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Nov 17 Sunday | 7:00 am

Networking Breakfast

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 17 Sunday | 8:00 am

Pre-01: Support Center Director

Speaker: Randy Celaya  (The Coaching Bridge)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-02: Support Center Manager

Speaker: Doug Tedder  (Tedder Consulting LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-03: KCS Principles

Speaker: Darrell Bond  (RADAR Solutions Group)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-04: ITIL Foundation

Speaker: Greg Sanker  (ITSMTransition)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-05: Experience Foundation

Speaker: Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training, Inc.)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Nov 17 Sunday | 12:00 pm

Networking Lunch

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Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 18 Monday | 7:00 am

Networking Breakfast

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 18 Monday | 8:00 am

Pre-01: Support Center Director

Speaker: Randy Celaya  (The Coaching Bridge)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-02: Support Center Manager

Speaker: Doug Tedder  (Tedder Consulting LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-03: KCS Principles

Speaker: Darrell Bond  (RADAR Solutions Group)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-04: ITIL Foundation

Speaker: Greg Sanker  (ITSMTransition)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-05: Experience Foundation

Speaker: Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training, Inc.)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-06: Artificial Intelligence in the Support Organization

Speaker: Josh Streets  (Scoreboard Group)

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Session Type: Training

Nov 18 Monday | 12:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 19 Tuesday | 7:00 am

Networking Breakfast

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass, Premium Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 19 Tuesday | 8:00 am

Pre-01: Support Center Director

Speaker: Randy Celaya  (The Coaching Bridge)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-02: Support Center Manager

Speaker: Doug Tedder  (Tedder Consulting LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-03: KCS Principles

Speaker: Darrell Bond  (RADAR Solutions Group)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-04: ITIL Foundation

Speaker: Greg Sanker  (ITSMTransition)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-05: Experience Foundation

Speaker: Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training, Inc.)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-06: Artificial Intelligence in the Support Organization

Speaker: Josh Streets  (Scoreboard Group)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass

Session Type: Training

Pre-07: Re-Imagine(ering) Service Management

Speaker: Doug Rabold  (Bold Ray Consulting)

Pass Type: Premium Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Workshop

Pre-08: Surviving the Apocalypse: Recovering from a Disaster

Speakers: Michael Hanson  (PSCU), Angee Phong  (SS&C Technologies)

Pass Type: Premium Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Workshop

Pre-09: ITSM Unplugged: From FUNdamentals to Trends Driving the Industry Forward

Speakers: Marie DiRuzza  (Mount Holyoke College), Christopher Chagnon  (MathWorks)

Pass Type: Premium Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management, Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies

Session Type: Workshop

Pre-10: Experience Essentials

Speaker: Deborah Monroe  (Ignite Achievements Int'l)

Pass Type: Premium Conference Pass

Session Type: Workshop

Nov 19 Tuesday | 12:00 pm

Networking Lunch

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass, Premium Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 19 Tuesday | 4:00 pm

KEYNOTE: Opening Keynote

Pass Type: Expo Hall Only Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Nov 19 Tuesday | 5:00 pm

Welcome Reception and Expo Hall Open!

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Session Type: Expo Hall

Nov 20 Wednesday | 7:30 am

Networking Breakfast

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 20 Wednesday | 8:30 am

KEYNOTE: How Generative AI Will Affect the Future of Work

Speaker: Crystal Washington

Pass Type: Expo Hall Only Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Nov 20 Wednesday | 10:15 am

Session 101: How to Focus on the Positive and Avoid Mixing in Metrics

Speaker: Calen Sifferman  (Costco)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making

Session Type: Case Study

Session 102: Leading an Organizational AI Adoption

Speaker: Glenn Setliff  (Duke University School of Nursing)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making

Session Type: Case Study

Session 103: How the Service Desk Fight Fraud, Improve Performance, and Promote Engagement at the World's Largest Credit Union

Speaker: Don Varela  (Navy Federal Credit Union)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 104: Agile Framework with Lean Methodologies

Speaker: Tony North  (King County)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies

Session Type: Session

Session 105: Making Your Business Case: How to Influence Your Organization to Act

Speaker: Lou Hunnebeck  (ServiceNow, Inc.)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Session

Nov 20 Wednesday | 11:30 am

Session 201: K-12 Education Doesn't Have to Suffer - Case Study

Speakers: Alyse Hill  (Jeffco Public Schools), Anthony Bateson  (Jeffco Public Schools), Erik Carlson  (Jeffco Public Schools), David Pietrs  (Jeffco Public Schools)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Case Study

Session 202: The Anatomy Of a Coaching Session: Develop High Impact Performance

Speaker: Deborah Monroe  (Ignite Achievements Int'l)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Optimizing Culture and Leadership, Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies

Session Type: Session

Session 203: Service Management Myth Busters

Speakers: Doug Tedder  (Tedder Consulting LLC), Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training), Matt Beran  (InvGate)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Session 204: Data Analytics: Equipping the Organization to See More Than Just Flashy Charts

Speaker: Rachel Mulry  (SMU)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 205: Building an Experience-Centered Service Culture in IT

Speaker: Joseph Fugere  (University of Alaska)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management, Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies

Session Type: Case Study

Session 206: Building a Service Management AI Strategy

Speaker: Josh Streets  (Scoreboard Group)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Nov 20 Wednesday | 12:30 pm

Networking Lunch

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 20 Wednesday | 1:00 pm

Expo Hall Open!

