GMIS Illinois Quarterly Meeting - Q4 2025

9:00–9:10 am — Welcome & Bylaw Proposal Changes

9:15–10:00 am — Kelly Grosskruetz (Heartland Business Systems): Leading in a Challenging Business Environment
Description:
In this TED Talk-style presentation, Kelly will explore effective and ineffective leadership strategies during times of business instability. Key points include transparent communication, empathy, and adaptability, while highlighting pitfalls like micromanagement and poor communication. The session also addresses employee challenges such as anxiety, stress, and demotivation, along with strategies to foster resilience and innovation. Practical tools and insights will be shared for navigating turbulent business environments.

10:00–10:10 am — Break

10:10–10:40 am — Joe Marton (Veeam): Staying Compliant and Resilient: Cybersecurity and Recovery Strategies for State and Local Governments
Description:
Explore current cyber risks, evolving backup and availability standards, and the latest disaster recovery and incident response strategies for State and Local Governments. Attendees will gain actionable approaches to enhance readiness and maintain trust in digital infrastructure.

10:40–10:50 am — Break

10:50–11:20 am — Megan Incerto (MS-ISAC) [Virtual]: The Future of MS-ISAC: Sustaining Cybersecurity Collaboration Beyond Federal Funding

11:20–11:30 am — Break

11:30 am–12:15 pm — Jeremy Gotcher (Pure Storage): Beyond the Cloud: Virtualization, Security, and Hybrid Infrastructure in 2025
Description:
Discover the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping IT infrastructure management in 2025, including next-generation virtualization, evolving cyber threats, and hybrid cloud approaches.

12:15–1:30 pm — Lunch

1:30–3:30 pm — From Roof to Response: Inside Oak Brook’s Drone-First Policing Revolution
Description:
Experience how Oak Brook’s Police Department is leveraging drones for emergency response. This session includes real mission footage, insights into the real-time crime center, and an inside look at how innovation is transforming public safety.

*Separate event invitation to follow to forward to other organizational employees that may want to only come for the afternoon session!