2025 State of Tech

Thursday, February 6, 2025 | Ohio Statehouse

Join us at the 2nd annual OhioX State of Tech presented by Deloitte and help us kick off a strong 2025 for tech in Ohio.

Our kickoff event for the new year, State of Tech offers a prime opportunity to connect with key leaders in Ohio's technology sector, gain insights into the latest developments, and hear exciting plans for 2025 and beyond.

Together, we'll discuss Ohio's tech momentum and dive into the innovation opportunities that will shape the future of the Buckeye State. At State of Tech, you'll have the chance to network and build relationships with tech-focused leaders and professionals from across the state.

Agenda

9:00 am: Check-In, Networking, and Coffee

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10:00 am: State of Tech Program Begins

Leadership Remarks:

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose

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10:30 am: The “Real” State of the State When It Comes to GenAI and Government (Keynote)

Jillian Wanner • Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

We’re now more than two years from ChatGPT becoming mainstream and pushing GenAI to the forefront. There continues to be lots of curiosity and excitement – including in Government. But what have we really accomplished? And what can progress can we reasonably expect in the next 12-18 months. Jillian will provide real talk about successes and lessons learned around GenAI and government adoption while providing predictions and insights on the road ahead.

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11:00 am: Ohio’s Newest Innovation Hubs (Panel)

A conversation with leaders from four of Ohio's newest Innovation Hubs: Akron (polymers), Toledo (glass), Dayton (digital technologies to drive advancements in aviation and national defense), and the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio.

Featured speakers include:

Erin Spring (Akron Innovation Hub)

Senior Director, Material Science at Goodyear

Matthew Kirian (Toledo Innovation Hub)

Director & Grants Manager at the Northwest Ohio Innovation Consortium and MAGMA Technology Development & Deployment Project Manager at O-I

Dave Dunn (Dayton’s OnMain Innovation Hub)

Division Head at the University of Dayton Research Institute

John Owen (Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio)

Program Manager at Parallax Advanced Research

Spencer Gross (moderator)

Partner, High Bridge Consulting

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11:30 am: Program Conculdes