Monday before each event. 

Please note: walk-up registration price is $40 – register early to get discounted admission!

Register here: http://bit.ly/2FqeWRU

DATE/TIME:

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018 7:30 AM to
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018 9:30 AM

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The Summit 2019

 

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

The Summit brings together and engages more than 1,200 prominent technology, business and thought leaders centered around the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation today through the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) - one of the country’s largest technology associations with 34,000+ members.

The Summit is an invitation to engage with the tech community! It provides an opportunity to learn, meet, and discover new ways for your company to get involved, develop relationships, and identify potential partnerships. The Summit allows you to ‘be in the know’ on who is leading the industry in innovation and inspiring what’s next in technology.

The Summit will showcase nationally recognized speakers, trending content sessions, the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, and Georgia’s most innovative tech companies revolutionizing business. Attendees will also have an opportunity to demo the latest technology and interact with TAG’s tech professional societies for ways to get plugged into what’s happening in the Georgia tech market.

Check out The Summit website here for more details. 

The Summit 2019

February 11-12, 2019

Cobb Galleria Centre

HIGHLIGHTS:

1 ½ Day Event
1200+ Attendees
Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Companies in Georgia
Release of the 2019 State of the Industry Report
Summit Exhibitor Showcase of Most Innovative Companies
2 Keynote Speakers
20 Breakout Sessions Focusing on Current and Future Tech Trends
Summit Strategy Plan to Take Back to Your Company and Community
2019 Tech Hall of Fame Inductee Announced
TAG Impact Award Winner
TAG Society Showcase
Interactive Demos with Next-Gen Technology
12M+ Media Impressions

TICKET INFO

Early Bird Special  TAG Member - $150 Non-TAG Member - $200

Valid until 11/30/18

Regular Registration  TAG Member - $175 Non-TAG Member - $225

Valid until 2/8/19 at 5pm

At Door Ticket Pricing - $250

Valid 2/11/19 - 2/12/19

 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Feb 11, 2019 5:30 PM to
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 3:30 PM

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The Summit 2019

 

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

The Summit brings together and engages more than 1,200 prominent technology, business and thought leaders centered around the most prominent and relevant trends that are sparking, disrupting and driving innovation today through the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) - one of the country’s largest technology associations with 34,000+ members.

The Summit is an invitation to engage with the tech community! It provides an opportunity to learn, meet, and discover new ways for your company to get involved, develop relationships, and identify potential partnerships. The Summit allows you to ‘be in the know’ on who is leading the industry in innovation and inspiring what’s next in technology.

The Summit will showcase nationally recognized speakers, trending content sessions, the newest inductee into the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia, and Georgia’s most innovative tech companies revolutionizing business. Attendees will also have an opportunity to demo the latest technology and interact with TAG’s tech professional societies for ways to get plugged into what’s happening in the Georgia tech market.

Check out The Summit website here for more details. 

The Summit 2019

February 11-12, 2019

Cobb Galleria Centre

HIGHLIGHTS:

1 ½ Day Event
1200+ Attendees
Top 40 and Top 10 Innovative Companies in Georgia
Release of the 2019 State of the Industry Report
Summit Exhibitor Showcase of Most Innovative Companies
2 Keynote Speakers
20 Breakout Sessions Focusing on Current and Future Tech Trends
Summit Strategy Plan to Take Back to Your Company and Community
2019 Tech Hall of Fame Inductee Announced
TAG Impact Award Winner
TAG Society Showcase
Interactive Demos with Next-Gen Technology
12M+ Media Impressions

TICKET INFO

Early Bird Special  TAG Member - $150 Non-TAG Member - $200

Valid until 11/30/18

Regular Registration  TAG Member - $175 Non-TAG Member - $225

Valid until 2/8/19 at 5pm

At Door Ticket Pricing - $250

Valid 2/11/19 - 2/12/19

 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Feb 11, 2019 5:30 PM to
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019 3:30 PM

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TAG Savannah Presents: Insider Threat - Practical Methods for Analysis and Detection

Date:  March 1, 2019

Time: Check-in/Networking – 8:30am – 9:00am; Program 9:00am-12pm (w/15 break) CPE: 3 hrs

