AUGUST EDITION

🚨 A digest of August’s top conferences in the country.

Cybersecurity

Blackhat USA 2024 | Date: August 3-8, 2024 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Security Researchers, Ethical Hackers, Security Consultants, Corporate Executives, etc. | The Lowdown: This event provides the cyber community an informative and collaborative conference. The main conference highlight was training taught by worldwide experts for tech skill-building to offensive and defensive hackers. | Who’s speaking: Chris Wysopal, Founder and CTO, Veracode | Price: $1,249 - $3,299 | Add to calendar | (West)

DEFCON 2024 | Date: August 12-13, 2024 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Cybersecurity Enthusiasts, Security Professionals, Researchers, etc. | The Lowdown: DefCon, renowned for its intense emphasis on computer security and hacking, serves as a platform for brilliant minds in the field to exchange knowledge and collaborate on innovative projects. | Who’s speaking: Aditya K. Sood PhD, Product Security Strategist, CISO and Chief Evangelist | Price: $480 | Add to calendar | (West)

AI

Ai4 2024 | Date: August 12-14, 2024 | Location: Las Vegas, NV | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Business Leaders, AI Startups, Investors, etc. | The Lowdown: This event is now the epicenter of the global AI ecosystem and the industry’s only must-attend annual event. Discover the latest applications, the state of generative AI, and best practices shaping the future of artificial intelligence. | Who’s speaking:  Geoffrey Hinton, Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto | Price: $1,895 - $2,895 | Add to calendar | (West)

Retail

eTail Boston | Date: August 12-15, 2024 | Location: Boston, MA | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Retail Executives, Digital Marketing Professionals, Industry Analysts, and Consultants, etc. | The Lowdown: This event will transform retail by helping business owners increase their profits with learning experiences that include learning disruptive strategies, strategic conversations, and networking with America’s most successful retailers. | Who’s speaking:  Amanda Effron, Chief Digital Officer, IKEA U.S | Price: $799 - 3,899 | Add to calendar | (Northeast)

Supply Chain

Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit 2024 | Date: August 15-16, 2024 | Location: Long Beach, CA | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Supply Chain Professionals, Industry Leaders, Consultants and Analysts, etc. | The Lowdown: Discover top supply chain management talent in a relaxed and interactive environment during the Industry Network Connect Networking Reception. Gain insights on optimizing high-performing supply chains through a combination of industry expertise and applied research. | Who’s speaking: Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles | Price: $99 - $1,199 | Add to calendar | (West + Virtual)

Leadership

Safety Leadership Conference | Date: August 26-28, 2024 | Location: Denver, CO | Who’s going: Senior Leaders - Safety professionals, Workplace safety coordinators, Safety consultants, etc.| The Lowdown: The 13th annual Safety Leadership Conference provides a platform for companies striving to achieve excellence in safety. Industry experts and representatives from America's Safest Companies will share insights on developing and maintaining a strong safety culture. | Who’s speaking: Rick Tobin, President & CEO, SafetyNow | Price: $99 - 750 | Add to calendar | (West)