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SUMMARY:Midwest: Tech It Out!
DESCRIPTION:Tech It Out was launched in 2009 to develop strong technology leaders and showcase the many opportunities available across the media\, entertainment and technology industries. While the event supports The WICT Network’s mission of advancing women in technology\, it welcomes all individuals who are committed to innovation\, inclusion and professional growth. \nJoin industry peers\, innovators and technology leaders for Tech It Out 2026 on September 24\, 2026\, either virtually or in-person at World Wide Technology Global Headquarters in St. Louis! \nThis premier event is focused on developing technology leadership and exploring opportunities across the media\, entertainment and technology industries. Be part of the conversation this year and experience the energy\, knowledge and inspiration these dynamic speakers (and more coming soon!) will bring to the stage. \nAbbie O’Dell\nAbbie joined Charter Communications in 2002 and has built a career in training\, learning and field operations development. She advanced from Technical Support Representative to Trainer\, Training Supervisor\, Training Manager and now serves as Senior Director of Learning Services\, leading learning strategy and delivery across Charter Field Operations. She holds a B.A. in English Literature\, a master’s degree in education and is a graduate of the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute. Abbie is also an active industry leader\, serving with The WICT Network and SCTE in multiple advisory and leadership roles and has been recognized for her contributions to professional development and industry education. \nDr. Cynthia K. Maupin\nDr. Cynthia K. Maupin (Ph.D. in I-O Psychology) is a tenured Associate Professor of Management for the School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi. Her award-winning research on organizational teams\, leadership and networks has been published in premier outlets including the Journal of Applied Psychology\, the Journal of Management\, The Leadership Quarterly and the Journal of Organizational Behavior among others. She has served as a member of the Executive Board for the Research Methods Division of the Academy of Management\, as a Senior Research Fellow for the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI)\, as a Fellow for the Bernard M. & Ruth R. Bass Center for Leadership Studies and as an editorial board member for the Journal of Organizational Behavior and the Journal of Business and Psychology. \nDr. Maupin is an expert in organizational leadership and teamwork and has partnered with organizations of all sizes from small family-owned businesses\, to national non-profits\, and Fortune 100 companies to help them enhance their leadership\, teamwork and innovative capacity. She also brings her real-world experience into the classroom to help develop the leaders of tomorrow in her courses on Leadership and Management. Dr. Maupin is originally from St. Louis\, MO and she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri and her Masters and Ph.D. at the University of Georgia. \nSenthil Kumar Sugumar\nSenthil Kumar Sugumar is Group Vice President\, Business Intelligence at Spectrum\, where he and his team create and maintain the single source of truth that helps business leaders understand how the business is performing. His remit spans technology\, architecture and standards\, data quality\, governance\, strategic projects\, cross-functional delivery and operations and support. \nSenthil has spent more than 25 years in the data management industry\, including over 12+ years at Spectrum. Before joining Spectrum\, he worked as a management consultant focused largely on data management solutions. At Tech It Out\, he will share his perspective on AI in Business Intelligence — how intelligent systems are reshaping the way organizations turn data into decisions. \nSenthil’s leadership philosophy is simple: continuously learn and look for opportunities to add value. Contribution and adding value is the goal; growth is the by-product. He is especially passionate about giving back by developing people and growing the next generation of leaders. \nLocation: World Wide Technology Global Headquarters\, 1 World Wide Way\, St. Louis\, MO 63146 & Virtual\nDate: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026\nRegistration\, Lunch and Networking: 11 a.m. to noon CT\nProgram: noon to 4:30 p.m. CT \nIn-Person Price: \n\nMembers: $20\nNon-Members: $25\n\nVirtual Pricing: \n\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $20\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://wict.org/events/midwest-tech-it-out-3/
LOCATION:World Wide Technology Global Headquarters\, 1 World Wide Way\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
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