Location: Coastal Botanical Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd, Savannah GA 31419

Cost: $50 for IIA or TAG members; $60 for nonmembers; $5 student; $0 retired members

Bio:

Randy Trzeciak is Technical Manager of CERT’s Enterprise Threat and Vulnerability Management Team and the Director of the CERT Insider Threat Center at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute.  The team’s mission is to assist organizations in improving their security posture and incident response capability by researching technical threat areas; developing and conducting information security assessments; and providing information, solutions and training for preventing, detecting, and responding to illicit activity. Randy has over 27 years’ experience in a wide-range of topics including: insider threat, cybersecurity, software engineering, project management, information security, and database design, development, and maintenance.  In addition to his role with CERT, he also has a dual appointment as Program Director for the Masters of Science in Information Security Policy and Management (MSISPM) program and CERT professor at Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College, Graduate School of Information Systems and Management.

Event Overview: 
During this session, attendees will learn practical strategies for building an effective insider threat program, to mitigate threats from malicious and non-malicious insiders (current/former employees, contractors, sub-contractors, supply chain, and other trusted business partners).  During the talk, numerous insider incidents will be presented to detail how incidents tend to evolve over time.  The session will conclude by reviewing best practices for the mitigation of insider threats and presenting a framework to develop insider threat controls, highlighting the development of behavioral and technical potential risk indicator development, deployment, and measurement.  CPU – 3hrs

Partners:

Sponsor:

DATE/TIME:

Friday, Mar 01, 2019 8:30 AM to
Friday, Mar 01, 2019 12:00 PM

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FinTech South 2019

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

 

FinTech South

April 22-23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FinTech South 2019 is a global exchange of insights, innovations and trends fueling tomorrow's financial tech industry. 

Attracting international companies and speakers across multiple industries, FinTech South is an opportunity to engage with 1350+ international FinTech executives generating $72B in revenues and processing over 118B transactions annually.

FinTech South Highlights:
1400 Attendees from 6+ Countries
420 C-Level Executives
470 Companies from multiple industries
95 Speakers
3 Keynote Speakers
24 Breakout Sessions
VIP Session for C-level Executives
90+ Exhibitors & Startups at FinTech South Innovation Alley
Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation Challenge Pitch Contest and $50K Award
ADVANCE Awards

For more information: www.FinTechSouth.com 

TICKETS:

Early Registration

TAG Members - $275 Non-TAG Members - $300

Valid until 12/14/18

Regular Registration 

TAG Members - $350 Non-TAG Members - $375

Valid until 3/31/19

Month of Event Registration - $495

*Online registration ends on 4/19/19 at 5pm EST. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $600 each.

 

 

 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Apr 22, 2019 2:00 PM to
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 4:30 PM

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FinTech South 2019

Need help registering for a TAG event? Reach us at helpme@tagonline.org or call 470-788-8402

 

FinTech South

April 22-23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

FinTech South 2019 is a global exchange of insights, innovations and trends fueling tomorrow's financial tech industry. 

Attracting international companies and speakers across multiple industries, FinTech South is an opportunity to engage with 1350+ international FinTech executives generating $72B in revenues and processing over 118B transactions annually.

FinTech South Highlights:
1400 Attendees from 6+ Countries
420 C-Level Executives
470 Companies from multiple industries
95 Speakers
3 Keynote Speakers
24 Breakout Sessions
VIP Session for C-level Executives
90+ Exhibitors & Startups at FinTech South Innovation Alley
Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation Challenge Pitch Contest and $50K Award
ADVANCE Awards

For more information: www.FinTechSouth.com 

TICKETS:

Early Registration

TAG Members - $275 Non-TAG Members - $300

Valid until 12/14/18

Regular Registration 

TAG Members - $350 Non-TAG Members - $375

Valid until 3/31/19

Month of Event Registration - $495

*Online registration ends on 4/19/19 at 5pm EST. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $600 each.

 

 

 

DATE/TIME:

Monday, Apr 22, 2019 2:00 PM to
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2019 4:30 PM

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