Nashville Technology Council

Nashville Tech Story (12/16/09)

It’s official – the Nashville Technology Council 2010 Calendar of Events has been formally set. So, mark your 2010 calendars for Nashville’s technology events, and don’t miss the opportunity for education, networking, and more.

January 20th: Membership Breakfast: This is an exclusive, members only, annual event held as an opportunity for members to find out the direction the organization is taking in the coming year, to network with other members, and to hear from world class speakers.  This year schedules speakers are, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, and Abbie Lundberg, former Editor & Chief of CIO Magazine. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible.

February 4th: E-Discovery Roundtable: Sponsored by SHI, join us as we discuss e-mail, instant messaging chats, documents (such as Microsoft Office documents files), accounting databases, CAD/CAM files, Web sites, and any other electronically-stored information which could be relevant evidence in a law suit.

March 2nd: T3/InternNashville Event: The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the T3 initiative are partnering to promote technology internships and relationships in the Nashville area. This exciting networking and mentoring event creates a fun environment where technology professionals, professors and students can cultivate relationships. Students will learn from businesses in their chosen field. Professionals can connect with university faculty who are shaping the work force of tomorrow.

March 4th: Roundtable Event: Sponsored by Bass, Berry, Sims, LLC., event information TBA.

March 12th: Innovation Summit: The Innovation Conference is all about thought leadership and next generation technologies.  The event this year will be changed to be more intimate and will target CIO’s and CEO’s of Tech Oriented Companies.

April 1: Mobile Applications Super Roundtable: Super Roundtables are half day conferences, with a series of panel discussions and industry keynote addresses.  These are in-depth topic coverage, strategic, timely, and interaction with audience is encouraged. The April super roundtable will focus on Mobile Applications.

April 17: TechNet: TechNet is a special event hosted by the Nashville Technology Council to provide technology job seekers, employers, and high education institutions the opportunity to network together.  It is designed to help unemployed technology workers find new jobs, provide a direction to help them further their education, and provide networking opportunities.

May 5th: Cinco de Mayo Margarita Mixer: Join us as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Margaritas at our second annual networking mixer.  Mix and mingle with Nashville’s business leaders and members of the local technology community.  A $5 entry fee includes unlimited margaritas, Mexican beer, wine, and chips and salsa from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

May 7th: Technology Nashville: Technology Nashville is our annual flagship event, addressing the State of Information Technology in our region, as well as tech innovation, talent, entrepreneurship and technology sector employment. The event draws senior management from technology companies as well as economic leaders from in and around the Middle Tennessee region.  The event attracts approximately 350 participants with a format that includes continental breakfast / networking, panel presentations, a seated luncheon and targeted Keynote addresses.

June 24th: Golfing with the Board of Directors: This is an exclusive outing designed for members only.  This is a great opportunity for our members to golf and network with our Board of Directors.  Board members act as “team captains” for each golf team.  The remainder of the team is constructed based on the company you are with, the industry you are in and with an emphasis on creating an atmosphere to meet new people.

July 22nd: Summer Holiday Party: At the Tech Council, we think just one holiday party is not enough.  Celebrate with us again, at this Annual Networking Event.

August 26th: The Naked Hospital: Super Roundtable focused on eHealth Initiatives

September 16th: InfoSec Conference: Nashville Technology Council and Middle Tennessee chapter of Information Systems Security Association host over 350 attendees and two-dozen locally and nationally recognized speakers.  InfoSec offers two industry-recognized keynote speakers, panel discussions and multiple breakout sessions focusing on technical and management issues, as well as healthcare and other industry regulations in the security industry.

October 14th: Fall Golf Outing: The Golf Outing includes over 120 golfers annually, at Vanderbilt Legends Club, in Franklin. Enjoy golfing, prizes and a dinner reception. Make the most of this opportunity to treat your peers, prospects, customers and potential business partners to a day of networking and fun.

October 26th: Awards Gala: The annual awards gala honors Middle Tennessee’s technology companies, leaders and innovators.  We anticipate attracting more than 400 attendees each year for this night of networking, food, and entertainment. The 2009 Technology Awards Gala will features “red carpet” entrance, VIP reception, dinner and the presentation of 10 prestigious awards.

December 9th: Holiday Party: Celebrate the Holidays at this annual networking event.  Don’t miss the opportunity to mingle with over 200 members of Nashville’s Technology Community in a relaxed setting.  This event features a variety of appetizers and one free drink ticket as well as over 20 giveaways donated from various member companies.

While E-Discovery is focused predominantly on discovery from a legal standpoint, many organizations today are putting these processes in place to track HIPAA compliancy, email trails for HR purposes, and other compliancy proactive measures.  We hope to cover all of these areas and the traditional legal discovery as well.

The Hutton Hotel | 1808 West End Avenue | Nashville, TN
February 18, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Admission price includes a variety of appetizers and one cocktail.

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Registration is now closed.  You may register at the event.