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Session Type: Expo Hall

Nov 20 Wednesday | 3:45 pm

Session 301: An Evolutionary Approach to Revolutionizing Experience Management

Speaker: Neil Keating  (Experience Collab)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Session 302: Is Governance a Naughty Word?

Speaker: Greg Sanker  (ITSMTransition)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Session

Session 303: The Heart of Knowledge: Strategies to Build Trust and Improve Efficiency

Speakers: Janice Smith  (Farm Credit Mid-America), Rebecca Mark  (Farm Credit Mid-America), Fred Gordon  (Farm Credit Mid-America)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 304: AI and ITIL: How AI is Supercharging ITIL Maturity

Speaker: Jeff Rumburg  (MetricNet, LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 305: The Unfair Expectations of ITSM

Speaker: Katrina Macdermid  (HIT Global)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies

Session Type: Session

Session 306: The Experience Approach to Transforming IT's Impact on Employee Happiness and Productivity

Speaker: Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training, INc.)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Optimizing Culture and Leadership, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Nov 20 Wednesday | 7:00 pm

Conference Party

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 21 Thursday | 7:30 am

Networking Breakfast

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 21 Thursday | 8:30 am

KEYNOTE: Culture is the Way: How Leaders at Every Level Build an Organization for Speed, Impact and Excellence

Speaker: Matt Mayberry

Pass Type: Expo Hall Only Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Nov 21 Thursday | 10:15 am

Session 401: Revolutionizing the Customer Experience: Duquesne University's Journey from ITSM to ESM

Speakers: Melissa Jackman  (Duquesne University), Mark Katsouros  (Duquesne University)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 402: What Will "XLA 3.0" Look Like and Why Should I Care?

Speaker: Weston Morris  (Unisys)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Session 403: Key Characteristics of a Transformative Digital Leader

Speaker: Jeff Jensen  (I Train IT Leaders LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Session

Session 404: Service Desk Transformation - Four Case Studies

Speakers: Teresa Pelley  (PSCU), Donald Chew  (Mayo Clinic), Kristi Lawrence  (Tyler Technology), Laurie Lukken  (NFM), Jason Wischer  (Kanini)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 405: Elevating Onboarding with XLAs: A Facilitated Exercise to Build an Onboarding XLA

Speakers: Rae Ann Bruno  (Business Solutions Training, INc.), Neil Keating  (Experience Colla)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Session

Nov 21 Thursday | 11:30 am

Session 501: Structure, Skill, Service: The ITSM Success Trifecta

Speaker: Nat McLaren  (Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 502: The Business of Business Is the Business of IT

Speaker: Roy Atkinson  (Clifton Butterield, LLC)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Session 503: Getting Started with an Innovative Service Portal

Speaker: Phyllis Drucker  (EZ2BGR8)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Session 504: Unlocking Potential: 12 Essential Digital Leader Characteristics

Speaker: Patti Blackstaffe  (GlobalSway)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Optimizing Culture and Leadership, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Session

Nov 21 Thursday | 12:30 pm

Networking Lunch

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Event Experience

Nov 21 Thursday | 1:00 pm

Expo Hall Open!

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Session Type: Expo Hall

Nov 21 Thursday | 3:30 pm

Passport to Prizes

Pass Type: Expo Hall Only Pass, Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Session Type: Expo Hall

Nov 21 Thursday | 4:00 pm

Session 601: Break it Down to Build it Up: Strategies for Unlocking Your Team's Full Potential

Speaker: Beth R. Woods  (University of Georgia)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Optimizing Culture and Leadership

Session Type: Case Study

Session 602: Empowering Organization for Service Oriented Knowledge Management

Speaker: Anthony Orr  (CDW)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Connecting the Dots: Frameworks and Methodologies, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study

Session 603: Escape Service Degradation - An Interactive Major Incident Experience

Speakers: Jessica Szalla  (Giant Eagle), Caitlin Price  (Giant Eagle)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training/Certification Course + Standard Conference Pass, Premium Conference Pass, Standard Conference Pass

Track: Driving Strategic Decision-Making, Modernizing Service Management

Session Type: Case Study