Panel Members:

Clinton Sanko
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Clinton P. Sanko, shareholder in the Chattanooga office, concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation. His experience includes general civil litigation in a variety of complex commercial matters including products liability, construction litigation, contracts, sales and reinsurance.

Ken Due
Symantec

A Texas native, Ken Due has over twenty years of experience in the IT field in a variety of roles, spending the last five years as an archiving and electronic discovery specialist. Ken joined Symantec in 2007 with a focus on assisting large enterprises meet IT, regulatory, and legal discovery requirements.

Jonathan D. Rose
Bradley, Arant, Boult, Cummings, LLP

Jon, a partner in the firm’s Nashville office, concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property litigation and other complex federal court litigation. In recent years, Jon has seen high volume, tight timeframe, labor and technology-intensive electronic discovery scenarios become common in complex cases. Even in less complex cases, Jon rarely encounters a case in today’s world that does not require significant attention to electronic discovery issues.

Michael Rutty
IAM Field Enablement Specialist, CommVault

Since 1988, Michael Rutty has worked in the New York City area as a Systems Administrator and IT Engineer for such firms as Merrill Lynch, Prudential Investments, AT&T, IBM, Becton Dickinson and Bear Stearns. In 1999 he co-founded ASP startup, GlobalDesktop.com and later sold the company in 2001, to Canadian firm, FutureLink (BB:FTRL) after going public. In 2002 he joined email archiving firm, KVS as Lead Sales Engineer, and KVS was subsequently acquired by Veritas Corporation in 2004. Michael was lead evangelist for archiving, ILM and e-Discovery when Veritas merged with Symantec in 2005. He remained in that role through early 2007 when he joined data and information management leader, CommVault as a Field Enablement Specialist for their Archiving Center of Excellence. In the e-Discovery arena, Michael is a member of the EDRM and Sedona Conference. He is also a featured keynote speaker at IT and Legal Symposiums over North America. Michael graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in Communications, has a Graduate Law Degree from the Philadelphia Institute and attended University of Penn, Wharton School of Business.

Entrepreneurial Series Roundtable Event:
“Protecting Your IP“
November 10, 2009
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Preston
733 Briley Parkway | Nashville, Tennessee
*Cash Bar Available

Click Here to Register Online

Sponsored by:

Are you interested in starting a business, and want to know more about copyrights, patents, trademarks, and other types of intellectual property? Join our panel of legal experts as we discuss Intellectual Property, and your rights and a business owner.

Panel Members:

David Gilbert
Director of Business Development, Griffin Technology

Previously the Director of Intellectual Property Management at Griffin, David built the IP program at Griffin and oversaw the submission of dozens of utility and design patent applications to the USPTO on Griffin’s behalf.  He also participated in managing disputes and agreements regarding Griffin’s  IP.  Click Here to Read More

Suzanne Kessler
Principal, Hughes-Kessler Consulting

Suzanne Kessler is an entertainment attorney and documentary filmmaker.  She began her legal career at Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman, LLP, a Beverly Hills entertainment law firm, where she worked in the transactional entertainment department, focusing in the film, music, copyright, and trademark areas.  She serviced studios and production companies (such as MGM, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting System), record companies (such as MCA Records and Curb Records), and assorted independent film and television producers and talent.  During six years at Universal Music Group (“UMG”), she was the Director of Business and Legal Affairs for A&M Records in Hollywood and served as Vice President of Business Development for UMG’s Nashville operations.  While at UMG, Kessler helped develop new media strategies and facilitate intellectual property anti-piracy efforts. Click Here to Read More

Eric Reuthe
Vice President of Product Engineering, edō Interactive

Eric Reuthe has over 15 years of experience, as an entrepreneur, working with start-ups, and managing and developing technology in a variety of industries including medical device, semiconductor, and business and financial services. Currently, he is the Vice President of Product Engineering at edō Interactive a company that is developing technologies that leverage payment card and platforms to create digital marketing and advertising networks. At edō, he is responsible for the technical design and development of edo’s products and service platforms and is involved with patenting several business methods and supporting technologies. Eric is actively working on and inventing much of edō’s technology related to creating consumer incentives through the use of financial offsets and real-time transaction analysis.  Click Here to Read More

Edward Ramage
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

W Edward Ramage is a shareholder and chair of the IP Group at Baker Donelson.  Mr Ramage concentrates his practice on patent prosecution and the litigation and licensing of IP rights. His patent prosecution experience includes business methods, medical devices and  medical IT systems. He is registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to the US Courts of Appeal for the Federal and Sixth Circuits. He graduated from Harvard University cum laude, received his Master’s degree from Stanford University, and his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University.

Moderator:

K.A.D. Camara
Partner, Camara & Sibley LLP

Mr. Camara is the youngest graduate in the history of Harvard Law School, having earned his J.D. magna cum laude at 19. He was born in Manila, attended the Punahou School in Honolulu, and earned his B.S. summa cum laude in computer science and mathematics. After law school, he taught corporate law at Northwestern, and practiced at Houston litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Anaipakos before starting his own firm, Camara & Sibley LLP.  Click Here to Read More